Gus Pastel Dog Portrait Commission

Here is a pastel portrait of Gus a beautiful Golden Retriever playing with his bowl.

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Australian Artist!

Just had an article "The Art of Using Colour" published in the September issue of Australian Artist magazine. Thrilled! If you enjoyed this post please consider becoming a follower of my blog. See the Followers section down the right side of my blog. You may like to add me to you own blog. If So my link is www.portraitsthatbite.blogspot.com/atom.xml

Pastel Portrait Commission of Baby

Here is a pastel commission I have just finished of a baby named Craig. If you enjoyed this post please consider becoming a follower of my blog. See the Followers section down the right side of my blog. You may like to add me to you own blog. If So my link is www.portraitsthatbite.blogspot.com/atom.xml

Molly is finished

Molly Pastel Portrait is now finished and off to the framer. Paw prints were a bit of a challenge but I think she looks quite regal on her favourite chair. My next commission is of a baby boy which I will eventually post here as well. My pastel art classes are going well and the students are already producing wonderful artworks. You can check out their progress on my art class blog here artclassesbrisbane.blogspot.com. If you enjoyed this post please consider becoming a follower of my blog. See the Followers section down the right side of my blog. You may like to add me to you own blog. If So my link is www.portraitsthatbite.blogspot.com/atom.xml

Molly Bassett Hound Pastel Portrait Commission

Here is the commission I am currently working on. Molly is a Bassett Hound and I think she is going to look quite regal on her favourite red chair. If you enjoyed this post please consider becoming a follower of my blog. See the Followers section down the right side of my blog. You may like to add me to you own blog. If So my link is www.portraitsthatbite.blogspot.com/atom.xml

Pet Portrait Commission

Here is 'Max" a pastel portrait commission I have just completed. My next commission I have already started and will post here as soon as i have something worthwhile to show. It is a portrait of a lovely Bassett Hound called Molly.
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Art Class Display

Very exciting to have a display of my artworks in the window of Riot Art and Craft to promote my Art Classes here in Jindalee Brisbane. Riot Art and Craft benefit as well as my students are already buying art materials from their store. Also had a banner made to advertise my classes. Hope it doesn't blow away in these westerly winds!

Display ar Riot Art and Craft

Brisbane Art Classes

Pastel Art Classes have been running on Tuesday mornings for three weeks now. I look forward to seeing my students every week. I plan to run classes on Friday mornings for acrylic and oil painters. So much fun!

Also nearly completed the portrait of the German Short Haired Pointer. I don't think I can post it here safely as it is to be given as a gift. Soon will begin the Bassett Hound commission and I think I should be able to post a WIP of that one. Also can't wait to get back to the Acrylic of the yachts but no time yet.

Art Classes

Work in Progress!

Pastel Art Classes began last Tuesday from Jindalee Girl Guide Hall and I am beginning work on two new commissions this week, a Bassett Hound and a German Short Haired Pointer. Also trying to finish the acrylic yacht painting. If you enjoyed this post please consider becoming a follower of my blog. See the Followers section down the right side of my blog. You may like to add me to you own blog. If So my link is www.portraitsthatbite.blogspot.com/atom.xml

Pastel off to the framer!

Mill Bay, Tasmania

The pastel here is one I started months ago and have only just finished this morning and taken off to the framer. I love reflections on water! If you enjoyed this post please consider becoming a follower of my blog. See the Followers section down the right side of my blog. You may like to add me to you own blog. If So my link is www.portraitsthatbite.blogspot.com/atom.xml

Pastel Art Classes for Adults

My Pastel Art Classes are scheduled to begin after Easter in Jindalee. Clear instructions will be given to students as they are guided in creating a portrait of their pet or an animal of their choice. Students will then be encouraged to work on a painting of their choice. The classes will be run weekly and are small (8 to 10 students) ensuring individual attention.

Pastel Pet Portrait

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Art Classes

I will be running weekly Art Classes from the Jindalee Girl Guide Hall from Term 2 as well as conducting a pastel workshop at Lilly Lee Gallery in Sherwood sometime in May. For more information see http://www.sallymcleanartist.com.au/Art-Classes-pg16493.html


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Spinnakers

 Spinnakers 1

 Spinnakers 2

                                                                         Spinnakers 3

Spinnakers 4

Fun playing with acrylic paint again today. It is very humid here at the moment and I am having trouble being patient enough to let the paint dry between layers. Maybe I will use the hair dryer to speed things up a bit tomorrow. If you enjoyed this post please consider becoming a follower of my blog. See the Followers section down the right side of my blog. You may like to add me to you own blog. If So my link is www.portraitsthatbite.blogspot.com/atom.xml

At the easel!

Blue Acrylic wash ready for yacht overlay.

Acrylics are fun! I have never thought this in the past because I am used to the slow controlled creamy consistancy of oil paints but with the unlocking formuler and retarders available in the Atelier interactive range of acrylic paint I am now in control and having fun. I have tried all this before but I think I have nailed it this time. All I have done so far is a blue wash over which I plan to paint a couple of yachts flying spinnakers.

I am also begining a pastel of a cat and an oil of a crocodile eye to add to my Biodiversity work. The pastel cat eye shown above is part of a 50x50cm head. If you enjoyed this post please consider becoming a follower of my blog. See the Followers section down the right side of my blog. You may like to add me to you own blog. If So my link is www.portraitsthatbite.blogspot.com/atom.xml

Back to the easel!!

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Pastel Art Classes with Sally McLean

I will be offering art classes in Brisbane soon! If you enjoyed this post please consider becoming a follower of my blog. See the Followers section down the right side of my blog. You may like to add me to you own blog. If So my link is www.portraitsthatbite.blogspot.com/atom.xml