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 in an exhibition where we are encouraged to push pastel beyond being by itself on paper. View the on-line International Exhibition on their website https://www.cmpastels.org/
Playing with Charcoal
An introduction to charcoal, drawing theory and using charcoal wet and dry.
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 huge box of pastels from Art Spectrum. Art Spectrum, an Australian manufacturer of top notch artist quality mediums and materials, is a loyal sponsor of the Pastel Society of Australia. I am deeply grateful of your generosity David and Tamara. "Undergrowth" is available as a giclee reproduction (on paper or canvas) in any size limited edition through www.buyartnow.com.au
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 then drew using oil pastels, my self portrait looking into a mirror - realising that time is running out as I age.
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, and this portrait includes images of her sculptures, and her mother Lady Cilento who she loved and admired. The world needs people like Ruth now more than ever - strong women bettering health and working for justice - miss you Ruth.
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 need to know about using pastel on canvas.
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 Western Australia and over to New Zealand. "Born into Music" - pastel on collaged Art Sepctrum Colourfix board.
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 events - mark your calendar! “Colour Companions” Exhibition (with Christine Hammond and Winnie Luk) 8th July through 3rd Opening Thursday 10th July 11am, Door prizes (must be present to win) – Old Fire Station Gallery, 395 Oxley Ave Redcliffe ph (07)32840852 Visionaries Exhibition “Seasons of Worship” July 15th through 8th Opening Wednesday 16th July 6pm – Peter W. Sheehan Gallery, ACU, 1100 Nudgee Road Banyo Pastel Society of Australia Annual
Pastel landscape and Collage Workshop Brisbane 22/23 November 2025
Two day workshop creating a pastel landscape over collage.
Demonstration Pastel Portrait over Collage
A demonstration on painting a pastel portrait over collage for the Pastel Society of Australia meeting on the Sunshine Coast.
