Michael Winters 2012 Tutor for CONTEXTART
MICHAEL WINTERS is an internationally recognised painter, printmaker and teacher born in Frankston, Victoria. He studied Fine Art at the Caulfield Institute of Technology, Melbourne, 1959-1963 and printmaking at Sonstfack Skolan, Stockholm in 1966. He has exhibited extensively for over 40 years and his work is housed in both private and public collections including the Queensland Art Gallery and the Mitchell Library, Sydney. He is a well travelled artist and his long-standing relationship with both Greek culture and the people of Crete has heavily influenced his life and work. He is an experienced and well regarded lecturer, teacher and tutor. Please note: Michael Winter'stwo classes for CONTEXTART are stand alone workshops and participants are welcome in either or both. There will be a natural flow on from one to the other for those who wish to do both.
Above:Michael Winters in his studio
Workshops
2-DAY Workshop): A LONG HARD LOOK AT THINGS (April 14 & 15). This workshop will involve an intense study of drawing, both in the sense of acute observational drawing - and drawing that is more free and expressive. The aim of the class is to make students more able to observe and record what they see, and to use a range of drawing materials with more understanding of the materials’ expressive potential. Initially a range of artist’s drawings will be studied; these will include Durer, Rembrandt, Picasso, David Hockney & Brett Whitely. Student subject matter for their own drawings can range from still life, interior studies (perspective) to landscape. No materials fee.Enrol Now
Above:'Myerlos Time' by Michael Winters
4-DAY Workshop: DRAWING! – A MUST FOR ANY MEDIUM (from Mon afternoon April 16th to Friday noon, April 20th). Explore the landscape, built environment and the human head using willow stick charcoal, pen, ink & wash, coloured pencil and mixed media. Be inspired by other artists and utilise the most simple of design principles - line, tone, contrast, proportion and perspective. The ability to draw is a must for any artist working in any medium. The workshop will conclude with a free ranging critique session, and a celebratory glass or two. No materials fee. Enrol Now
