Discover the art of detail in Miniature Bird Painting with Rachel Favelle. This three hour workshop invites you to explore Australia’s native birdlife, thoughtfully blending recognisable species with botanical elements in a surreal, whimsical style. Working from reference imagery provided, you will be guided through creating form, mixing colours and building texture. Designed for those who appreciate creativity and wildlife, this experience offers a relaxing and fun opportunity to create a whimsical nature-inspired artwork.
What will I learn?
· Transferring image to surface
· Techniques for slow drying acrylics
· Blocking and building up lights and darks
· Feather texture
· Refinement using small brushes
What is included?
· Premium materials included (Golden Open Acrylics, panel support, table easel and brushes)
· Small class for personalised instruction from a teacher with 25+ years experience.
· Takeaway reference sheet
Workshop Details
· Maximum 15 people
· $85 early‑bird (first 6 bookings)
· Full price $90 thereafter
· Time: 2 – 5pm Saturday 12th September
· Venue: CWA Hall 7 Thallon Street, Crows Nest, QLD
Who is the course suitable for?
The workshop is suitable for people with some experience in painting however it will cater to early learners through to advanced.
About the Tutor
Rachel is a contemporary surreal wildlife artist working with oil and acrylic paints on cradled wood panel as well as ceramic sculpture. She graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Illustration in 1997 and a Bachelor of Education in 2000.
In her artworks, Rachel constructs imagery that combines realistic painting methods in fantastical scenes that whisk the viewer away to otherworldly places. Using her knowledge of illustration, Rachel’s work is grounded in historic research which explores the connection between the Australian environment and human nature.
Rachel has been working as an art teacher for the past 26 years and has exhibited in Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Portugal.
Conditions
Tickets for the workshop are non-refundable within the two week period prior to the workshop
Discover the art of detail in Miniature Bird Painting with Rachel Favelle. This three hour workshop invites you to explore Australia’s native birdlife, thoughtfully blending recognisable species with botanical elements in a surreal, whimsical style. Working from reference imagery provided, you will be guided through creating form, mixing colours and building texture. Designed for those who appreciate creativity and wildlife, this experience offers a relaxing and fun opportunity to create a whimsical nature-inspired artwork.
What will I learn?
· Transferring image to surface
· Techniques for slow drying acrylics
· Blocking and building up lights and darks
· Feather texture
· Refinement using small brushes
What is included?
· Premium materials included (Golden Open Acrylics, panel support, table easel and brushes)
· Small class for personalised instruction from a teacher with 25+ years experience.
· Takeaway reference sheet
Workshop Details
· Maximum 15 people
· $85 early‑bird (first 6 bookings)
· Full price $90 thereafter
· Time: 2 – 5pm Saturday 12th September
· Venue: CWA Hall 7 Thallon Street, Crows Nest, QLD
Who is the course suitable for?
The workshop is suitable for people with some experience in painting however it will cater to early learners through to advanced.
About the Tutor
Rachel is a contemporary surreal wildlife artist working with oil and acrylic paints on cradled wood panel as well as ceramic sculpture. She graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Illustration in 1997 and a Bachelor of Education in 2000.
In her artworks, Rachel constructs imagery that combines realistic painting methods in fantastical scenes that whisk the viewer away to otherworldly places. Using her knowledge of illustration, Rachel’s work is grounded in historic research which explores the connection between the Australian environment and human nature.
Rachel has been working as an art teacher for the past 26 years and has exhibited in Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Portugal.
Conditions
Tickets for the workshop are non-refundable within the two week period prior to the workshop
