YEPPOON
One of the most interesting collection of small boats and old, ricketty jettys are hidden under the mangroves of Ross Creek, Yeppoon. The last time we visited Yeppoon was 12 years ago and I expected...
View ArticleMARGARET RIVER WORKSHOP
Our Accommodation for the first few days of the Margaret River Workshop was at the old Karridale Homestead Complex. The homestead was built in the late 1800′s and moved to Margaret River in the early...
View ArticleSUGGESTING DETAIL
. When faced with a complex, detailed subject, the temptation is often to try and include every detail. This approach can lead to a confusing overload of information. In this demonstration we will...
View ArticleCEFALU
Tucked under an enormous rock outcrop on the North coast of Sicily, the small town of Cefalu is dominated by its impressive Norman cathedral. The old town has a wonderful, busy character and it’s maze...
View ArticleWORKSHOP SNAPS
The two weeks of our workshop in Southern Italy and Sicily seemed to fly by so quickly, but looking back to painting on the beach in Sorrento, or the spectacular views in Taormina, it all seems so long...
View ArticleDILLMAN’S WORKSHOP
Dillman’s Resort is tucked up into the north of Wisconsin at Lac Du Flambeau. It sits on a tree covered peninsular jutting out into a beautiful lake. We were lucky to have good weather, but the...
View ArticleBEND WORKSHOP
As usual the Bend workshop was a lot of fun. It was great to catch up with friends from our previous Oregon workshops, and to finally meet people we had only spoken to via email. Tracy, Jan and Cindy...
View ArticleAIX WORKSHOP
After a week in Paris we flew to Marseilles to meet up with the people on our workshop. It was great to catch up with friends from previous workshops and meet up with the new students. A coach took us...
View ArticleLAYERED LEAVES
During the last workshop we experimented with a technique that produces interesting results if it doesn’t drive you mad first. The idea is to start with a background wash, draw the shapes of stones,...
View ArticleVENICE WORKSHOP
Venice has to be one of the most spectacular painting destinations in Italy. Standing on Rialto bridge and looking down the Grand Canal feels more like watching a bizarre movie than experiencing a...
View ArticleWEEKEND STUDIO WORKSHOPS
Over the past two weekends I held a couple of 2 day workshops here in my studio. A lot of people, due to work commitments, find it hard to attend the 5 day workshops. We had an enthusiastic group both...
View ArticleWORKSHOP DEMOS
Here are some of the demo paintings from the Tasmanian workshop. Cray Boats moored in the bay at Bicheno – Gesso, Gouach and Phthalo Blue Further around the bay at Bicheno are rock formations covered...
View ArticleUPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Looking forward to some great workshops coming up – Australia, Canada, USA and Italy… Currumbin Studio Workshop – May 28 – 29 2016 Kelowna, BC, Canada – 2 day workshop on 2nd and 3rd July 2016...
View ArticleWEST TO WINTON
A workshop in Blackall and another spread between Longreach and Winton saw us load up the truck and head off to central Queensland for six weeks. The country was incredibly green after all the rain...
View ArticleNZ South Island
Two workshops, back to back, in the beautiful South Island of New Zealand. What a treat, the weather was surprisingly kind to us and the scenery spectacular. Queenstown was our starting point. This...
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