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This was a very enjoyable morning. Midori used acrylics to paint a portrait. The outcome was great.  She also made quick sketches using make-up , just showing us what fun you can have with these.  The members present immensely enjoyed this morning. Thank you Midori for this lovely demo.

Anne Latter’s workshop - 11th August 2009, at the Tramshed, Narrabeen. Anne did show members present what one can do with Tertiary Colours and how not to get into strife creating mud while painting in watercolour.

She used the three prime colours and toned down the brightness of each colour using the opposites.  Members were asked to mix the colours and flow another colour into it.  Then Anne put up a still life with bright colours which she asked members to draw out, paint, but tone down the brightness of each item.  It was hard work as we only had a half hour to do so. It was very instructive and good practice for us to understand colours. She told us not to use black. There is no black in nature.  It’s either a warm or cool dark. Thank you Anne for your interesting lesson in this matter which you titled “Gorgeous Greys”

On 14th of April 2009 a workshop was conducted by Johanna Geluk and much enjoyed by participants.

We had 2 young models who posed for us in a "Cinderella theme".  The sister that was ready for the ball and Cinderella who was told to clean up the mess that was on the floor holding a mop.

Both girls held their pose well.  There was some special outcome of this event with good results in colour on canvas and lovely drawings.

Our member and demonstrating artist Stephen Mann is giving Saturday 4hr lessons painting a landscape in oil or acrylic.  Course details on  www.stephenmannart.com.au

City of Ryde Art Society Program click here for details.

The Berry Community Activities Centre based at The Berry School of Arts is presenting the best of cultural art experiences for Berry and the Shoalhaven.

The Berry Art Fest will be held over a number of weekends throughout the year culminating in a tutor/student exhibition in September 2009.

The Berry Art Fest will involve a number of leading Australian artists, teaching their techniques and skills to local, and visiting creative students, who are interested in exploring new ideas, gaining expertise and expanding their creativity in visual arts.

We are committed to forging a creative focus at The Berry School of Arts this year and in the future years.

Please find below the workshop dates, and the tutors web addresses where available.

Ros Psakis
I paint in an impressionist style (oils) but do not distort Nature.  I see no reason to.  Nature has all the answers, and cannot be improved or altered.
My paintings are usually completed in one sitting.  I work very quickly and like to finish in one go without losing my 'momentum'.  Many different subjects appeal to me.  Landscapes, figures, still life, animals, flowers etc.  
Everything can be painted if the light is right. It is the light that either catches or loses my attention.  If the light on a subject is right, then that object becomes magic and worthy of painting.

Colina Grant
Acclaimed Australian pastel artist; Colina worked as a commercial artist after attending the National Art School in Sydney. She began entering competitions and taught herself pastels. She has won over 120 competitions in this medium alone confirming her belief that the individual's personality and style is allowed to evolve with pastels.
She is a fellow of the Royal Art Society of NSW and has been awarded "Artist of the Year" 7 times by the Combined Art Societies of Sydney.

John Perkins
John is a traditional oil painter who’s paintings of landscapes,    waterscapes, ships and buildings inspire!  In this workshop will explore the values of tonal oil paintings.
Learn to simply and free up your paintings using bold brushwork. 
We will concentrate on small works to start and finish with a more complex work. Learn to gain maximum results from photographic reference’

Subject photos will be supplied.

Fees

$220 per two day workshop.

For more information please contact:  Linda Brown Thursdays and Fridays only between 10 am and 3 pm  0244 641 476

Val McMahon 0421 596 163  or email: berrymarkets@bigpond.com

We would like to invite all artists and members of art societies to submit original artwork for publication in Fine Art & Decorative Painting magazine.

To see your art published in a nationally distributed magazine, simply send photos and a brief letter by email or post to the Editor, Annette Johnson.

Attached to this email you will find a cover letter with our full contact details, detailed information about our commissioning process and a media kit.

The Editor -- Fine Art & Decorative Painting

Ph: (02) 9741 3947
Fax: (02) 9648 3733
Reception: (02) 9741 3800
ajohnson@expresspublications.com.au
www.expresspublications.com.au

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