Neil Jackson is an Australian artist whose practice is shaped by a deep appreciation for both Renaissance realist traditions and the unique character of the Australian landscape.
Drawing inspiration from Renaissance masters as well as the light and textures of the Australian environment, Neil’s art explores the balance between timeless technique and a contemporary connection to place. As his practice continues to evolve, he is focused on developing further in portraiture as well as landscape painting, seeking to unite classical traditions with the spirit of the Australian land.
Date: Starts 12th October 2026 (9 weeks)
Day & Time: Monday 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Cost: $135 for the term
Bookings: 9922 4428 at the time of booking we will give you a list of materials to bring
For 9 weeks we will create two colour studies from Caravaggio paintings depicting biblical imagery of St Matthew and Judith. This class is ideal for beginners. Students will learn how to create and complete two portrait copies from beginning to end including:
- How to prepare a canvass suitable for the portraits
- Transferring image outlines and laying in shadows for the portraits
- Mixing the colour palette for the flesh tones
- Creating the background
- Creating a flesh-tone ball exercise
- Painting the lights of the face
- Applying variations in the shadows and the light planes
- Applying highlights and finishing touches
Materials list
Paints
- Winsor and Newton (or equivalent) Titanium White
- Winsor and Newton (or equivalent) Yellow Ochre light
- Winsor and Newton (or equivalent) Cardium Red
- Winsor and Newton (or equivalent) Burnt Umber Old Holland Red Umber
- Winsor and Newton (or equivalent) Raw Umber
- Winsor and Newton (or equivalent) Ivory Black
- Winsor and Newton (or equivalent) Olive Green
Brushes
- 3-4 Soft Filbert brushes sized between 1-3
- 1.2 Soft Filbert brushes size 4-5
Other Materials
- Rags and paper towel
- Palette
- Palette Knife
- No-odour Turpentine
- Linseed Oil
- Small jar to mix medium in
- Black Comte stick or compressed charcoal to cover back of original image ready for creating outline
- Pen
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