Blog
Tutoring Articles & Musings
Welcome to my blog! Here, I share insights into my creative process, tips for artists, and stories from my workshops and exhibitions. I hope you find inspiration and ideas to fuel your own artistic journey—happy reading!
Blog
Tutoring Articles & Musings
Welcome to my blog! Here, I share insights into my creative process, tips for artists, and stories from my workshops and exhibitions. I hope you find inspiration and ideas to fuel your own artistic journey—happy reading!
Peggy won an award
Awarded "Juror Award" in Central Massachusetts Pastel Society's "Pastel Plus" event! Thank you to the judge Daggi Wallace, and the CMPS Committee - I deeply appreciate the chance to exhibit
People’s Choice at Master Pastellist Exhibition
I want to thank all those who voted for my work "Undergrowth" at the Master Pastellist Exhibition 2025 - I am so grateful to have won "The Collection" - a
Oil pastel over collage accepted as finalist in national Smallacombe Self Portrtait Prize
"Running out of tomorrows" is hanging in South Australia in the Gallery One Smallacombe Self Portrait Prize Exhibition. On an old mirror back from a dresser, I collaged prints, and
Still miss my friend Ruth
Some people come into your life and make it better. Dr. Ruth Cilento was kind and gentle, intelligent and learned. Ruth spent her life helping people. Ruth sat for me,
Instructional videos through Pulsar Productions
Although I have many instructional videos free on YouTube, I also offer videos through Pulsar Productions on drawing techniques, compositional considerations etc. Link: https://www.pulsarproductions.com/artists/tricia-reust My latest release is everythig you
2nd Place PSA Annual Awards People category
Massive thanks to Art House Reproductions for sponsoring this second place award in the Pastel Society of Australia Annual Awards - an exhibition of work from as far west as
Visionaries Exhibition at ACU
It was a lovely opening at ACU gallery for the Visionaries Exhibition 2025 - view until August 8th at 1100 Nudgee Road in Banyo from 9am to 5pm weekdays.
Drawing on Canvas free demonstration today and upcoming events
Come along to the free demonstration of drawing on canvas today at the Redcliffe Regional Gallery, 11am at 1 Irene Street in Redcliffe. Also, you are welcome to these following
Thank you for purchasing my books!
Celebrating the fact that I have now covered the costs of printing and publishing my biooks, thanks to the support from all of you, and the book stores and art
Books available through my website
Now that my website is back up and running, both my books are available - $35 each plus postage and handling. Lots of theory, examples, exercises and progressions. It is
On Line International Pastel Exhibition China Zhuhai “PASTEL WORLD”
Link to the Exhibition - https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/yH7KCiAdvqQvGIwvs7k93Q.https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/yH7KCiAdvqQvGIwvs7k93Q. "PASTEL WORLD" Online Pastel Invitational Exhibition 2024 and the 10th Zhuhai Shutong Art Pastel Invitational Exhibition is live - as the Immediate Past President
Another Dream
I completed a work for a one day workshop I am presenting to the Half Dozen Group in March this year, on using drawings on canvas. I have used a
Website Back Up and Running!
https://triciareust.com.au/ Thanks to Paul Ferry my website is now back up on line. I apologise to anyone who tried to access the site over the last month. Visit and let
Sunset Song
Completed another little demo piece - this is 8 by 10 inches, using a drawing as a collage element. It is framed and will be part of the renewed display
Viewers’ Choice Award as well!
Heartened to hear that "Study For Scott" has also received the Viewers' Choice Award as well as the Best in Show, in Blackall!
Thankyou RAS – a great workshop
Thank you to the Redcliffe Art Society for a wonderful weekend workshop playing with acrylic inks! I have a free video on inks - https://youtu.be/iefz2SdXAfw also, a chapter in my
Acrylic Inks Workshop this weekend
So looking forward to the next two days - the freedom of inks is enticing - and sharing with other artists. Always receive a warm welcome at the Redcliffe Art
Sold! Thank you Elvy’s Cafe
Another sale through Elvy's Cafe in Shorncliffe - thank you for the opportunity to show my work there.
Best Overall Painting in Blackall Art Show!
Chuffed to receive the news that "Study for Scott" was awarded the Best Overall Painting at the Blackall Art Show. Thank you to the Blackall artists for all the work
Play with Acrylic Inks
Two day workshop - acrylic inks supplied. Come along and enjoy the flowing movement of inks. 21st and 22nd September in Redcliffe with the Redcliffe Art Society. Contact Valerie vpettingill@gmail.com>
Peggy Progression – completion of demo from Newbridge Using Drawings on Canvas workshop
Another completion - this work was the demonstration piece at the Newbridge Art Group workshop 124/15 August this year, on using drawings in with collage on canvas. 1. The drawing
Acrylic Painting Mediums
It can be confusing making decisions about using mediums, with the number of different painting mediums available. Tips and techniques on painting mediums are covered in my book "Using Chroma
Revisiting Older Works
Often I will revisit an older work after having an idea on how to improve the message I was intending to convey. My friend Michael Connolly posed for me several
1st Pastel in Burdekin!
Good news to hear that "Earth's Petition" gained 1st Place Pastel in the Burdekin annual art competition - thankyou to the organisers and the Burdekin Art Society members who work
What People Say About Me
Tricia has been an innovative user of our products and it is good to see her putting this information in book form
Fans of Tricia’s popular DVDs will be thrilled to find her informative teaching is now also available in this inspiring book.
Tricia is well recognised for her art and teaching ability and the knowledge you gain from this book will be invaluable.
Tricia has been a great supporter and a highly innovative user of our Australian made Art Spectrum colours. This book gives you an insight into her creative spirit and her love and understanding of the (Australian) landscape
You have taught me more in two days than I have been given in a year of studying – thank you.
I never know what you are going to come up with – what an adventure!
