Basic Considerations for Abstracts
Presentation on design and composition considerations for abstracts, including the power of texture and colour.
Presentation on the photo transfer process Karol Oakley Online Art Society
A thorough presentation on the process, surfaces and ideas on use, of the photo transfer technique.
Demonstration – RAS Open Day 65th Anniversary Celebration
I will be demonstrating art techniques from 9am to 2pm on this special day for the Redcliffe Art Society on the celebration on being 65 years in existence. I am proud to be a Life Member. There is a specail exhibition of works from past winners of the RASart exhibitions including works from the Council Collection.
One Day Drawing on Canvas Workshop
We will cover some basic drawing principles including mark making and achieving tone, creating drawings from various exercises; cover brief design theory and select and collage drawings; and complete the canvas with wet and dry charcoal. The focus is on how to utilise drawings on canvas ensuring an archival and acid free result.
Judging and demo
Coolum Art Collective's Exhibition where I'll be judging and doing a demonstration
Glazing with Pastel
Discover how to subtly shift, soften, or “grey down” colour using pastel glazing techniques. In this demonstration, Tricia Reust will show how delicate layers of pastel can transform existing colours, adjust mood, and refine harmony within a painting. A practical and insightful session for artists wanting more nuanced colour control.
Photo Transfer Workshop
Two three hour sessions to explore the process of photo transfer onto canvas, working on small canvases. Included is how to complete the canvases with paint and drawing or painting over the transfers with colour pencils and/or charcoal. We will briefly discuss using clear packaging tape (supplied) and surfaces other than canvas.
Mixed Media demonstration
This demosntration is in conjunction with the Redcliffe Art Society Exhibition of Excellence at the Redcliffe Art Gallery - it is a free event open to the public.
Four Session Mixed Media workshop Coochie Art Group
Over four separate days we will explore mixed media techniques including collage, dry drawing media and acrylic paint on canvas, design and composition theory, and completing works. Tuesdays on Coochiemudlo Island (ferry from Victoria Point) 29th April; 12th and 25th May; and 9th June.
Malandra Two Day Pastel/Charcoal on Canvas Workshop
We will be working on a gessoed canvas. The process will be to briefly cover basic design principles; collage and texture the canvas surface on the first day, and complete the work with paint and dry drawing media including pastel and/or charcoal. We will explore printing, stencilling and stamping; using texture mediums; glazing and dry brushing.
