An email campaign that we sent out earlier today had an error in the April 2020 workshops listing. We sincerely apologise for this oversight and have therefore included the corrected list in this post.
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APRIL 2020 WORKSHOPS
The dates for the 2020 workshops are:
Thursday, April 16th to Monday, April 20th, 2020 inclusive.
Julian Bruere Biomorphic Expression leading into Snow gums Themes and Abstract Designs and Water concepts incorporating boats, harbour scenes, river reflections
Take away fear and constricting rules, add some ink, charcoal, gesso and gouache, and suddenly watercolour becomes a limitless medium full of fun and surprises. Join me in exploring the possibilities. I will supply all the necessary images and we will work through them together, experimenting and exploring new and different ideas. I will do demonstration paintings in stages, then come around and assist as needed. We will work hard, have lots of fun and paint some masterpieces!
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels 18 Years and over.
Australian artist, John Lovett was born in Cooma, NSW, in 1953. He studied at the National Art School, Newcastle, and has been painting professionally since 1979. He has held over 40 solo exhibitions and participated in numerous mixed exhibitions.
John’s work possesses an emotive power and vitality that is enhanced by his use of light, colour and strong sense of design. He travels extensively throughout Australia and overseas and his love of the landscape, people and environment are reflected in his work.
John conducts workshops in Australia, Europe, The United States, Canada and Asia. His knowledge, enthusiasm and relaxed approach make his workshops very popular. His articles and paintings are regularly featured in “International Artist” and “Australian Artist” magazines.
The impressive early twentieth-century art magazine
Art in Australia has been made permanently available online through Trove as a result of a joint project between the University of Wollongong Library, the University of New South Wales Library and the National Library of Australia. It is the first time that the full publication has been made freely available online in high resolution.
Art in Australia Issue 1 cover
Art in Australia will appeal to followers of early twentieth-century art and the wonderful aesthetics of those years. It contains articles by or about significant Australian artists. Norman Lindsay and Margaret Preston contributed articles as well as featured in issues. Their works are often displayed as exquisite high-quality plates.
Pen drawing by Norman Lindsay
The advertisements in Art in Australia are artworks in themselves, reflecting the superior quality of the publication and the aspirations and lifestyles of its readers.
An example of the quality of artwork in the advertisements of the publication
Art in Australia is a major resource for Australian art history. It promoted modern ideas at a time when Australia was experiencing significant societal shifts in the aftermath of the First World War. The period saw the adoption of new technologies such as electricity and motor cars.
Modern trends and technology was promoted
Art in Australia offers a unique, historical aspect into both Australian art and artists and the development of prominent art collections in Australia. It placed special value in female artists and embodied a recognition of Indigenous art beyond its anthropological value.
The Japanese Screen by Florence Rodway. Pastels
Launched in 1916 by artist and publisher Sydney Ure Smith (1887-1949), this pioneering publication was modelled on high-quality European art publications such as The Studio and sought to nurture a national tradition in Australian art and design. These sentiments are evident in his editorials, which demonstrate his deep commitment to advocacy for Australian art and artists. In his introduction to the third issue in 1917, he wrote: “It is our desire to extend the appreciation of Australian Art and help to remove the disadvantage for which it still suffers by reason of the failure of Australians to recognise its merit adequately”.
Sydney Ure Smith photographed by Max Dupain in 1948
The collaborating libraries were pleased to give this historic and beautiful Australian art publication a ‘second life’ through the collaborative digitisation program. The free and openly available online format enables everyone—researchers, students, and the whole community—to enjoy the benefits.
Celebrating 40 years teaching with the Glen Eira Cheltenham Art Group, Melbourne – “Cutting the Cake” At the Glen Eira City Art Gallery (Photographer: Mario Mirabile)
Judging the Glorious Gippsland Art Awards, Bairnsdale, Vic. Photo of presentation with The Hon Tim Bull MP, and Gael Rand, President of the Bairnsdale and District Arts Society.
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Fay Boyd, about Fay, has been involved with the art world for many years and has run art workshops in Grafton, NSW and internationally as a non-profit organisation and as a business.
Craig Griffin, about Craig, has been assisting Fay since 2002 with website design, accounting duties and publishing of the print materials.
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Registrations will be accepted for all workshops as long as there are vacancies available. If you are interested in a workshop that is booked out please contact Fay on 02 6643 1528 to be placed on a waiting list.
