STUDENT GALLERY
​This gallery displays artworks created by some of our regular adult students while attending art lessons here at our studio.
Some of our students have never touched a pencil before, but are now creating beautiful pieces. Artworks include paintings, drawings, mixed media, sculpture and works in progress. These are a results of good times, excellent teaching, experimenting with art materials, persistence, artistic problem solving, loads of practise and time!
Each student creates for different purposes.
Theses images include the artists' development as a beginner through to a more advanced student.
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Works in progress & experimental pieces for learning purposes
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Original pieces as well as works inspired by other artists
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Working (drawing/painting) from life
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Developmental pieces
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Commission pieces
WHAT MANY ARTISTS DO
Many artists don't display their first art pieces they create. Often, like the old master Impressionist painters, an artist will create a series of artworks before deciding which one they like or suits their needs or those of their audience.
LandscapeWatercolour and soft pastel | Still LifeWatercolour - focusing on monochromatic colours and complementary colours |
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Pear Still Life ExerciseWatercolours | ApplesWatercolours |
Portrait Young ModelSoft Pastels | Portrait Old ManGraphite and mixed media |
Portrait of Young GirlSoft Pastels |
LUCY
​​Lucy has a developing practice in a variety of subjects and mediums including drawing, watercolour and acrylic painting, and pastels. Lucy has an eye for detail. She is passionate about the environment and the beauty within. She takes commissions - she is based in Brisbane.
PortraitSoft pastels | Watercolour fruit bowl |
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Coloured Pencil TrainColoured pencil and mixed media/watercolour | BriefcasesColoured pencil |
Portrait of a soldierSoft pastels | Portrait of a young girlSoft pastels |
Working from a photographSoft pastels | Portrait of old manSoft pastels |
Still LifeWorking from life - watercolour study of monochromatic and complementary colours |
Jacqui
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Jacqui has a developing practice in a large variety of subjects and mediums including drawing, oil painting, watercolour painting, claymaking and pastels. Jacqui's style of creating has been compared to those of a modern fauvist. She completes many of her pieces with an ease in a style many are envious of. She takes commissions and is based in Brisbane.
Soft Pastel PortraitSoft Pastels | Life DrawingCharcoal and conte crayon. |
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Watercolour poppies | WatercolourExploratory exercise using complementary colours. |
Watercolour experiment | Watercolour Still Life from LifeComplementary and monochromatic colours |
Irena
Irena creates from her heart - each of her pieces has a special connection to herself or someone else, especially her portraits. Irena is beginning to explore a conceptual basis in upcoming pieces. What we can say about Irena is "watch this space!" She takes commissions - she is based in Brisbane.
Conte and soft pastel | FishAcrylic and Mixed media |
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Coloured pencil | iPhone 26 July 2014 080.JPG |
iPhone 26 July 2014 079.JPG | AcrylicsAcrylic - "It's Raining Paint" Workshop |
Wall ArtAcrylic - "It's Raining Paint" Workshop | Coloured pencilWork in progress |
Acrylic paintingToni's first acrylic painting. | Watercolour and mixed mediaWork in progress |
FrogWatercolour and mixed media | Life DrawingCharcoal and conte crayon from a model |
Toni
With a photography degree, Toni has an eye for composition and detail. She is exploring different subjects and uses a range of mediums and techniques to achieve the right outcome for the right subject. She designs original pieces. Toni takes commissions and is based in Brisbane.
Watercolour poppies | Soft Pastel Portrait |
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Soft Pastel portrait | Watercolour from lifeExperimenting with colour |
Soft Pastel Portrait | Preliminary sketch from still life |
Soft pastel portrait |
Hiromi
Hiromi began studying fine art techniques with us since the beginning of 2014. She constantly challenges her own skills as can be seen in the results of her beautiful pastel portraits.
RhinoAcrylic painting on canvas | Wall ArtAcrylics - "It's Raining Paint" Workshop |
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SeahorseAcrylics and mixed media | FlowersAcrylic painting with mixed media |
Comic ChickensCommission piece - acrylics | Wall ArtAcrylics - "It's Raining Paint" Workshop |