Patrick Carroll conducted an Oils/Acrylics Workshop on Saturday 18th April 2015 Patrick Carroll is a prominent artist who has been painting and exhibiting for over 30 years. He describes himself as a contemporary realist and works mainly in oil and acrylic on canvas and paper. Patrick will discuss his approach and philosophy and begin a…
Our Guest Speaker for the KAS April Meeting – David Wells David is an Australian Visual Artist and Performer, he is based in Queensland on Macleay Island. David Wells was born into an artistic family, but didn’t start painting until he was 26 years old. And he hasn’t wasted anytime since then! He has exhibited extensively…
Over 40 Artworks by KAS Exhibiting Members found new homes in the two week exhibition at The Gallery, St Ives Shopping Village, March 2015. The following Artists were successful selling their Artworks: Eva M Barry, Afra Beukers, Kobie Bosch, Paul Brocklebank, Geoff Buckle (2), Sally Coffey, Beryl Crofts, Judy Daniel, Janny Drayer (4), Judy Fiedler, Bryan Freer,…
KAS Members were out in force at the showgrounds Tuesday night, 24th March, for the Sydney Royal Arts Preview. Three KAS Members received awards, Noeline Millar, Second Prize , Watercolour, Beryl Crofts, Second Prize, Marine and Susan Joyce, Third Prize, Drawing Congratulations Beryl, Noeline and Susan! .. Some of the KAS Members Artworks…
Our Guest Artist for the March meeting was Julie Simmons Julie impressed the KAS AGM audience with an amazing watercolour painting demonstration of a busy market scene with many figures. Standing up to the easel, Julie freely and quickly laid the underpainting of sky, background and figures. Using only a limited palette of colours and a series…
The KAS Annual General Meeting for 2014 was held on Tuesday 3rd March 2015 at Turramurra. KAS President Malcolm Carver delivered the annual report which outlined the Society’s achievements in 2014 and recognised with appreciation the many members that contributed to that success and to the general running of the Society. A Special Life Member…
Jody’s opening words… “I’m always excited about drawing” were Jody’s opening words of what proved to be an action-packed demo. Starting with a slide show of her works she told us of her journey from part-time working Mum and very tentative artist, to full-time competent and confident artist. The first major step in her transformation…
Florals – all media The workshop on the 14th March with Graham Marchant focussed on still life, in both oils and watercolours, including pattern-ed fabric and flowers. Participants can bring along their own chosen objects for a still life, especially fabric and flowers (artificial are good!) and he will help with composition and tonal arrangement. The focus…