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Tutor: Min-Woo Bang – Croydon NSW E-mail

Min-Woo BangMin-Woo Bang is a painter who specialises in Australian landscape painting in acrylic.

When people look at my paintings, I want them to think of their memories and their past” he said. “I’m interested in more meditative images – sometimes very dark, but not in a bad way. I like moody paintings.

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Tutor: Leigh Rust E-mail

Black Gold by Leigh Rust, Wildlife ArtistBlack Gold - Creating a pastel portrayal of the yellow tailed black cockatoo

by Leigh Rust

As a wildlife artist I'm always on the lookout for local wildlife. Every walk with my kids becomes a mission to get new reference material. Sometimes things don't go quite the way you planned though...

On one of my walks with the kids we came across a flock of Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoos. They were sitting in a tree quite comfortably, less than ametre from us when I discovered the battery in my camera had gone dead. That was two years ago. Between now and then experiences like that one have been few and far between. The rare occasions when I did get an opportunity they were too far away or moved before I could reach them.

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Tutor: Annie Day E-mail

Chinese Vase by Annie Day - Waterless LithographyAnnie Day is an Australian artist working primarily in the fields of printmaking and painting. 

Annie has been a practicing artist since gaining her diploma in painting in 1974 from the National Art School, Sydney. As a celebrated portrait artist she has had work hung in the prestigious “Portia Geech” portrait prize several times. In addition, she has also been a finalist in the “Doug Moran – Portraits of Australia” international portrait prize.

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Tutor: Julie Stephenson E-mail
Photo by Julie Stephenson

“Julie Stephenson is an amazing teacher who will help you to more effectively say what you want to through your photographic images through her "Hearing through the Eyes" workshops and private mentoring. In her workshops you will be inspired.”

Julie is passionate about her life and is committed to living it as richly as possible. She states, "I want to learn and connect more intimately with the natural environment, other people and myself. I am fascinated by ‘the unseen’ and open myself to the mysteries of life that are not truly understood."

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Tutor: Jacqueline Hill E-mail

Artist at Work! Don’t stand still too long, even with a camera – you might get painted!

Jacqueline Hill paints everything – walls, canvas, paper, all sorts of subjects & styles – everything!

Diversity of Art

Anyone visiting Jacqueline Hill’s studio gallery or one of her exhibitions is amazed to see the diversity of art styles, mediums and subject matter. Many people have thought that half a dozen artists are exhibiting, the range of high quality artworks is so diverse.  The sizes range from tiny miniatures to huge artworks that could only fit on a wall of a resort foyer. 

Jacqueline Hill - Deep Forest I - Acrylic on canvas on 5 panels 4.5m wide

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Tutor: Robert Wilson, FRAS E-mail

THE POWER OF OBSERVATION OF THE NYMBOIDA VALLEY IN OILS 

Grafton Artsfest Artist-in-Residence

Artwork by Robert Wilson - Gums Orange

This workshop is a must for an artist wishing to take his or her work to a higher level. Students will be shown how to make vibrant, light-filled landscapes using colour and tone and to learn more about composition, colour harmony and subject selection.

There will be demonstrations by the tutor and the class will work on location if possible. Students with limited painting skills will find this workshop useful but experienced painters will see their work rise to new levels.

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Tutor: Merilyn Rice E-mail

Merilyn Rice

Merilyn Rice believes in promoting an understanding of good proportion (seeing correctly), composition and tonal values.  She therefore provides the thorough grounding in the basic elements of making a painting which is essential for engendering capable creativity and originality. She successfully employs the principle that a demonstration is worth a thousand words.

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Tutor: Kay Chapman E-mail
Kay Chapman - “anyone can learn to draw… it’s easy, when you know how!”

Mystery Bay by Kay ChapmanKay loves nature and the landscape, the subtleties of light, shadow and the moods of changing seasons. She particularly likes the landscape within the Bathurst Regional Area: rolling hills, lovely little streams and beautiful rivers, secret places to withdraw and rejuvenate. Kay is also inspired by rural historical buildings, whether magnificent heritage structures or someone’s humble corrugated iron abode of days long gone. Equally important for Kay is the subject of still life, capturing a moment in time.

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Tutor: Kate Ferguson E-mail

Artwork by Kate Ferguson

Wildlife Art

With the special inspiration that wildlife gives us for painting, this workshop will concentrate on how to bring animals to life, capturing emotion and character. Kate will explore the process of building a painting from the initial concept through to completion using colour, light and good composition to create mood and atmosphere.

Oil Painting Techniques

Through demonstration and discussion, Kate will cover the oil techniques she uses whether painting from life, photos or sketches in a warm, friendly and enthusiastic environment. Students will be encouraged to express and explore the vital elements of their own artistic process.

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Tutor: Myléne Hillam E-mail

Coral Shell Set - Resin jewellery by Myléne Hillam Myléne Hillam (pronounced Millane) is a mixed media artist living in Queensland. She is a sought after designer and teacher who travels the country demonstrating and teaching a variety of art and crafting media at retail and trade shows.  She also teaches a broad range of workshops which include an introduction to resin bangle making, jewellery making and mixed media art. Her work is regularly featured in jewellery and general craft magazines throughout Australia and the US.

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Tutor: Wendy Jennings E-mail

Zebra Lines by Wendy Jennings

Once a medical technologist daily using a microscope, the progression to studying nature with a camera and then a paintbrush seemed a natural one for Wendy Jennings after living in some of Australia’s diverse National Parks over 30 years.

"Realism and accuracy are the key to work, down to the tiny insect always present. I have developed an affinity with nature and love discussing it with clients or with visitors at exhibitions and workshops. My aim is to stimulate an interest in the conservation of the world’s wildlife and its habitats. I have had no formal art training but took it up while living in a remote park as a hedge against the loneliness. It did not take long before it became an obsession. There is much to be learnt from nature. We should not separate ourselves from it, or think we are greater than it, or we may miss something it has to teach us."

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Tutor: Meri Peach E-mail

Breathing, dreaming of water by Meri Peach

Meredith (Meri) Peach has had professional careers in both art and biology, and her biological background informs much of her artwork. Originally an illustrator, she later switched to biological research, then resumed working as an artist in 2002.

Meri now produces functional and sculptural baskets, paintings on canvas, mixed media artworks and digital illustrations. Since 2004 Meri has worked almost full-time as an artist, with a sideline in biological education and consulting. She has taught workshops in basketry since 2005.

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Tutor: Bill Yeates E-mail

Bill Yeates

Born in Guildford Surrey in the UK in 1950, Bill trained initially as a Design Draftsman. He has painted professionally since 1980 and has had over 30 solo and group exhibitions He has travelled widely, painting and surfing and now lives near Yallingup in the South-West of Western Australia.

Bill exhibits regularly in Australia. He has shown work at Abney Gallery in New York and had a solo exhibition at Gallery 90 in the UK.

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Tutor: Robyn Collier E-mail

Robyn Collier

Australian Wilderness Artist

During the recent Mitchell School of Arts, we had the pleasure of meeting Robyn Collier as she was running a workshop in the room next door. The workshop was called Working with Water. As the week progressed the days became hotter… I really enjoyed popping into Robyn’s class as the art works depicted stunning water scenes. Some waves could almost be touched and I longed to dive into them! 

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Tutor: Janet Matthews - Wildlife Artist E-mail

Janet MatthewsColoured pencils have been my passion ever since I was re-introduced to them as a ‘serious medium’ while at Uni, while I’ve always loved graphite – Janet M

Janet’s brilliant use of coloured pencils and graphite has justifiably placed her in the forefront of artists using her chosen medium and her realistic, detailed and gentle drawings of animals and birds full of personality and humour, are keenly collected in Australia and overseas. 

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Tutor: Stan Overington - Genesis Portrait Artist E-mail

Painting by Stan OveringtonArt has always played a part in my life - sometimes all consuming, sometimes pushed aside because of other commitments.

Born in Kojonup, a town in Western Australia's south west, the only child of parents who operated a bakery and tea rooms, much of my childhood was spent finding things to occupy myself.

I have always loved drawing and we were fortunate enough to have a “resident artist", Mr. Battie, who (I suspect as a favour to my mother) agreed to give me lessons.

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