One Day Workshop Pastel Landscape and Texture on Paper with Tricia Reust

Workshop Description:

This is a workshop to expand the use of pastel. We will look at brief theory of landscape; how pastel can be used as a wet medium for an underpainting; and texturing paper for pastel. Participants can choose to work in a traditional manner or a more

contemporary approach.

Tricia’s teaching process includes theory, handouts and demonstrations.

Material Requirements:

If you require materials for the workshop, Tricia will be organising a group order. Please contact Tricia at triciareust@gmail.com before 10 April to be included.

• Visual diary and pencil for taking notes and sketching out compositions.

• Two Boards each with half sheet Art Spectrum Colour Fix paper masking-taped to it

• (your choice of colour though not a dark tone). I will be using white. Blue Haze and Soft

• Umber are also good colours. We will create one work with a wet pastel underpainting and

• one work with a textured foreground. Some scraps of firm pastel paper for two exercises

• on using pastel wet.

• Optional – if you wish you can do a full-page landscape – the back board must be large

• enough to fit the paper.

• Your regular soft pastels (I use Art Spectrum); kneadable eraser; torchon; and some pastel

• pencils for detail. A basic palette includes a hot and cool each of red, blue and yellow; an

• orange, green and purple; white; yellow ochre; burnt sienna and burnt umber; and any

• colours appropriate to the landscape you choose to depict. (Please note – Rembrandt

• pastels do not mix with water very well. The newer Art Spectrum soft big block pastels are

• great for final layers of colour). Pencil sharpener or Stanley knife.

• Art Spectrum clear pastel primer is essential. We only use a little so people can share.

• White gesso and a palette knife.

• Paper towels; towel or other protection for work surface.

• Container for water. Paint brush for moving wet pastel around – a flat Taklon one at least half

• an inch wide is suggested.

• Reference material – your chosen landscapes. One of these must have a foreground,

• middle ground and background. I will have some images to share, and people can feel free

• to follow what I use..

• Optional – glassine paper for protection of works when transporting home, and a folder.

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Tutor Information

Tricia Reust is a visual artist working in most media. A member of several art societies and immediate Past President of the Pastel Society of Australia (PSA), Tricia is a Master Pastellist with the PSA and a Life Member of the Redcliffe Art Society. Regularly exhibiting annually with these and other societies, Tricia has also had over twenty solo exhibitions.

Awards include the National Mortimore Prize in 2012, and 2nd Prize and Honourable Mention in the 10th International Drawing Biennale. In 2003 Tricia was awarded the Centenary Medal for Service to Education and the Arts.

Tricia has recorded three episodes on the “Colour in Your Life” television programme and consequently has her work in a time capsule on the moon (Lunar Codex 2024). Having published two books and recorded several instructional videos, Tricia is a popular art tutor and travels throughout Australia and beyond with this teaching.

Areas where workshops have been delivered include various art groups/centres around Australia, frequently through Queensland and New South Wales, around Tasmania, and Perth, Darwin, and Melbourne; New Zealand and Norfolk Island.

Collections include the Gold Coast City Art Gallery, Moreton Bay Regional Council, Caloundra City Council, Redcliffe mayoral Portrait Collection, Redcliffe Dolphins Club Collection, as well as Private Collections throughout Australia and overseas.

Website: www.triciareust.com.au

Instructional Videos: https://www.pulsarproductions.com/artists/tricia-reust 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triciareustvisualartist/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tricia.reust 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@triciareust8626

Cancellations and Refunds Policy

1. Introduction

The PSA is committed to a fair and transparent process for you, our members and guests. Please read this policy carefully before you finalise your booking.

2. Order Cancellations

2.1 Customer-Initiated Cancellations

You may cancel your booking by emailing treasurerozpastels@gmail.com. Please do not call us. If you cancel within one week of the event, you are generally not eligible for a full refund, but we may offer a partial credit toward future purchases,

valid for 12 months.

2.2 PSA-Initiated Cancellations

The PSA may cancel an event due to tutor illness, poor weather, or other circumstances beyond our control. The PSA will try to provide alternatives so you still get value for your fees, or we will issue a full refund within 48 hours, or a credit note if you prefer.

3. Refunds

3.1 Eligibility for Refunds

You may be eligible for a refund or credit note under Australian Consumer Law or PSA policy in the following circumstances:

• The event is cancelled. We make every effort to notify you as soon as

• possible.

• No alternative arrangement offered by PSA suits your circumstances.

• Emergency ill health requiring isolation or hospitalisation.

• Unexpected illness or death of a family member.

• Unexpected travel disruptions, such as flight cancellations; in these cases, a

• credit note toward future purchases within 12 months may be offered.

• Your place in the event can be taken by another person, either from a waitlist

• or if you find a substitute yourself.

• Other circumstances as required by law.

Refunds do not cover travel or accommodation costs. Please ensure your bookings are refundable and consider travel insurance.

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