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This course has something to offer both beginner and experienced artists.  It will focus on the fundamentals of ...

• Composition - guidelines for a "well composed" painting
• Colour Theory - how to choose colours that work well together and what to avoid
• Light & Shade - techniques to create interest and drama with light and dark spaces
• Visual Perspective - considerations for putting an image from the 3D world onto a 2D canvas
• Paint handling & application - techniques, tips and hints on using acrylics, oil, pencils, collage & mixed media

You will be able to explore your creativity in a relaxed, guided art class.

And with Mellissa's enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge and experience, you will be encouraged to discover your own style in a way that will relax, entertain and give great fulfillment. Confident in many media, Mellissa can give guidance in Acrylics, Oils, Pastels, Coloured Pencils, Collage and Mixed Media. 

Each class will include a set lesson and short demonstration then time to work on an individual painting.

For those artists who wish to further their careers, advice is freely given on presentation & display, promotion & outlets to sell their work.

About Mellissa

Mellissa has studied & practiced printmaking and painting continuously for the past 12 years and is a recipient of many prizes and awards. 2007 bringing for example, 1st prize in the Sydney Royal Easter Show - Printmaking, finalist in the Victorian Cancer Council Art Awards, Redeemer Christian Art Prize and the inaugural Eutick Memorial Still Life Award . Her Artwork is part of many private and public collections around the world.

Living in rural Sydney overlooking the Hawkesbury River, Mellissa's work ranges between vibrant still lifes, textural abstracts and intricate wood & linocuts. Her combination of quirkiness and calm blend to create works with a strong spiritual base.

A founding member of the Hawkesbury Artisans Trail, Mellissa continues to work promoting creativity in the local community and works as artist, tutor & illustrator.