Australian Bird Series: King Parrot, with Lesley Wallington
Learn how to paint a crimson rosella with experienced artist and tutor Lesley Wallington!
- Date: 8 November 2025
- Days/Times: Saturday 9.30am – 4.00pm
- Venue: Workspace A, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith
About the workshop:
Crimson rosellas are common garden visitors and clearly distinguishable by their
vibrant crimson red and black feathers and varied blue wings and tail.
In this day workshop we will learn about the character and features of these birds
and will work towards a completed painting by the end of the day. Our process will
include practicing quick sketches and building up a detailed drawing first. Colour
mixing and basic watercolour techniques will then be demonstrated with step by step
instruction on how to achieve the unique colours and markings of the Crimson
rosella.
About the tutor:
Lesley Wallington is a professional, award-winning artist and tutor with more than 30 years’ teaching experience. Her journey in water based media, through studies at the ANU School of Art has resulted in innovative approaches to her painting and competency across a range of mediums. With a background in Biology, Ecology and Mathematics Lesley brings together in her work, a love of art, science and nature.
As a teacher Lesley combines theory and technical advice with straightforward practical instruction in working with watercolour, gouache, pencil, ink and collage. With in-depth knowledge of her mediums and extensive experience teaching all age groups and levels, Lesley has the ability to inspire and direct a class while encouraging the unique style of individual students.
Suitable for beginners and intermediate level students.
NatureArt Lab Awards
2022, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and National Finalist Award
2024, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Building Communities, ACT; and National Finalist Award
2025, Telstra Best of Business Award Finalist for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and Finalist for Accelerating Women, ACT
2025, Awards Australia Semi-Finalist for Connecting Communities, NSW and ACT; and Semi-Finalist for Small Business Award NSW and ACT.
Image credit: Lesley Wallington
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