Art Classes & Workshops

Drawing and Painting Classes since 1999 

Realistic Drawing & Painting  |  Colour Pencil  |  Oil Painting  |  Portrait Studies  |  Colour Mixing  | Art Business Advice
Sadly after 21 years of operation, Martina is retiring from teaching art.

The Website will be kept for its vast content of information for a while and there maybe a new project for an art studio that houses a number of artists for teaching, by one of my friends. But it all depends on our countries circumstances right now. So stay tuned.

I thank all my former students for their trust in my teaching, their loyalty and kindness.

Martina Pook

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Martina's passion for the art and her friendly, informal approach to teaching makes her classes both entertaining and highly informative. I highly recommend her "Business Seminar" to artists wishing to expand their understanding of business practices as they relate directly to visual art. Thanks Martina.  

Steve Cardno

Art Director
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Creation Magazine

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Martina's knowledge of structure in teaching art is brilliant and concise. She is able to articulate difficult concepts as well as demonstrates step by step methods in drawing and painting using visually easy to follow instructions. I would consider her one of the leading art teachers in Queensland.

Tony Champ

Stanley Award Winner for Illustration
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Former Co-Director Gold Coast Art School

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Martina's combination of personal professionalism, knowledge and dedication to raise the standard of art as a  profession is great. The Business Seminar for Artists delivers far more than promised. It is an invaluable resource for practicing artists at all stages of their careers. Martina is completely honest and prepared to share her knowledge with all her fulfills.

Margaret Disch Hutton

Gold Coast
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Arts Business Workshop Attendee

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A delightful teacher able to well communicate the science of colour.

Len Dean

Gold Coast
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Colour Mixing Workshop Attendee

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Extremely informative on all aspects. I felt very comfortable asking questions. I learned a lot, more than at art school for 4 years!! Friendly, informative class and environment helped me. I found the course conclusive and enjoyed it thoroughly.

Sarah Garton

Artist
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Photographer

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What I liked most was the awesome amount and depth of the very informative content. I was just lapping up the information at every class. All examples etc. provided gave me so much to consider, I feel very grateful for everything Martina shared.

Corinne Luke

Gold Coast
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Art Business Workshop Attendee

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"I wasn't sure I would have the ability to mix colours and match so well as I learned today! A wonderful class with a lovely knowledgeable teacher. Fun and relaxing. Thank you. ​

Katie Day

Gold Coast
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Colour Mixing Workshop Attendee

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Great teacher and wonderful woman and friend Martina can show you the way to the art and help to discover
​your hidden talents in safe and friendly environment at her beautiful studio.
Love your space so much. I am so happy to have met you in my life.

ELENA VALERIE

Artist
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Gold Coast

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Wonderful weekend workshop with coloured pencils! Martina created a beautiful environment where our group enjoyed a relaxed, informative learning day.  It seemed that everyone felt comfortable to give a good go to our fun, creative tasks. Thank you Martina, I will be back!

MARCHIE HYA CONDON

Gold Coast
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Coloured Pencil Workshop Attendee

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