Explore Oil Painting Through Observation, Colour and Process.
Learn from an Experienced Painter
Robert’s workshops are designed for everyone from beginners taking their first steps with oil paint to experienced painters and artists wishing to explore new methods, approaches and ways of working.
Drawing on decades of experience as a painter working with the human figure, these workshops share the processes, decision-making and practical knowledge that underpin a sustained painting practice. Through demonstrations, guided exercises and individual feedback, participants develop a deeper understanding of colour, form, light, paint handling and the possibilities of oil painting.
The teaching is informed by a professional career recognised through representation in the collection of the National Gallery of Australia. This practice was further enriched through postgraduate study at the Glasgow School of Art, undertaken as the recipient of the Samstag International Visual Arts Scholarship.
The workshops offer insight into the methods, approaches and ways of thinking that support a more confident and independent engagement with oil painting.
image above: after Caravaggio’s Amor Vincit Omnia 2025, oil on unstretched canvas
Painting the Figure in Oil: Colour, Structure and Light
A foundational course in oil painting through the human figure, exploring colour, light, form and the methods behind confident painting. With a maximum of 7 participants, the workshop provides a focused environment where each student receives individual guidance, feedback and support in developing their own painting practice.
You will learn
Handling oil paint with confidence
Mixing colour through observation and colour relationships
Working with limited palettes to develop stronger colour judgement
Understanding light, shadow and value
Creating convincing three-dimensional form
Brush handling, edges and paint application
Building confidence to make independent painting decisions
Duration: Six weekly sessions, 2 hours per session
Materials: A materials list will be provided upon enrolment. Students supply their own materials.
Level: Suitable for complete beginners developing their first understanding of oil painting, as well as experienced painters wishing to refine their approach to colour, form and technique.
Location: The Creator Incubator, 15A/50 Clyde Street, Hamilton North NSW.
Book Your Place in the Six-Session Workshop Series
Booking is for the complete six-session workshop series. Places are limited, and payment secures your enrolment.
Upcoming workshops & bookings
New workshops and painting courses are currently being planned. Further opportunities for focused, small-group learning will be announced soon, including dates, availability and booking details.