En Plein Air painting

We will be Plein Air Painting urban scenery like the old masters. Alice will teach effective observational and brushwork techniques, using memorable concepts that will help you improve fast and create an accurate drawing/painting of life. Starting with a small demo, this workshop has a bundle of practical painting knowledge every beginner/intermediate should know, as well as being a relaxed session with one-on-one time for every person.

For high school students.

We will be using acrylic paint. Please wear suitable clothes and bring an apron.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Alice Xu is a realist painter working with

everyday life themes in figurative and landscape art.

Using various methods of collage and photomontage in

her process, Alice transforms mundane scenes into

something more whimsical and pleasant. She has

exhibited in various galleries, with works in many

institute collections and has won several art awards,

most notably the AGNSW Elioth Gruner Landscape

Award and Lane Cove Art Award.

Alice was also shortlisted in the Young Creatives Young Artist Awards in 2025 in the 19-25 category.

MARRICKVILLE PAVILION AND LIBRARY is accessible by lift from both the street and ground levels. The venue is accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids. There is a hearing loop available.

If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know when you book via the order form to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments. Please note: the venue is accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids.

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