Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th June
Following a very successful two days last year, we are really excited to welcome Herman Pekel back to the Old Bank for his second visit – all the way from down under.
Herman will demonstrate and take you through his process of painting landscapes wet on wet and wet on dry, breaking it down into easy to understand steps. Throughout the weekend he will discuss composition from photos, colour, tone and brush strokes, in order to produce lively, simplified, glowing paintings. You will paint at least four pieces across the two days and there will be lots of demos giving you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself.
Includes refreshments throughout both days
About the artist
Herman Pekel born in Melbourne in 1956 and at age 17 held his first solo exhibition in Melbourne, which was a sell-out.
Early in his career, he painted on location with well-listed artists Ernest Buckmaster, Lance McNeill’s and Roger Webber; these talented artists left a strong impression on his development as an artist, enabling him individuality that liberated his spontaneity of creative thought, leading him to work instinctively with light.
He spent three years studying and painting in Amsterdam and London, where he encountered the works of Constable, Turner and Rembrandt. These artists impressed him and influenced his own art practice.
On returning to Melbourne in 1981, he began studying for his fine arts degree at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, studying under artists such as Dale Hickey, Jeff Makin and Clifton Pugh.
These artists had a substantial impact on cultivating his appreciation of contemporary art and experimentation with abstract impressionism.
His tonal works in oil and watercolour express contemporary impressionism to the fullest and range from Rural/City Landscapes, Café/Bar Interiors to Dynamic Industrial Scenery.
A multi-award-winning painter: a three-time winner of the coveted Camberwell Gold Medal Art Award plus awarded the prestigious Alice Bale Award in 1989and again in 1993. You will find early works done by Herman signed “Herman Pekel” with his later works signed “Pekel.”
His works are featured in several books:
- “Australian Impressionist and Realist Artists,” compiled by Tom Roberts (nephew of impressionist artist Tom Roberts) and features Australian artists.
- “120 Years of Watercolours” by the Australian Realist Artists.
- “Artists and Galleries of Australia and New Zealand” by Max Germaine.
Herman is a painter of immense talent and insight and continues to exhibit across Australia actively and internationally.
What you will need to bring
Packed Lunch
Several Sheets of Arches rough 300 (or buy from us on the day)
Hake flat brush
Blade/sword brush
Selection of round brushes
spray/mister
Pencil
Board
Selection of artist quality paints in you usual pallet An iPad is useful if you have one but not crucial