Master Class | Landscape Painting Studio with Idris Murphy
Art Est. is delighted to welcome Idris Murphy back as guest tutor to our Summer Art School. Students are encouraged to bring finished works and works in progress and Idris will work with students on an individual basis. You could also start new works as part of this master class. The workshop focuses on using acrylic paints, but oil painters are also welcome.
Leading Australian contemporary landscape painter, Idris Murphy, is one of the most individual and highly respected artists working in Australia. Recently, he was one of the featured artists in the SBS documentary, Two Thirds Sky Artists in Desert Country. He graduated from National Art School with a diploma in Painting in 1971 and then became the institution’s Head of Drawing in 1997. Idris exhibits at King Street Gallery on William.
Find out more about Idris as he discusses his art practice with Maria Stoljar in her Talking with Painters Podcast from August 2022.
What to expect
Students can expect to:
- learn about formal areas of contemporary painting
- extend their art practice through an understanding of the relationship between the illusions of space; the ability to compose a work, and the use of colour in painting
Idris's approach includes technical discussion as well as providing individual attention to students to help develop their own voice.
Is this class right for me?
This is a master class-style workshop and is not for beginners.
Materials list
- Students can bring along finished works and works in progress for discussion.
- Bring one or two canvasses, some paper or a sketchbook and something to draw with.
- Bring your usual acrylic/oil painting materials including your palette, brushes, palette knives, paints and mediums.
- Rags or paper towels
- Oil painters may only use ODOURLESS SOLVENT AND MEDIUMS. Bring jars with lids to take away spent solvents and mediums.
About studio classes
Our class sizes are small, ensuring you receive the individual tuition you need. We have a maximum of 12 students per class.
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Site Directions
Art Est Art School is located at 10 Hill Street Leichhardt, on the corner of Hill Street and John Street on the Annandale side of Leichhardt in Sydney's inner west.
Parking
There is no on-site parking. Please allow time to find parking in the surrounding streets which is free and untimed. Please respect our neighbours and do not park outside our premises as this section of Hill Street is a narrow, dead-end street with resident and commercial business parking only. Thank you.
Public Transport
If taking Public Transport, take the 470 Bus to Moore Street Leichhardt and alight at John Street.
If travelling by train, it is a good 20 minute walk from Stanmore Station via Young Street.
The closest Light Rail stop is Lilyfield. Cross the City West Link and walk along Catherine Street and turn left at Hill Street. Allow 15-20 minutes walk time depending on your pace.
Sessions
| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 4 Jan 2025 | 10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) | Studio 2 - Art Est | 10 Hill Street | Leichhardt NSW 2040 | |
| Sun 5 Jan 2025 | 10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) | Studio 2 - Art Est | 10 Hill Street | Leichhardt NSW 2040 |