Acrylic Painting Practice | Anita West

Do you already have some skills in painting with acrylics?
Do you need guided direction with your art practice?
Do you have trouble resolving your paintings?
Do you chop and change your painting style and subject matter?
Are you looking for your tribe; a group of like-minded artists who understand the complexities of being an artist?

This Acrylic Painting Practice course provides:

• Individual mentoring on your own painting projects
• Techniques to resolve your paintings
• A safe and nurturing space to talk about your art practice with other practicing artists 
• A place to learn how to develop and maintain good studio habits and 
• How to make your own art, not someone else’s - finding your voice as an artist

You also have:

• uninterrupted time to focus on your own work in a studio setting, and
• an expert tutor to help you extend your skills  

What will I learn?

Everything you need to know to complete your own painting project.

Who is this course suitable for?

Those who have experience in painting with acrylics and are ready to move to the next level.  Perhaps you have a home studio and would like to make your environment more professional, or you're stuck on current or past paintings and need advice on directions you could take.

What do I need to bring?

Bring your painting materials with you. Limited art supplies are available for purchase at the studio if you need a top up.

What is provided?

• easels
• backing boards
• chairs
• tables
• tea and coffee (please bring your own mug)
• a friendly and supportive environment
• connection to the Bienarté art community.

About the tutor

Anita is an Australian artist living and working in Brisbane. She has maintained a professional art practice for over 30 years and her passion is painting the unique Australian landscape. She has had over 25 major solo exhibitions and paints an average of 15-25 new major paintings for each show. Even though she is considered prolific, every painting has a unique story and the quality of the work continues to grow. Her work is in the collections of public institutions, commercial businesses, regional galleries and private homes across the world. Anita has an enviable history of commissions and is represented in Sydney with Harvey Galleries (10 years) and Gallery One at Southport (6 years).

Anita’s paintings have won major awards, and her works have been selected in many art prizes across Australia. Anita’s reputation for her unique, technically proficient and beautifully layered landscapes are highly sought-after both as an investment and for private collections. Her career is continuing to gain recognition in the Australian Contemporary Market.