My secondary school, Sandgate High, Queensland, had impressionist paintings in many of the classrooms. I would regularly lose myself in a Degas, a Renoir or a Monet, wondering how the artists so bravely represented a scene, not just like a photo, but an artistic representation. So clever, so creative, so bold, I thought back then.
Training to be a Primary Teacher in Kedron, part of the course was to experience all aspects of art, so I was given opportunities in all mediums. Since then I’ve been to many workshops, and had many great teachers including Todd Whisson and Tricia Reust.
One of my favourite things is life study sessions, arranged by my local Sandgate Art Society, losing myself in representing the shapes formed by the lights and the darks.
When…