Modern Impressionism - 3 days - HOBART - NOVEMBER 2024 with Colley Whisson

There's nothing like learning from an Australian master. This workshop will help you move your oil/acrylic landscape painting to the next level and it is suitable to ALL skill levels - including beginners! Colley will be working with tonal values, composition and the often missed but all-important edges in a painting. Learning from the best in the business means you get better faster!

THE WORKSHOP

Join Colley for an information packed 3 days of painting the landscape in oils/acrylics. You will be creating your own artwork with Colley's guidance.

Colley's art is instantly recognisable in Australia, and as a tutor with decades of experience, he'll show you how to create beautiful works of art in oil or acrylic that are filled with sunlight. Colley will be covering:

  • tonal values
  • composition
  • brushwork
  • colour saturation
  • focal points

You are also allowed to choose between OIL or ACRYLICS, and you can even be a complete beginner to join in!

Colley has a holistic approach to his painting. A painting process that has been honed by many years of drawing practice and a regime of still life exercises to keep his skills at their peak. He strived to make his work instantly recognisable by his light effects, brush marks and painterly manner. He is always on the lookout for new subject matter to tackle and is constantly challenging himself to reach a higher level of efficiency. Colley will ensure that each student has the fundamentals to produce paintings with powerful light effects, loose brushwork and a sensitivity to the subject.

MATERIALS

Please scroll to the bottom for the PDF of Colley's materials list for both oil painters and acrylics artists. Please note that these are Colley's suggested colours that he uses to create the art that he does.

If you have an iphone or ipad, bring it along as it helps to see images more clearly but is not essential. 

Note: There are easels available to use if required but you are welcome to bring your own as they are often better.

LOCATION

Archaica Schola - Level 2, 121 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7000. 

PLEASE NOTE: There is NO LIFT on site, only stairs to level 2 and the workshop space.

BOOKING CONDITIONS

Please note that Artable does not provide refunds for workshops under any circumstances. If you provide more than 7 days notice, you can apply for a credit to another workshop. Check our refunds page for further details and COVID-19 related policies.

Please note that if a workshop is sold out a sold out sign will appear on the listing and you will be unable to book in. If a workshop does not have the number or spots that you require, a note will pop up saying 'out of stock'.

LUNCH

There is a fridge onsite and lots of food options close by.

PARKING

There is limited parking on site but plenty of room to park while you unload/load. There is a car park close by in Argyle St.  It's approximately 7 minutes walk away.

Materials list

Location:

Hobart - Archaica Schola

Book online

$750 per person

Meet the Teach

Colley Whisson

I was born in Brisbane, Australia in 1966. I grew up in semi-rural surrounds which gave me an appreciation for nature and the outdoors, enjoying every opportunity I’ve been given to study and appreciate its nuances. In 1985 I had a brief stint as a picture framer which I now look back upon as an excellent introduction to the art world as a young adult.

After giving me, all the necessary fundamentals required in becoming an artist my father Eric encouraged and guided my early artistic direction.

I have long believed “It’s not what you paint but how you paint it”. With this in the fore-front of my mind I’ve dedicated myself to developing my skills to the highest level possible. I’m aiming to tell a visual story with clarity and sophistication but I am also driven to distort and abstract the image as much as possible while still maintaining a realistic image. I am deeply honoured to be able to regularly hold exhibitions, tutoring appointments, judging and demonstrations in Australia and abroad. To carry the tag as quoted "one of Australia’s finest Impressionist painters" is a great personal achievement.

My first Solo Exhibition at age of 24 was a sell-out, a very encouraging sign to launch my career. Since then I have held numerous Solo and Joint Exhibitions. I have also written articles in Australia, United States, South Africa & International Artist Magazine's. I am the author of 2 books "Creating Impressionist Landscape in Oil" - 2001 & "Impressionist Painting Made Easy" - 2009. These books and my DVD's are both sought after by collectors, artists and libraries nationally and internationally.

My aim is to share my knowledge and joy of painting with like-minded artist’s world-wide. Throughout my career I have been blessed to be able to share this wonderful artistic journey with my wife and 2 sons.

This journey is ongoing and I look forward to each time I return to my easel.

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