This workshop in Landsborough is part of the 

This workshop invites students to reimagine abstract florals painted alla prima.

About this workshop

Students will embrace the unpredictability of the process, loosening control and allowing the painting to guide us. Through palette knife techniques, layered textures, and bold colour stories, participants will explore semi-abstract approaches that bring out their unique artistic voice.

What will I learn?

Working from a reference image provided, students will focus on capturing the essence of our subject in a single session, using dynamic brushwork, expressive colour choices, and confident mark-making to create fresh, immediate, and emotionally engaging work.

• Develop palette knife skills to create bold marks, texture, and movement
• Explore alla prima techniques, working wet-on-wet for immediacy and energy
• Experiment with layering techniques to create depth and richness
• Understand colour storytelling to strengthen the emotional impact of their work
• Let go of control, embrace risk, and paint intuitively

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for all skill levels.

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What do I need to bring?

Board or Canvas:

• Bring two (one for each day) of either stretched canvas or board to paint on. Approximately 45x 60cm. Primed and ready to go.

Palette knives:

• 1 x Large Straight-Edge Palette Knife preferred approx. 7.5cm in length

Suggested Brushes:

• 2 x Size 12 (25mm) Square Flat Hog Hair Brushes
• 1 x Size 6 Round Hog Hair Brush

Paints - Students can choose to work in oils or acrylics:

Suggested Oil colours:

• Titanium White
• Phthalo Blue
• Permanent Magenta
• Cadmium Scarlet or Spectrum Red
• Australian Red Gold
• Cadmium Yellow Light or Lemon Yellow
• Lamp black

Mediums and Solvents (for oils only)

• 100ml Art Spectrum Medium no.1 for the oils
• A tube of Langridge impasto medium 150ml
• Minimum 100ml of art spectrum odorless solvent and a container with lid to dispense it
• Mineral Turps to clean brushes

Suggested Acrylic Colours - Todd recommends the Matisse brand:

• Australian Sienna
• Cadmium Yellow Light
• Phthalo Blue
• Quinacridone Magenta Violet
• Cadmium Red Medium
• Mars Black

Acrylic Medium (for acrylics only)

• 1 bottle of retarder
• Matisse impasto medium

Other Items:

• Any paints or brushes you wish to bring.
• Roll of Viva paper towel
• Small rubbish Bag
• Apron

What is provided?

• Todd will supply reference images for you to work from
• Easels, tables and chairs.
• Tea and coffee (please bring your own cup)
• A friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
• Connection to the Bienarté art community

About the Tutor

Todd is the Winner of the Lethbridge Landscape Prize 2022.  He is a very successful Australian Modern Impressionist Artist whose work is uninhibited yet connected, which has emerged from his passion for Plein air and Alla Prima painting.
His recent work has developed markedly, taking an abstract approach that continues to reflect his skill in traditional techniques yet has enabled him to communicate more than a visual representation and has elevated his passion and vision to another level of skill and perception.

This workshop is part of https://openstudiossunshinecoast.com.au/ Art Trail in the Sunshine Coast. Join Marcel Desbiens in Landsborough for a day of painting rolling waves. Access to all art materials are included.

Inject luminosity and life into your water paintings! Water is fluid, shapeshifting, perpetually in motion, reflective, cooling and refreshing. During this one-day workshops, you will achieve a realistic representation of still water on a moody morning light.

What will I learn?

Paint beautiful lake reflections with step-by-step demonstrations and “hands-on” exercises, you will learn how to:

• achieve a quick and easy way to paint water, both still and with a light breeze.
• use a methodology to save hours of experimentation and research.
• reproduce reflection effects using transparent and opaque colours
• choose the right medium and brushes which will make the process a breeze!

Who is this workshop suitable for?

Suitable for all skill levels, however, a basic knowledge of oil paints is recommended.

What do I need to bring?

• Bring your lunch and snacks or you can purchase from cafes close by. We do have a fridge and microwave at the studio for your convenience.

Parking and Public Transport

There is plenty of parking at the front.

For those that prefer public transport, Bienarte Landsborough is conveniently located only 5 minutes walk from the Landsborough Train Station.

What is provided

•All painting materials, including paints, brushes, easels
• tea, coffee and biscuits (please bring your own cup)
• a friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
• connection to the Bienarte art community

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 Studio Painting Practice casual courses provide:

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

Who is this course suitable for?

Those who have completed Foundation in Oils and ‘Gain Confidence in Oils’ courses, or who have the equivalent skills and experience.

You could start a painting in this class, or bring one you're already working on.

Casual classes give you the opportunity to attend the ones that fit with your schedule without commiting to the Term

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.

Please bring odourless solvent only and avoid any strong smelling mediums.

Bring somehting, like an old towel or sheet, to cover the table

What is provided?

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

This workshop is part of  https://openstudiossunshinecoast.com.au/ Art Trail in the Sunshine Coast. Join Marcel Desbiens in Landsborough for a day of painting rolling waves. Access to all art materials are included.

About This Workshop

Learn to paint the frozen moment of a rolling wave from a big surf. Capture the transparency, colour, energy and texture of the spray and the splashing of water by using the right brush strokes and variation in colour dilution.

In this one day workshop you will learn a quick and easy way to paint realistic representations of waves in motion. Marcel’s expertise and easy to learn techniques, developed over years of experimentation and research, will enable you to achieve instant results.

What will I learn:

Through step-by-step demonstrations and ‘hands-on’ exercises, you will learn how to:

• capture the effects of the transparency of water
• choose the right brushes and mediums to reproduce highly realistic effects
• achieve the different textures created by water
• recreate the emotional value of water.

Who is this workshop suitable for?

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels, however, basic knowledge and skills in oils is a prerequisite.
Ask our friendly team for advice if you are not sure if this workshop is for you.

What do I need to bring?

Your enthusiasm!

Parking and Public Transport

There is plenty of parking at the front.
For those that prefer public transport, Bienarte Landsborough is conveniently located only 5 minutes walk from the Landsborough Train Station.   

What is Provided

• Paints and brushes
• Canvas board
• Easels, tables and chairs
• Tea and coffee (please bring your own cup)
• A friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment