John Perkins conducted a one day Oils workshop on the 17th September 2016 The Program John Perkins is a widely recognised traditional oil artist who is most renowned for his marine, streets capes and still life painting. John is a Fellow of the Royal Art Society of NSW and has been a tutor for…
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Tina Spira Our scheduled speaker, Nafisa Naomi, had to withdraw at the last minute as she was involved in a traffic accident, (fortunately not seriously hurt). We were extremely grateful to Tina Spira for stepping into the breach for us and presenting a most interesting talk and demonstration of miniature art. Tina talked briefly about…
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Joe Penn conducted a one day Pen and Wash workshop in August 2016 “Our August workshop was with popular tutor Joe Penn. Joe has a straight forward approach to art in general and pen and wash in particular. He began by explaining his philosophy on creative painting, and then proceeded to do a demonstration using…
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Studio Visit There was a vist by KAS Members to the studio of Peter Griffen and Denise Lithgow at 21 Emma Street, Leichhardt on Friday 12 August 2016. Visit report: Ten of us enjoyed Peter and Denise’s wonderful hospitality at their studio on Friday morning 12 August. Their converted warehouse acts as both a studio and a home, so they…
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Our Guest Speaker for the KAS August 2016 Meeting was Jan Cristaudo presenting on Abstract / Oils. Jan gave us a hugely inspiring presentation into Abstract Painting and the many considerations and preparations necessary for the long trek to a successful Abstract Artwork. Jan also shared here secret to finding Inspiration ….her “little yellow book” From our…
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The KAS Annual Awards Exhibition was held at the St Ives Shopping Village Gallery on the Ramps, July 2016 Artworks Sold: The following Artworks were sold. Artist Title of Artwork Value Deborah Angus Farmyard Friends $200 Deborah Angus Farmyard Friends $200 Baith Aynsley-Lewis Mc Carrs Creek Reserve $400 Eva M Barry In the Forest…
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Marijke Greenway conducted a one day Oils and Acrylic workshop painting the MacDonnell Ranges on the 9th July 2016 The Program ALONG THE MACDONNELL RANGES, A WORKSHOP IN ACRYLICS OR OILS with MARIJKE GREENWAY The subject of the workshop is The MacDonnell Ranges, which roll like a caterpillar east and west out of Alice…
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Our Guest Speaker for the KAS July 2016 Meeting was Joe Cartwright Joe’s presentation on his “watercolour life journey” was inspirational to many in the audience as was his watercolour demonstration of a sunset over water. Joe has self published a book on Watercolour painting based on practical experience from his teaching over the years, it…
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