In this series you will build your own colour palette that reflects you. You will explore cool and warm palettes and how this impacts composition. Participants will learn when and where to use transparent and opaque colours and the role they play in building drama and perspective in your painting. We will discuss the role that colour has in determining the mood, atmosphere, and perspective of a work and complete practical exercises on how to use colour to enhance your composition.

Throughout the course, you'll engage in hands-on painting sessions using acrylic paints. The goal of the course is to provide a solid understanding of the relationship between colour and composition and the ability to apply these principles to your own paintings.

Jane has an established practice with over 30 years experience. Her work is held in many collections including the Newcastle Art Gallery, Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, Maitland Art Gallery, Muswellbrook Art Gallery and Broken Hill Art Gallery. Lander is the 2022 winner of the Newcastle Club Foundation Art Prize and has been a finalist in many national prizes including The Dobell Drawing Prize, The Blake Travelling Art Prize, The NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting prize and The Kilgour Art Prize, now held annually at Newcastle Art Gallery. Jane holds a Bachelor of Teaching (secondary, visual arts).