Join award-winning local artist Lee-Anne Corrigan in this special step-by-step foundational portrait drawing workshop using pastels. This beautiful and versatile medium has been described as like 'painting and drawing at the same time'. Experienced local artist and teacher Lee-Anne will step you through developing the initial drawing. Using lines, measuring marks and selected tones you will see the portrait emerge as the eye sees, the mind perceives and the hand draws a clothed life model. It's easier than you might think!
This workshop is perfect for beginners wanting to try something new through to more experienced pastel artists.
As well as expert tuition, you will have the opportunity to work with a clothed life model for inspiration
Supplementary pastels
A tasty morning tea
Workshop places are limited, ensuring you receive the individual assistance you need.
About Lee-Anne Corrigan
Lee-Anne Corrigan is an award-winning local artist who specialises in painting portraits and contemporary themes in oils, gouache, pastels and watercolour. In 2018 she won the Newcastle Prize for overall best painting judged by Mark Widdup of Cooks Hill Art Gallery. Lee-Anne is a qualified art teacher completing her training at Newcastle Art School and the University of Newcastle. She has worked in Secondary and Tertiary education since 1983 as an art teacher and instructor and was the Art Director at Society of Artists in 2016/17. Lee-Anne is currently the Art educator at The Rumpus Room Early Childhood Centre.
Workshop Schedule
This is a 3 hour workshop with morning tea.
What you get:As well as expert tuition, you will have the opportunity to work with a clothed life model for inspiration
Supplementary pastels
A tasty morning tea
What to bring:
Bring your own pastels if you have them. If not, don't stress we have some basic beginners sets for you to use. You will also need to bring your own special paper (we'll email you when you enrol).
About Lee-Anne Corrigan
Lee-Anne Corrigan is an award-winning local artist who specialises in painting portraits and contemporary themes in oils, gouache, pastels and watercolour. In 2018 she won the Newcastle Prize for overall best painting judged by Mark Widdup of Cooks Hill Art Gallery. Lee-Anne is a qualified art teacher completing her training at Newcastle Art School and the University of Newcastle. She has worked in Secondary and Tertiary education since 1983 as an art teacher and instructor and was the Art Director at Society of Artists in 2016/17. Lee-Anne is currently the Art educator at The Rumpus Room Early Childhood Centre.
Lee-Anne Corrigan is an award-winning local artist who specialises in painting portraits and contemporary themes in oils, gouache, pastels and watercolour. In 2018 she won the Newcastle Prize for overall best painting judged by Mark Widdup of Cooks Hill Art Gallery. Lee-Anne is a qualified art teacher completing her training at Newcastle Art School and the University of Newcastle. She has worked in Secondary and Tertiary education since 1983 as an art teacher and instructor and was the Art Director at Society of Artists in 2016/17. Lee-Anne is currently the Art educator at The Rumpus Room Early Childhood Centre.