An introduction to Life Drawing

Join artist, mentor and veteran Mike Armstrong in an introduction to life drawing. You'll learn and experience:

- how to observe a subject

- life drawing techniques to draw from life

- about art tools and textures, and

- professional artist feedback.

By the end of the class, you'll have a range of artworks to take home and have new skills to start your own regular art practice.

$60 p/p investment

Class sizes are limited - no experience necessary. Payment required three days before the event please.

We do ask for a 'pay it forward' contribution of at least $60 if you can to help support future events arts workshops facilitated by Voices of Veterans. The class is valued at over $80.

Refreshments will be offered during the class.

Spaces are limited. Please register to attend on this page and arrive 20 minutes before class.

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Voices of Veterans is a veteran led project that aspires to raise awareness of the mental health crisis affecting Australian veterans and create action to support well being. It seeks to generate meaningful, ongoing positive change in the lives of Australian veterans.

Humanising veteran health by openly sharing personal stories of strength, bravery and hope is at the heart of Voices of Veterans. All participants have been touched by PTSD and all have bravely agreed to share their stories, feelings and experiences to help others.

Voices of Veterans is proudly supported by joint patrons, His Excellency, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley.

Donations to the Voices of Veterans Fund may now be accepted through our website - a sustainable art fund to support veteran health long term. All donations over $2 through the Voices of Veterans Fund ANVAM donation portal are tax deductible.

Thank you to all Voices of Veterans supporters, partners and patrons.

For more information visit voicesofveterans.com.au

More about the Voices of Veterans Art Workshops

The Voices of Veterans Art Workshops will support Veterans and First Responders to build a unique art practice that helps to connect with your stories, thoughts, and feelings through creative exploration and expression. Covering a range of artistic techniques as well as fundamental skills for helping you develop as an artist, the workshops are designed to allow the student to build their expertise over time to suit their lifestyle and aspirations. The workshops are all conducted in an intimate group practice facilitated by experienced mentor, veteran, and artist Mike Armstrong (BA, MA CA, MA CYSEC). No previous experience in art is required but if you have existing artistic skills the training material can be engaged in an advanced manner.

If you have an interest in one of the subjects below please reach out to Voices of Veterans to request it or monitor the Voices of Veterans Events page to find out when the next art workshop is being run.

The Voices of Veterans Art Workshops cover the following range of subjects:

Technical Skills

Drawing,

Life drawing,

Portraiture,

Still life,

Animal illustration,

Sketchbook artistry.

Sculpting from life,

Armatures,

Clay types,

Sculpting to scale,

Tools,

Mould making,

Casting

Cold casting,

Bronze casting.

Painting

Paint and pigment making,

Types of paint (oil, watercolour, gouache, tempera, encaustic)

Mixing colours,

Surface preparation,

Underpainting,

Glazing,

Wet on wet painting.

Mediums, surfaces, and mark making,

Freeing up your drawing style.

Composition,

Still life painting.

Studio Photography

Working with a model,

Creative shoot ideas,

Lighting,

Portraits and headshots,

Lightroom/Capture One editing.

Outdoor Photography

Street photography,

Capturing family and friends,

Night photography,

Landscape photography,

Wildlife photography.

Foundations of art practice:

Habit, routine, and discipline,

The function of chance.

Artistic Research Practice:

The function and use of a sketchbook,

Journaling,

Finding ideas and inspiration,

Your place in art history,

Creating art with impact,

Connecting with your own story.

Mindfulness in support of your art practice:

Observe, Practice, Connect and Reflect,

Staying safe when engaging with trauma and difficult subjects.

Art as business

An introduction to art business models,

Navigating the world of galleries,

Exhibiting your first show,

Selling online,

Social media and the artist,

Building your brand,

Art grants and competitions.

For more information visit voicesofveterans.com.au

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Robert Poate Centre 80 Bellenden St, 80 Bellenden Street, Canberra, Australia