� Vibrant Layers: Mixed Media & Pastel Still Life with Petronella van Leusden
� 20–21 September 2025
� 8:30 am – 4:00 pm daily
� Mackay Art Society, QLD
Unlock the power of colour in this two-day workshop, Vibrant Layers: Mixed Media & Pastel Still Life, led by Master Pastellist Petronella van Leusden, who studied at Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in The Hague and has over 30 years of teaching experience.
With a focus on colour theory and its application in still life, this workshop explores the dynamic interplay of complementary underpaintings and bold pastel strokes. You can choose to create vibrant works that range between traditional, contemporary and abstract styles.
Open to artists of all levels, this workshop will delve into the essentials of still life composition. You will experiment with colour to add depth, energy and expression to your pieces, making colour the star of the show.
Workshop Goals:
Experiment with value and tonal thinking.
Develop cohesion and composition in still life using simplification, Notan, and design planning.
Finding pastels of correct tonal value.
Learn colour theory: complementary and harmonising colours, colour temperature, and creating greys.
Explore underpainting techniques.
Discover the versatility of pastels for creating textures, blends, and mixtures.
Build confidence in pastel techniques and application.
Students will explore value, color theory, and composition in still life. Topics include complementary and harmonizing colours, colour temperature, creating greys, underpainting, tonal thinking, and Notan. They will also learn to simplify designs, plan compositions, and confidently use pastel to create textures, blends, and cohesive artworks.
� Spots are limited – secure your place today!
https://www.pastelsocietyofaustralia.com.au/event-details/petronella-van-leusden-vibrant-layers-mixed-media-pastel-still-life
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