New Work by last term students

It's fantastic to see students progress and refine their skills. They often forget how they started, which is usually from scratch. They have become more confident and independent with time.

New Botanic Art Work Term2

My camera is lost, unfortunately, with many images of finished work on it.

Hence the delay in keeping the blog and website updated. The Phone camera is the alternative.

Some really beautiful work has been produced by the students , see the images included.

And some great work is still in the make, White orchids, Persimmons, etc..

I can see a few mentored students really benefiting by copying images from books. It just gives you a better understanding of how paintings are being build up. It's great for confidence as well.

New Term enrolments

Term 2, 2011 enrolments are now taken. Please view www.botanicartclasses.com.au for details.

Course starting Wednesday 4th of May.

One of the students Term1 work.

Workshops and Information Day March and April 2011

On March the 19th I will be running a workshop at the Yarraville Community Centre from 10am - 1.30pm.

This as part of the official opening of the newly renovated centre. 56 Frances Street, Yarraville.

Everyone is welcome to view demonstrations and pick up pencils and paint to be introduced in to Botanic Art.

On April the 16th I will also be part of the "Paint The Gardens" day at the Williamstown Botanic Gardens. Adults and Children are welcome to have a go at Botanic Art and subjecs out of the Gardens. 11am - 2pm, Williamstown.

Images of last years Garden Party at The Williamstown Botanic Gardens.

Week 2, term1

Ian came in with a great painting on Wednesday and Janet finished her Nasturtiums this Friday.

See the attached pictures.

The beginners are doing well and are practising mixing colours and brush techniques. Always some nervous faces in the beginning as some haven't touch brushes in ages or not at all.

Week 1, 2011

Included are some images of week 1. Some framed work was taken in and artwork that was finished over the break. Lovely work! Great to also see some previous students returning and meeting the new starters.

Term 1, 2011 Starting this week

This week our first term for 2011 will start. The classes are nearly full which is great. Thanks to those students that keep on re enrolling into the Botanic Art Classes.

I have set some new projects that the mentored students can work on if they like. Drawing with Charcoal. Challenging but beautiful medium that will teach you about contrast, detail, shading, large smooth surfaces, etc.

Also the new website is up and running. New images of students work and other news will be published regularly.

www.botanicartclasses.com.au