Tag Archives: art workshop

IS ART A WASTE OF TIME?

Posted on July 26, 2019 by artkleko

“Coastal Rocks”40 x 60 cms Prismacolor pencils on Canson Pastel Board. Own reference. Today’s featured coloured pencil drawing happens to be my biggest selling print as a greeting card not only in Australia, but overseas. For some reason this drawing … Continue reading →

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TEACHING AT TOOWOOMBA

Posted on July 14, 2019 by artkleko

We are all different; we look at the same things, but we all see things differently. At the beginning of July I had the pleasure of conducting a five-day coloured pencil workshop at the McGregor Winter Arts Retreat in Toowoomba, … Continue reading →

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Back to Teaching

Posted on April 2, 2018 by artkleko

I haven’t taught an art workshop since my 2-day class in Hobart last October, so it was about time I continued to ‘spread the gospel of coloured pencils’, this time in Port Macquarie. Things have been developing nicely of late … Continue reading →

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LUMINANCE PENCILS

Posted on September 20, 2016 by artkleko

“Tamar Valley Sky”, 27 x 35 cms Luminance coloured pencils on Canson pastel board, own reference. I have 28 brands of coloured pencils in my collection of around 3,ooo, but my favourite by far, is Luminance. Why? Lightfastness is very … Continue reading →

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CAIRNS ARTescape Part 4.

Posted on August 13, 2013 by artkleko

The fifth and final day of this year’s Cairns ARTescape began in earnest. My dedicated group of beginners had the task of completing a major piece of work by the end of the day in time for inclusion in the … Continue reading →

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CAIRNS ARTescape Part 3.

Posted on August 9, 2013 by artkleko

Day 3. at the recent Cairns ARTescape began with my class completing their monochromatic paintings. This task was well handled by everyone, with a few standouts. The main aim of the day was to introduce ‘visual awareness’ in the form … Continue reading →

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CAIRNS ARTescape Part 2.

Posted on August 7, 2013 by artkleko

My teaching philosophy is based on the premise that everyone is different, learns at different rates and expresses their feelings in different ways. That’s why my workshops are individually based in their program structure. I want my students to experience … Continue reading →

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BURNIE WORKSHOP

Posted on November 21, 2012 by artkleko

Last Saturday I conducted my last workshop for the year with 13 members of the Burnie Coastal Art Group. What a great day! Artist love control when working. There’s a sense of predictability and assurance when one has control during … Continue reading →

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EVANDALE CP CLASS

Posted on November 12, 2012 by artkleko

On Saturday I had the pleasure of conducting a coloured pencil workshop for 9 members of the Launceston Art Society in the lovely village of Evandale, near Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. This was an introduction class that aimed to introduce some … Continue reading →

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EVANDALE WORKSHOP

Posted on July 25, 2012 by artkleko

Last Saturday i conducted an art workshop at the historic village of Evandale, in Northern Tasmania. 13 participants undertook the task of creating abstracts using spray paint, stencils along with mixed media such as coloured pencils, oil pastels, felt pens … Continue reading →

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