Celebrating 40 Years (1986 - 2026)
Gold Coast Demo: Penelope Gilbert-Ng - Portraiture skin tones/colours
Join our monthly meetups to get inspired, learn from pastel artists and showcase your art with our friendly community on the Gold Coast on Saturday 8th August 2026
Time & Location
08 Aug 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Old Post Office, 57 Railway St, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213, Australia
Details:
About the Demo:
In this soft pastel demonstration, Penelope deconstructs skull anatomy and the nuanced color palettes of diverse ethnic groups to create commanding portraits. She breaks down her tactile layering process and real-time decision-making, showing how to blend skin tones and structural highlights into a powerful, soulful study of character.
Date: Saturday 8 August 2026
Location: Old Post Office, 57 Railway Street, Mudgeeraba
Time: 2:00 PM arrival for a 2:30 PM start (until 4:30 PM)
Entry: $5 members / $10 non-members (cash or card at the door)
Plus:
Raffle draw with art-related prizes
Tea, coffee & light refreshments provided (BYO mug)
Bring a pastel piece for optional group critique
