"Drawing for me has always been the cornerstone of my professional practice, my painting grew out of considered and careful observational drawing".
Rachel Milne

In this three-week course Rachel will pass on all she has learnt about observational drawing as well as exploring some new mediums and using the solid fundamentals of drawing practice to enable you to learn and create some beautiful work!

During the three-week course you will cover the basics of observational drawing, looking at how to begin using visual language, negative shapes, shadows, reflections and highlights. You’ll be doing carefully observed line drawing, full tone drawing and using putty rubbers and coloured pencils. By the end of three weeks, you will have a portfolio of carefully considered drawings and a solid understanding of observational drawing - an invaluable foundation for any art practice.

Rachel Milne is a figurative oil painter based in Newcastle who paints from life. She has been a finalist multiple times in several high profile competitions including the Archibald Salon des Refuse and the Wynne Prize in 2018 and 2017. Rachel won the Muswellbrook Prize in 2022, the Evelyn Chapman Art Award in 2022 and the Vincent Prize in 2023. Rachel is represented by the King Street Gallery on William in Sydney.