Tutoring Style:
Each student is given the opportunity to learn at their own pace, in their chosen medium with no restriction on subject matter within a small class environment. More formal notes are available to support teaching of techniques and art theories for those who may be interested.
Each student is given the opportunity to learn at their own pace, in their chosen medium with no restriction on subject matter within a small class environment. More formal notes are available to support teaching of techniques and art theories for those who may be interested.
What I teach:
I teach many media, at times, several in the one class. A wide variety of media choices are available: Oil [traditional and water based]; acrylic; watercolour and w/c pencil; pastels; gouache, charcoals and pencils; glass paint; modelling materials; sculpture; inks, casein and basic mosaics. Your choice of media is only limited by the size of my studio and what you can afford. I supply materials for beginners for as long as you are 'finding' your medium and once settled can assist in purchasing your own supplies.
I teach many media, at times, several in the one class. A wide variety of media choices are available: Oil [traditional and water based]; acrylic; watercolour and w/c pencil; pastels; gouache, charcoals and pencils; glass paint; modelling materials; sculpture; inks, casein and basic mosaics. Your choice of media is only limited by the size of my studio and what you can afford. I supply materials for beginners for as long as you are 'finding' your medium and once settled can assist in purchasing your own supplies.
Teaching and art experience:
I have exhibited, drawn and painted for many years and completed a variety of ANU adult art extension courses and individual specialist workshops.
* Computer graphics for games and instructional manuals.
* Tutor for the Jerrabomberra Art Group.
* CIT Solutions tutoring in 'Watercolour for Everyone'.
* Joined Artists Shed Queanbeyan for adult and children's classes.
* Private studio tutoring in: watercolour paints & pencils; ink; oil; acrylics; gouache; pastels; glass paints; mixed media; collage; drawing with pencil; charcoal and ink; modelling - shortly adding mosaics: - see Class Times for Private Studio.
* Holiday Programs for specific children's groups, ACT Library Holiday Program, Local Schools in Manga, cartooning and collage and for Canteen.
* Workshops for local adult groups in plein air painting and specific topics.
* Conducted tours to the Australian National Gallery for students and families.
* Provide art tutoring sessions to individual groups.
* Attended a week painting workshop in Tasmania with David Keeling March 2020.
* Attended skin tone workshop at the National Portrait Gallery 2022 with Melissa Clements.
I have exhibited, drawn and painted for many years and completed a variety of ANU adult art extension courses and individual specialist workshops.
* Computer graphics for games and instructional manuals.
* Tutor for the Jerrabomberra Art Group.
* CIT Solutions tutoring in 'Watercolour for Everyone'.
* Joined Artists Shed Queanbeyan for adult and children's classes.
* Private studio tutoring in: watercolour paints & pencils; ink; oil; acrylics; gouache; pastels; glass paints; mixed media; collage; drawing with pencil; charcoal and ink; modelling - shortly adding mosaics: - see Class Times for Private Studio.
* Holiday Programs for specific children's groups, ACT Library Holiday Program, Local Schools in Manga, cartooning and collage and for Canteen.
* Workshops for local adult groups in plein air painting and specific topics.
* Conducted tours to the Australian National Gallery for students and families.
* Provide art tutoring sessions to individual groups.
* Attended a week painting workshop in Tasmania with David Keeling March 2020.
* Attended skin tone workshop at the National Portrait Gallery 2022 with Melissa Clements.
: In the Canberra Glassworks on a slump glass course.
In order to keep myself up to date with art trends and methods, I attend workshops to advance my skills as in life drawing; acrylics; portraiture; sculpture and glass works. I read extensively, have access to a modest art library that is shared with students. I produce art theory notes from this reading assisted by a large resource base and my own experience both as an artist and through teaching all ages, children through to adults.
ACT Public Works Projects:
Completed a public works program in Queanbeyan initiated by the four local Rotary Clubs of Queanbeyan cultimating in my producing the two stained glass windows in the Queanbeyan Public Hospital Reflection Room completed in 2011.
Producing with another artist a children's story book for a village in a Philippine Aid Project published 2012.
Wrote and illustrated a book on my visit to Nepal published 2012 on sale at Beyond Q and the Nepalese 'The Hungry Buddah" Restaurant at the Curtin Shopping Centre, Canberra ACT. All monies go to providing a better life for the hearing impaired children I was fortunate enough to meet and teach on these travels. In 2015 worked on illustrations for a book of short stories on Kakadu. In 2015 painted a portrait for the foyer of a new medical centre in Garran ACT. Works since and during Covid include various major commissions in oil and watercolour 2020; several major oil pieces for the Deakin Play Park group to use as fundraising for upgrading the part equipment; a major historical forestry artwork commission on saw blades 2021; artwork for the Calvary Hospital Fundraising Group to use as a prize on a Trivia night; mosaic designs and panels in the Canberra Grammar School Red Hill October 2021, designed computer graphic artwork for a local musical band "Muslie" December 2021, and designed and worked on a Fyshwick Gallery shopfront sign 2022.
Completed a public works program in Queanbeyan initiated by the four local Rotary Clubs of Queanbeyan cultimating in my producing the two stained glass windows in the Queanbeyan Public Hospital Reflection Room completed in 2011.
Producing with another artist a children's story book for a village in a Philippine Aid Project published 2012.
Wrote and illustrated a book on my visit to Nepal published 2012 on sale at Beyond Q and the Nepalese 'The Hungry Buddah" Restaurant at the Curtin Shopping Centre, Canberra ACT. All monies go to providing a better life for the hearing impaired children I was fortunate enough to meet and teach on these travels. In 2015 worked on illustrations for a book of short stories on Kakadu. In 2015 painted a portrait for the foyer of a new medical centre in Garran ACT. Works since and during Covid include various major commissions in oil and watercolour 2020; several major oil pieces for the Deakin Play Park group to use as fundraising for upgrading the part equipment; a major historical forestry artwork commission on saw blades 2021; artwork for the Calvary Hospital Fundraising Group to use as a prize on a Trivia night; mosaic designs and panels in the Canberra Grammar School Red Hill October 2021, designed computer graphic artwork for a local musical band "Muslie" December 2021, and designed and worked on a Fyshwick Gallery shopfront sign 2022.
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Competitions and affiliations:
Participated in the local Capital Chemist exhibition competition in Tuggeranong and selling my entry 2010.
Entered works into the Royal Sydney Show 2011 and Canberra's outdoor Art Show and exhibited pieces with the Queanbeyan Arts Society shows and calendar.
Participated in events such as being an onsite artist demonstrating for the public at events held by and as a member with the Queanbeyan Arts Society.
Also a member of the Artists' Society of Canberra, attended Summer School portrait class with Evert Ploeg and a supporting member of the Australian National Gallery.
Participated in the local Capital Chemist exhibition competition in Tuggeranong and selling my entry 2010.
Entered works into the Royal Sydney Show 2011 and Canberra's outdoor Art Show and exhibited pieces with the Queanbeyan Arts Society shows and calendar.
Participated in events such as being an onsite artist demonstrating for the public at events held by and as a member with the Queanbeyan Arts Society.
Also a member of the Artists' Society of Canberra, attended Summer School portrait class with Evert Ploeg and a supporting member of the Australian National Gallery.
