greg hansell FRAS |
| Greg is an earth pastel painter* and has taught at the Royal Art Society Art School for almost five years. He began painting full time from 1980.He has been a finalist in the Archibald and Wynne Prizes for many years and three times at the Salon de Refuse at the SH Ervin Gallery.Greg has won many awards that include the Mosman Art Prize, the Royal Easter Show First Prize for still life. His articles have been published in many magazines including the Australian Artist Today, Country Collection and Inside Out Magazine.His works are represented in the Prime Ministers collection, the Mosman Regional Art Gallery, New England Regional Art Museum and the Jeffery Smart Collection. In 2001 he was commissioned to paint three major pastels for the University of Western Sydney representing the 1814 female orphans school in its pre-restoration state. |
*Greg's pastels are hand-made from rocks and clays with no commercial pigment, binder or additive used in their manufacture. Their permanence has been tested and given the ultimate rating |
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| Thursday 9.30am-12.30pm - Pastel "Starting with an introduction to the different types and techniques of pastels, all levels will be catered for with studio still life and life drawing on the front terrace or at Lavender Bay. Each lesson is one project with Greg's continuous demonstrations to assist with perspective, tone, colour and composition. Many examples from art history are used to create a happy, relaxed and creative atmosphere." Materials Canson paper, two sheets cut into four - mid tone to neutral Conte pencil 1710H/HB Eraser Craft knife Two clips Apron Fixative - Helmar Crystal Coat Pastels - Winsor and Newton, Rembrandt, Smicke |