{"product_id":"shepards-lookout-with-caroline-reid","title":"Plein Air Paint Out – Shepherds Lookout with Caroline Reid","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eShepherds Lookout – A Day on the Murrumbidgee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaint the Places you Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperience one of Canberra’s most dramatic landscapes while painting on location in the spectacular Murrumbidgee River corridor from Shepherd’s Lookout, West Belconnen\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDates:\u003c\/b\u003e 12 December\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay\/Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday, 9.00am – 3.30pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShepherds Lookout carpark on Stockdill Drive in Belconnen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eOur Shepards Lookout workshop is weather dependent and will be rescheduled should it be raining on the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eIf this course books out, please contact us if you would like to be added to a wait list for this or future classes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCourse Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one-day workshop is designed for artists who enjoy working independently while benefiting from individual guidance, discussion and encouragement throughout the day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRather than following a step-by-step demonstration, participants will develop their own personal response to the landscape. The tutor will circulate throughout the day, offering one- on-one advice on composition, colour, light, values, perspective and painting techniques suited to each artist’s chosen medium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShepherds Lookout sits on the western edge of Belconnen, above the Murrumbidgee River corridor, looking across to the Brindabellas. The cliff below the lookout is part of the steep, rocky country where the Murrumbidgee has cut down through old volcanic bedrock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the sweeping morning views across the gorge north along the Murrumbidgee to the intimate details of the river sands below the cliffs and river she-oaks, there are endless subjects to explore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking on location, you’ll sketch, photograph, and paint using your preferred medium, developing both observation skills and expressive response to place. We will break hallway through with a relaxed shared picnic lunch, allowing time to reflect, connect, and enjoy this remarkable environment together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearning Outcomes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eThe Murrumbidgee River corridor offers opportunities to study:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eAtmospheric distance and layered hills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eAtmospheric perspective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eMorning and afternoon light and shadow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eFlowing water and reflections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eRiver native vegetation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eGranite cliffs, river sands, rapids and other geological forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eColour temperature in sunlight and shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eCreating strong compositions and simplifying complex landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eSimplifying nature into expressive shapes and values\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLevel of experience: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eSuitable for all skill levels and any medium. Confident beginners who have some experience with their chosen medium are also welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccessibility: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eYou will need a vehicle for this outdoor workshop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eWe meet at Shepherds Lookout carpark on Stockdill Drive in Belconnen at 9.00am.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eThere is a 300m gentle sloping walk from the carpark. The lookout is rocky and can be windy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eBest to bring a folding seat. It is possible to bring a wheeled painting cart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eIn the afternoon we will have lunch under gum trees and draw and sketch and finish our main landscape paintings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eWe will have lunch here and paint until approximately 3:30.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDriving Directions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eMeet at Shepherds Lookout (car park off Stockdill Drive, Belconnen) at 9.00am\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eEn plein air materials of your choice – pastels, oils, water colour or acrylics\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eWatercolour sketchbook, pens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePhone camera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHat, folding chair, portable easel or backing board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWalking shoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eYour lunch and drink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePainting trolley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSmall stool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eIt is rocky and is often windy and exposed at the Lookout in the morning. In the afternoon, we will draw and sketch in the shade of some gum trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the tutor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaroline Reid\u003c\/strong\u003e is a contemporary Australian landscape artist based in Canberra on Ngunnawal Country. A Master Pastelliste, she is recognised for her expressive soft pastel landscapes, which range from realism and impressionism to her distinctive abstract Wild Light series inspired by the Australian landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eCaroline has held numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout Australia and in the UK. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShe is a Mastrius Artist Mentor, supporting artists worldwide in developing both their technical skills and authentic artistic voice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eA passionate educator, Caroline teaches regular art classes and masterclasses across Australia, specialising in soft pastels, landscape painting, abstraction, light and colour theory, and mixed media. Her workshops encourage artists to paint directly from experience, embrace experimentation, and develop confidence through observation of the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eEach year, Caroline undertakes international artist residencies to immerse herself in new landscapes and cultures. Recent residencies include Ou Atelier in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada, and CASA Posidonia in Oliva, Spain, where she explored the relationship between landscape, geology, light and memory through plein air practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eOriginally trained in science, Caroline brings a unique perspective to her teaching, combining artistic practice with an understanding of the science of light, colour, pigments, geology and water. She believes that a deeper understanding of how landscapes are formed enriches the way we see, interpret and paint them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eAn adventurous plein air painter, Caroline is known for her energetic and often feisty approach to exploring the Australian bush. 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