Workshop Details

KISS (Keep it simple sweetie) – Simplifying Colour, Tone & Texture in the Landscape

Does the colour green in the landscape feel complicated? The Australian landscape is vast and ever-changing, and many artists find themselves thinking, “I just need to buy one more pastel!”

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to simplify colour by understanding how to mix greens and, more importantly, how to truly see colour in the landscape. We’ll begin by controlling tone through blocking in and wetting pastel techniques to simplify the scene, then explore colour temperature and intensity to create depth and distance in your painting.

On Day 2, the focus shifts to Simplifying Texture. Coastal landscapes are filled with changing textures—from rocks and sand to water and atmospheric effects. Through the use of watercolour underpainting, you’ll establish strong tonal foundations and discover how pastel can be used to create interesting and expressive surface textures.

Workshop Outline

Day 1 – Simplifying the Landscape

Focus: Colour and tone

Understanding and mixing greens in the landscape

Simplifying colour choices

Using wetting techniques with pastel

Establishing strong tonal foundations

Creating depth through colour temperature and intensity

Day 2 – Underpainting Rocky Coastlines

Focus: Texture and layers

Using watercolour as an underpainting technique

Simplifying complex coastal textures

Building layers with pastel

Exploring rocks, water and sand through mark-making and texture

Expected Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, students will have:

A deeper understanding of colour relationships within the landscape

Greater confidence in simplifying complex scenes

New techniques for using wet pastel and underpainting methods

An understanding of how to create depth through tone, colour and texture

Practical approaches they can continue to apply to their own landscape paintings

This workshop is suitable for artists wanting to expand their pastel techniques and develop a more confident, simplified approach to landscape painting.

Materials List

Tutor Information

Master Pastellist

Tricia Taylor

artist@taylorart.com.au

www.taylorart.com.au

+61 419 176 986

Tricia Taylor is a Master Pastellist from Queensland, Australia with over 30 years of experience working with pastels. Having an impressionistic style of realism her artwork has life and movement focusing on the beauty of light. Working also in oils and watercolour, Tricia had awards in landscape, seascape, still life, florals and portraits along with being awarded Pastellist of the Year

2010.

Having lived on the Sunshine Coast and Sydney for many years the coastline and Australian landscapes are often my chosen genre but flowers, still life and portraits are also on the list of subjects I paint.

As an Accredited Unison Artist, I have been given my own selections of Unison pastel sets that are sold internationally. Including the Tricia Taylor Seascape, Earth and Rock, Sand sets, Sunsets and more. Teaching from beginners to advanced students for many years Tricia’s workshops are in demand in Australia and internationally. www.taylorart.com.au.

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.

3.2 Refund Process

We will refund you using the same method you used to pay within 48 hours of cancellation. If you paid by bank transfer, you may need to provide your banking details. For credit card payments made more than 90 days before the event, refunds may be issued by bank transfer.

3.3 Partial Refunds

Partial refunds may be offered at PSA’s discretion. This may take the form of a credit note toward future purchases within 12 months.

4. Change of Mind

We do not provide refunds for change of mind unless Australian Consumer Law requires it. Please check your calendar before booking, as double bookings are your responsibility.

5. Policy Updates

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