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current landscapes and latest adventures June 2017

20/6/2017

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For the last 12 months I have been working towards an exhibition of landscape paintings based on 2 periods of residency on the dramatic king island.
In September of this year opening on September 13 I am exhibiting in Gallery 1 at tacit Contemporary Art in Abbotsford Melbourne.
My exhibition will feature large oil paintings on canvas and a series of smaller works based on the sketchbooks and gouache drawings done while I was a resident on the island and as a result of my residency with the King island Cultural Centre. On June 29 I return to the island for a three month period during which time I will be painting and working on a project with other island artists called Painting the Island. The idea is to work Alla Prima focusing on different landscapes of the island and images of island life. we will work in both oil, gouache and acrylic on what supports we have at hand with the aim of a culminating final exhibition.
I am really interested in this documentation of a remote and beautiful landscape and will also be drawing daily posting my own project of 100 days on the island.
Keep looking at this blog of latest news for updates on the progress and discoveries involved in each of these projects. 
 
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Classes and workshops for August 2016 in the studio

3/8/2016

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The drawing and painting class is taking place in the studio on a Tuesday morning 9.30-12.30 pm.
places are available. $50 per 3 hour class with a generous morning tea provided and some materials.

I am offering a Lino printing workshop on August 28 10 am-3.30 pm. with morning and afternoon tea at $125 for the day
​paper and printing ink is provided. A materials package including Lino block and tools is available at $25
you will learn how to create a design using positive and negative spaces, cut the Lino block with Lino tools and print a Lino print.


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Contact veronica 0487393503
email. veronica.art@bigpond.com
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wedding dress commissions

15/6/2016

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Have your cherished wedding dress captured forever in a beautiful pencil tonal drawing on handmade paper
I have been drawing wedding dresses for several clients.
It is a terrific way of saving this special garment from a life hidden in the wardrobe.
This makes an ideal gift for your family.
contact veronica.art@bigpond.com for prices and possible sizes.

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Recently completed commission lace wedding gown. 108 cm x 76 cm pencil on 640gsm paper.
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Paper collage workshop June 19

11/6/2016

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I will be conducting a paper collage workshop in the studio on Sunday 19 th. June. 10-3.30
morning and afternoon tea and materials provided for $125
to book your place contact me veronica.art@bigpond.com
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New work in the studio for the Easter Open Studio weekend 2016

10/3/2016

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Classes and workshops in full swing in the Tathra Studio March 2016

9/3/2016

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We have been working on drawing techniques with charcoal,ink and coloured washes with great results.
New Class to begin on Monday March 14 th. Some vacancies. 
​Contact Veronica 0487393503


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Work from the studio Sept/October 2015

24/9/2015

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Banksia Serrata from the Tathra bush reserve
Ink on canvas
1524 x 914 cm

This is one of my drawings featured in the exhibition at Ivy Hill gallery in November 2015

Drawing Classes begin in my studio in October 2015: 
Tuesday October 13th
Wed October 14 th
9.30 -12.30 am 
$300 for the 8 week course
or $50 per session
Contact 
veronica.art @ bigpond.com
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What's on in the studio in Tathra June- August 2015

20/6/2015

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Drawing and painting classes begin next week. 
Drawing and using mixed media begins on Tuesday  23 rd June
9.30-12.30 in my Tathra studio.
Course runs for 8 weeks. Total cost payable on commencement $300

Painting begins on Wed 24th.June and runs for 8 weeks.
In the course we will investigate and experiment with technique and compositions using our own sketches and drawings and using acrylic paint,gouache and pastels.
Total cost $300 with some materials provided
Places available. Contact Veronica for details 0487393503

Weekend workshop July 4/5.
$200 with lunch and morning tea both days
From sketchbook to finished pastel or painting
Places available. Contact Veronica for full details




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June on king island and upcoming July workshop in Tathra.

2/6/2015

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Lots of drawing has been happening. The filigreed patterning of tea tree continues to fascinate me and have been making lots of studies in gouache and ink and watercolour I am very much looking forward to getting out the big canvases at home. Only a week left here on the island and it will be with regret we leave this stunning island and it's time out feel. 
Cape Wickham today was splendid with an astounding view of the lighthouse and coast from the newly constructed links Golf Course. It was windy but sunny so was able to do some sketchbook drawing. Lots of preparation for my July workshop in Tathra  From Sketchbook to finished painting, July 4/5
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more drawing  from King island May 2015 and July Tathra Workshop

28/5/2015

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My residency on the magnificent King island is into the 4th week now and much drawing on site is happening and being translated into larger pastels and gouache paintings.
The workshops in mark making with ink from hand made implements of bone and local reeds and tussocks continues as do pastel and mixed media workshops held at various venues around the island.
I am holding a workshop in my Tathra studio when I return inspired by my work here and the advantages of working on site as a basis for works finished in the studio. This will be on Sat/Sun 4/5 July at a cost of $200 for the 2 days with morning tea and lunch provided both days. It will be an experience to draw the beautiful Tathra coast and translate the sketchbook drawings into a finished pastel. The workshop is called From Sketchbook to Finished Pastel


The images here are of completed pastel drawings 50x70cm worked on site in the sandunes at yellow Rock King island and sketchbook entries drawn with pen and watercolour wash on site.
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