Disrupted Realism: Portraiture with Cliff Woodward (14/15 March)
$360
| Name |
Disrupted Realism: Portraiture |
| Tutor |
Cliff Woodward |
| Date | 14/15 March 2026 |
| Time |
2-day workshop 10am – 4pm |
| Location | CAW, Studio B |
| Address | 21 Blaxland Crescent Griffith ACT |
| Class size | 10 |
| Price | $288 CAW & ASOC Members $360 Non-Member |
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This workshop is aimed at developing the skills of participants in portrait drawing and painting using methods borrowed from “disrupted realism” (e.g., layering, mark-making, distortion and fragmentation) in order to create interesting and emotional compositions. On the first day we will use charcoal and aim to hone observational skills, informed by various drawing strategies. We will consider the basics of tone and line to create effective portraits, informed by some basic anatomy, attempting to integrate the figure into an abstract background. On the second day we will work on developing tonal (black and white) acrylic and charcoal mixed media portrait paintings. We will explore the use of abstract shapes and layering techniques to create effective compositions in a disrupted space. The participants will use both photographic references as well as a live model.
Materials list
Charcoal and newsprint paper. Black and white acrylic or paints and canvas or suitably treated paper.
About the tutor
Cliff recently retired from the University of NSW in Canberra, where he tought and researched in the area of Theoretical Chemical Physics.
In addition to academic work, Cliff also developed his artistic practice; more intensely over the last few years and he currently holds an Emerging Artist tenure at Gorman House, Canberra
Exhibitions and Awards
Cliff has participated in several exhibitions and received several awards for his paintings.
Including:
2020: Ginninderry Drawing Prize. Second Place: “Drover II” (pastel)
2022: Council of The Aging (COTA) Art Prize. First Place: “Janice” (oil)
2022: Strathnairn Squares (People Choice). First Place: “Geoff’s Grandchild”
Cliff has recently been accepted into the Gorman Art Centre Emerging Artist Program.
Cliff is long time member of Canberra Art Workshop and for many years has convened the Sunday Life Portrait group. To see more of Cliff’s work visit his Instagram page @cliff_woodward or website cliff.framebyframe1.com.au
Media
Charcoal and newsprint paper. Black and white acrylic or paints and canvas or suitably treated paper.
ASOC Discounts
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Skill level
Beginner to Intermediate
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