As our course progresses, it’s very clear just how much progress my students have made – these works are fantastic! Thanks so much – I feel privileged to work with you all.
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Following a recent lesson on layering (watercolor), I received this note from Katie Siryj. who created this beautiful work! “Hi Hettie, The negative painting lesson with transparent colors was an excellent way to learn how color layering can create many rich color combinations and, also, add dimension to a painting. The subject is seasonally appropriate […]
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I’m absolutely delighted to say that I won first prize in the Traditional category for this portrait of my friend Sheila. The standard of the art on display was absolutely outstanding so I was very surprised and indeed humbled to win. I’d like to congratulate all of the artists who made this exhibition such a […]
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Well done to my students – great work and so glad you enjoyed it! Click for larger images.
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Just had to post this lovely award from EKKA – it’s a lovely thing! I was also lucky enough to sell two paintings at the show – THANK YOU to my buyers!
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I’m really proud of the progress my students are making this term – their work shows great sensitivity and a growing understanding of the medium. Well done all – your work is beautiful! Not all of your work has been posted yet, as some of you are still working on your paintings, but don’t worry […]
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I was privileged to attend the award dinner to collect my prize for the Art Extravaganza held in July at Westfield Garden City. Sincere thanks to everyone involved and congratulations to all the winners, including my talented friend, Gail Lusted.
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During the class shown, students were investigating the nature of the colour white, and how to coax colour and form from it in the watercolor medium.
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I ‘m delighted to have won first prize for traditional watercolor at EKKA this year! So Happy!
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I’m so honoured and so delighted to have won first prize in the pastels category for this art event which is run by the Lions Club of Brisbane McGregor. My winning entry is shown here. Congratulations to all the other winners and entrants, especially to my friend Gail Lusted whose work won a ‘Highly Commended’ […]
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