Tutors: Evan Shipard and Natalia Gorbunova

Date:       NOVEMBER   1st  and   2nd  2025  (2 Days)

Time :     10am to 5pm

Price:      $420

Venue :  Atelier Melbourne Art Academy, Oakleigh, Melbourne. 

A two day experience with artists Evan Shipard and Natalia Gorbunova exploring two approaches to painting, working from a live model.

We will delve into our process during morning ala prima demonstrations and share cultural influences that shape our painting looking at contemporary and classical approaches.

Topics…

A Simplified Palette

Colour Mixing

Ala Prima Demonstrations

Composition

Simplification

Understanding Form and Shadows

Achieving a Likeness

Some experience with oil painting is preferred but not necessary.

We will go through best practice in dealing with oil paint, solvent and safety.

Materials are not included.

Whether you want to dive into oils or refine your approach in a stimulating environment, the goal of this weekend is to inspire, motivate and bring home a painting.

A Cartel Artists Workshop in association with AMAA.