As part of the Basil Sellers Art Prize exhibition program, you are invited to join us for a rare opportunity to meet and engage with art prize finalist and local artist, David Ramsland.

In this demonstration David will give participants an insight into his renowned art practice and painting techniques. Aspiring artists and community members alike can gain basic knowledge of oil painting, materials and composition.

Participants will learn:

• Prepare surfaces prior to beginning work
• Plan to the composition
• The importance of organizing the elements so they work together as a whole
• Using tonal values (how light or dark something is on a scale of white to black.)
• Mix oil paints and apply the paint to a canvas

This workshop is for people who:

• Have a general interest in oil painting
• Are starting out on their oil painting journey
• Are interested in how David approaches his work
• Have questions about oil painting and his artwork

No previous experience is required, everyone is welcome!

We would like to advise for publicity purposes, video footage and photographs are taken at our events and exhibitions. If you do not wish to be included, please notify Creative Arts Officer, Maryka Feiertag.

About your presenter

David Ramsland has been painting for approximately 60 years, he has lived and worked in Eurobodalla since 1986. He has a keen interest in all paint media, with his passion being painting with oils. David is largely self-taught and is influenced by many artists, both traditional and contemporary. He believes that no matter how often you pick up a brush you never stop learning and modifying your craft.

The focus of most of his work lies in capturing the landscape and the environment in which he lives. David divides his time between painting in his studio and plein air work. He also enjoys teaching and learning from others and often likes to create abstract and contemporary pieces. This helps him to maintain the creativity and freshness of the approach he needs for his work.

David’s studio and gallery is located in Malua Bay on the far South Coast of NSW. His hugely popular exhibition ‘Light in the landscape’ was part of the 2021 Bas About Town program at the Mechanics Institute.

Image details:

1. David Ramsland, Still Life With Red Cup, oil on canvas, 57cm x 134cm

2. David Ramsland painting in his studio

This demonstration is made possible by Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program.