"Anyone can paint if they are given the right instructions.” - Marcel Desbiens, Master Artist and Principal Tutor
Marcel has designed learning pathways to give students structure as they develop from novice to advanced artist.
If you have never picked up a paintbrush before, the Foundations in Oils course will give you the technical skills and knowledge to help fast track your painting process and produce stunning works of art of your own. All in a friendly and supportive environment.
The Course has been designed by Marcel Desbiens and has been developed over the years by the team including Ai Shah, Catherine Aboud and Ros Danka.
All materials are included. All you need to do is turn up!
Do you find it hard to devote time to your painting practice? Do you get stuck with a painting and don’t know where to take it next? Do you have technical questions about your painting? Are you looking for a group of likeminded artists to paint with? The Painting Practice course provides: • uninterrupted time to focus on your own work in a studio setting • an expert tutor to help you extend your skills • a small group of passionate likeminded artists What will I learn? Everything...
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Painting Practice | Bronwyn Searle
<p>Do you find it hard to devote time to your painting practice?<br/>Do you get stuck with a painting and don’t know where to take it next?<br/>Do you have technical questions about your painting? <br
Anyone can paint if they are given the right instructions.” - Marcel Desbiens, Master Artist and Principal Tutor If you have never picked up a paintbrush before, this course will give you the technical skills and knowledge to help fast-track your painting process and produce stunning works of art of your own. All in a friendly and supportive environment. The Course has been designed by Marcel Desbiens and has been developed over the years by the team including Ai Shah, Catherine...
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$620Limited
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Foundations in Oils
<h2 id="header-anyone-can-paint-if-they-are-given-the-right-instructions---marcel-desbiens-master-artist-and-principal-tutor"><em>Anyone can paint if they are given the right instructions.” - Marcel
Not too late to start! We will get you up to speed. Join us on Tuesday 10 May. All materials included and receive a FREE GIFT PACK of 5 professional quality Oil colours AND a pack of Hog-hair Bristle Brushes!
<h2 id="header-anyone-can-paint-if-they-are-given-the-right-instructions---marcel-desbiens-master-artist-and-principal-tutor"><em>Anyone can paint if they are given the right instructions.” - Marcel
<h2 id="header-anyone-can-paint-if-they-are-given-the-right-instructions---marcel-desbiens-master-artist-and-principal-tutor"><em>Anyone can paint if they are given the right instructions.” - Marcel
Do you find it hard to devote time to your painting practice? Do you get stuck with a painting and don’t know where to take it next? Do you have technical questions about your painting? Are you looking for a group of likeminded artists to paint with? Painting Practice – One Day provides: • uninterrupted time to focus on your own work in a studio setting • an expert tutor to help you extend your skills • a small group of passionate like-minded artists This casual one-day Painting...
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Painting Practice - Full Day | Marcel Desbiens
<p>Do you find it hard to devote time to your painting practice?<br/>Do you get stuck with a painting and don’t know where to take it next?<br/>Do you have technical questions about your painting? <br
<p>Do you find it hard to devote time to your painting practice?<br/>Do you get stuck with a painting and don’t know where to take it next?<br/>Do you have technical questions about your painting? <br
About this workshop Rescheduled to 14/15 May 2022 Trompe-l’œil is a French painting genre, translating as “deception of the eye”. The workshop is about deceiving your audience into believing that the object you have painted is real. Oil painting is a perfect medium for Trompe-l’œil due to its lush material properties and its tendency to remain open for longer than other mediums - thus you can spend time finessing your work and building richly layered paint films. You can achieve a...
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About this event This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration with Master Artist Colley Whisson. You will meet and be entertained by this great artist who will share his knowledge and talent with you. Who is this workshop suitable for? Everyone is welcome! This is a seated event with strictly limited numbers. What do I need to bring? Nothing at all. But you're welcome to bring a notepad and any questions for the artist! What is provided? A glass...
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Live Demo - Insights into the Creative Practice | Colley Whisson
<h4>About this event</h4>
<p>This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration with Master Artist Colley Whisson. You will meet and be entertained by this great artist
Have you ever wanted to paint the optical illusion of depth and luminosity in your flower paintings? Marcel Desbiens will reveal his secrets for creating exquisite flower paintings in oils, using his signature techniques. Marcel will guide you every step of the way to create luminous flowers with texture and detail. Using his technical expertise and simple and effective techniques, distilled from those of the Old Masters, you will be able to achieve instant, amazing results. What...
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Luminous Flowers in Oils | Marcel Desbiens
<p>Have you ever wanted to paint the optical illusion of depth and luminosity in your flower paintings? Marcel Desbiens will reveal his secrets for creating exquisite flower paintings in oils, using
Now that you have acquired the basic knowledge for painting in Oils, it is time to apply those techniques in real time on a subject you might want to paint at home. The challenge at this stage of your learning is to keep the motivation going and not fall into procrastination. The best way is to enrol in a further six consecutive weeks to keep the momentum going as it is fresh in your mind. This is the best way to secure enough confidence before continuing at home in your own...
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Gain Confidence In Oils | Ai Shah
<p>Now that you have acquired the basic knowledge for painting in Oils, it is time to apply those techniques in real time on a subject you might want to paint at home.</p>
<p>Now that you have acquired the basic knowledge for painting in Oils, it is time to apply those techniques in real time on a subject you might want to paint at home.</p>
Join internationally-recognised impressionist artist Colley Whisson, as he shares with you the fundamentals of producing paintings with powerful light effects, loose brushwork and sensitivity to the subject. In this three-day workshop, Colley will be focusing his attention on tonal values, composition, brushwork and colour saturation, with special attention on the importance of edges. Colley’s workshops are a positive and uplifting experience – and they sell out quickly, so book...
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Modern Impressionism in Action | Colley Whisson
<p>Join internationally-recognised impressionist artist Colley Whisson, as he shares with you the fundamentals of producing paintings with powerful light effects, loose brushwork and sensitivity to
About this event This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration with Master Artist Andrew Bonneau. You will meet and be entertained by this great artist who will share his knowledge and talent with you. Who is this workshop suitable for? Everyone is welcome! This is a seated event with strictly limited numbers. What do I need to bring? Nothing at all. But you're welcome to bring a notepad and any questions for the artist! What is provided? A glass...
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$20Limited
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Live Demo - Insights into the Creative Practice | Andrew Bonneau
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<p>This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration with Master Artist Andrew Bonneau. You will meet and be
"Andrew Bonneau is a patient and supportive art instructor and very generous with his artistic knowledge. Attending his drawing and painting workshop filled in a lot of gaps in my knowledge and opened up my capabilities. I gained valuable tools and resources and a renewed drive and direction. Given the opportunity, I would definitely attend more of Andrew’s workshops." - Cindy C Create your own Still Life in Oils, with nationally-renowned realist painter and Archibald and Doug...
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Still Life in Oils | Andrew Bonneau
<p><em>"Andrew Bonneau is a patient and supportive art instructor and very generous with his artistic knowledge. Attending his drawing and painting workshop filled in a lot of gaps in my knowledge and
Optional: Purchase a set of Andrew Bonneau suggested oil colours for $90 for the 3 day workshop. Winsor and Newton quality oil colours. Refer below in “Related Courses” and “Related Products” for the link to add to your enrolment.
