Two Day Pastel Landscape Workshop Longreach
This is a workshop to expand the use of pastel. We will look at brief theory of design, particularly for collage; how pastel can be used as a wet medium as well as dry; pastel underpaintings; and texturing paper for pastel. Participants can choose to work in a traditional manner or a more contemporary approach. Tricia’s teaching process includes theory, handouts and demonstrations.
Basic Considerations for Abstracts
Presentation on design and composition considerations for abstracts, including the power of texture and colour.
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.
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.
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.
Pastel over inks demonstration
A demonstration of what is involved in using pastel over an acrylic ink base. Held at the Mt Gravatt Sgowground Community Hall, this is a Pastel Society of Australia meeting demonstration. members $5; others $10.
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
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.
Website up again – Progression of work from PSA Zoom 14th May 2024
Finally my website is up again – deep gratitude to Russell from Dymond Hosting. I have lost some previous progressions which I will endeavour to rewrite and post. This one is the promised finalized work from the demonstration Using Pastel on Canvas in the PSA Zoom Tuesday 14th last month. 1. The canvas prepared with Soft Umber Art Spectrum pastel primer, and some clear primer that has turquoise acrylic ink in it for colour. Before this primer dried, I ran combs through for texture – a fine tooth comb towards the top, and a more widely toothed comb towards the
