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Martina's Art Classes & Tips

Arts Training and Information since 1999
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I have provided art classes and workshops since 1999 and had the immense joy of teaching well over 4500 students.  

​To start well, it is essential to draw and paint with a solid fundamental base of realistic drawing and painting skills. Classes are structured so that total beginners feel comfortable and are presented with easily to understand lessons packed with valuable information. Students can progress to a professional level of skills or just enjoy an amazing hobby.

Over time I have written a number of articles on topics such as drawing, painting and art business to help my students to further grow and improve, 

At present I offer only one morning class for all media, and the occasional workshop. The weekly ongoing class is most times fully booked. However, you can contact me to be added to the waiting list. Place availabilities are published in the workshop section.  Once you become a student, you can stay as long as you wish. I usually teach in 5 week blocks on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12.30 pm, with a two-week break between terms. 
Next terms for weekly classes in 2023:
24 JAN - 21 MAR
18th APR - 23 MAY  

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Martina’s combination of personal professionalism, knowledge and dedication to raise the standing of art as a profession is outstanding. This course delivers far more than promised. It is an invaluable resource for practising artists at all stages of their careers.

Cathryn Omamogho

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Very informal approach and this made it comfortable to ask any questions. Also liked that it was a small group. Martina, you really know your stuff!! It’s obvious a great deal of research has gone into this course and it’s evident that the info is continually being updated.

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I found this to be a very informative class explained in such a way as to understand everything more easily. Very pleasant surrounds, friendly teacher and a like students. I would recommend this class to everyone who wants to draw.

Janine Dalton

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Martina, your dedication - professionalism and people skills is much admired from another professional.

Glenn Launerts

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I am grateful for every class I have taken with Martina; she has a way to blow and grow your mind and expanded my thinking. She always shares her knowledge in a very thoughtful and kind way. If you want to learn to draw and see things like an artist does, you will undoubtedly have the same many wow moments I had!

Thaily Barba

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I offer one weekly morning class for all media. This is an open session where students can work on drawings or paintings of their choice, while being guided through the process. I am committed helping beginners and intermediates through fundamental training. Saturday workshops are offered occasionally in  portrait, colour mixing, beginners introduction, drawing hand and feet or colour pencil.

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Why not check out my students’ work and some of my own paintings in our online gallery? Although I no longer teach any children’s lessons, I have maintained the gallery available for your viewing pleasure.

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This is a collection of articles that inform and provide tips for pursuing an arts career. Some topics I cover are: Earn money from your drawings, price your artwork, Copyright, Networking, Proposal writing and more. 

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A remarkable collection of general art tips. Free resources that will benefit any artist or art student. There is a wide range of free art business books, art instruction books accessible for download. I have created a list of over 50 free stock photo sites and gift ideas for artist. And compiled the very best artist reference packages for an incredible affordable price, plus other goodies.

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We've all known the struggle choosing a subject to draw or paint. These one-year drawing and watercolour painting idea plans may be helpful. The goal is to draw for 10 minutes every day, but if you feel inspired to go longer for a few sessions, go for it. 

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Martina's Articles
These articles are useful to all art students. They cover themes such as 15 must-have skills for art students; the benefits of art classes; to everything you need to know about coloured pencils. These reports are all aimed to help you gain a better grasp of creative techniques or what to look  for in an art teacher.

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  • Home
    • Art School Surveys
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    • 1 Year Drawing & Painting >
      • Daily Watercolour Practice >
        • January
        • February
        • March
        • April
        • May
        • June
        • July
        • August
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      • Daily Drawing Practice >
        • January
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    • Art Business Tips >
      • Before Starting A Business
      • Earn from Your Drawings
      • Pricing Your Artwork
      • Art Business Planning
      • Arts Marketing
      • Artist Media Release
      • Artist Proposal Writing
      • Creative Website Writing
      • Copyright (eousness)
      • Organise Your Art Business
      • Networking for Artists
      • 5 Tips for Instagram Success
      • The Power of Pinterest
      • Art Is A Business
    • Free Art Business Books
    • Free Art Instruction Books
    • Free Stockphoto Collection >
      • Art Students Photo Collection >
        • Peculiar Photo Collection
        • Landscape Photo Collection
    • Artists Reference Photos >
      • Artist Reference Bundles
    • Best Art Websites
    • Book Recommendations
    • Gift Ideas for Artists
    • Art Magazines
    • Art Organisations
    • Art Accountants
    • Art Competitions
    • Art Infographics
    • Artists Info Sheets
    • Artists Signatures
    • Web Tools For Artists
  • Martina's Articles
    • Painting Tips
    • 15 Must Have Skills for Art Students
    • Art Competition Benefits
    • Benefits of Art Classes
    • Coloured Pencils Article >
      • Coloured Pencil Studies
    • Colour Mixing Article
    • Did You Know?
    • Learn to draw in 15 minutes a day
    • The Art of Learning Art
    • Why We Need Creativity
  • Art Workshops | Classes
    • Art Materials Lists >
      • Art Material Glossary
    • Art Student Portal >
      • Arts Ministry Liberti
      • Anatomy Drawing >
        • Drawing Hands
      • Drawing Introduction >
        • Line Contour Variation
        • Measuring Proportions
        • Atmospheric Perspective
        • Shading Laws
        • Composition
      • Painting Introduction
      • Portrait Drawing Introduction >
        • The Eye
        • The Nose
        • The Mouth
        • The Ear
        • The Head
      • Coloured Pencil Introduction
      • Colour Mixing Introduction
    • Gallery >
      • Kids Art Gallery
      • Teen Students Gallery
      • Adult Art Students Gallery
      • Student Scholarship >
        • 2018 Scholarship Winner
        • 2018 Scholarship Winner
        • 2017 Scholarship Winner
        • 2015 Scholarship Winner
      • Artist in Residence >
        • 2017 Artist in Residence
      • Opportunities for Students
    • Gold Coast Art Teachers
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