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.
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 heartening to receive the feedback from those who have purchased these; to read of how the books have provided help and inspiration on their art journeys.
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 Society! I have a chapter on using acrylic inks in my "Using Chroma Art Materials" book, (available through my website www.triciareust.com.au) and here is the link to my free instructional video on acrylic inks https://youtu.be/iefz2SdXAfw
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> Free video on acrylic inks https://youtu.be/iefz2SdXAfw
Glazing
Glazing is my favourite painting technique with acrylic, oil, pastel etc. "Lagoon Evening" which is 100 cms by 100 cms, has over two dozen layers of glaze. Reproductions available (limited editions) through Art House Reproductions www.buyartnow.com.au I have a free video on YouTube on glazing techniques and also cover glazing in my two bools, available on my web site www.triciareust.com.au Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erxrUV2EF4A
Acrylic Inks
My free video on using acrylic inks is up on YouTube - here is the link: https://www.pulsarproductions.com/artists/tricia-reust I also have a chapter on these inks in my book "Using Chroma Art Materials" - both my books are available on my website www.triciareust@gmail.com
Completed the demo Lennox Mood
Another demonstration piece completed, using wet pastel as an underpainting, begun at the Brisbane Pastel Society of Australia meeting on August 6th 2024. From different photos I had taken, I composed a rough sketch to set the tonal distribution of shapes. The pink and yellow ochre AS soft pastels were applied to the white Colourfix. It is important to use a paper that can take being wet, and pastels that will mix readily with water. The pastels were pushed into the paper with a Taklon brush and water. I indicated the colours to be used, applying the soft pastels. The
Instructional Video on Composition and Design Released
As well as several free videos on YouTube, I have now released my fourth video for sale through Pulsar Productions. Link :https://www.pulsarproductions.com/artists/tricia-reust This is a series of twelve sessions. it includes my pared down compositional techniques derived from geometric design. I hope it proves useful !
Weekend Workshop – enthusiastic participants!
Braving the cold, these participants produced warm exciting works at our weekend workshop on Mixed Media. Thank you to Pam, Beronica and the other team members for organising and putting me up, and making me feel so welcomed.
Oil Pastel on Canvas
A still life on an old canvas, created with oil pastel. 1. Over an old painting, I placed tissue paper with Atelier Binder Medium, and painted with red acrylic. When dry, I covered the surface with a layer of Art Spectrum clear pastel primer. 2. I drew in the basic composition with a dark blue oil pastel. 3. This photo shows the basic placement of underpainting colours. 4. The first spray of varnish ha set the oil pastels into the canvas, and changed some if the lighter colours. They will need more layers of the same colour oil pastel, as
