Martina's Art Classes & Tips

Arts Training and Information since 1999

I have provided art classes and workshops since 1999. To help my students grow and improve, I have written articles on topics such as drawing, painting and art business. It is important to start creating art with a strong technical, fundamental foundation of realistic drawing and painting skills. It is amazing how quickly students improve with a good knowledge base. 

At present I offer two weekly morning classes for all media, and the occasional workshop. My weekly ongoing classes are often fully booked. Nevertheless, in such case, you can contact me to be added to the waiting list.  Once you become a student, you can stay as long as you wish. I teach 5 weeks at a time on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 am to 12.30 pm, with a two-week break between terms. Also check out my workshops.
Next terms for weekly classes 2022:
2 AUG - 30 AUG 
20 SEP - 18 OCT 

Art Workshops & Classes  001

I offer two weekly morning classes for all media. These are open sessions where students can work on drawings or paintings of their choice, while guiding them through the process. I am committed helping beginners and intermediates through a fundamental training. Saturday workshops are offered occasionally in  portrait, colour mixing or colour pencil.

Our Gallery of Works   002

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.

Art Business Tips   003

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. 

General Art Tips   004

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.

Drawing & Painting Plans   005

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. 

Martina's Articles   006

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.

/

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Martina’s combination of personal professionalism, knowledge and dedication to raise the standing of art as a profession. This course delivers far more than promised. It is an invaluable resource for practising artists at all stages of their careers.

Cathryn Omamogho

Robina
/
 

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

/

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
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.

Rebekah Morrissey

Morningside
/
Photographer

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

/

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
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

Mermaid Beach
/
Company

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

/

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Martina, your dedication - professionalism and people skills is much admired from another professional.

Glenn Launerts

Southport
/
Professional Photographer 

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3