Workshops Past....
Been and Gone

This is the place where you find out what goes on in Mark's workshops past.  Tears or tantrums??  Or triumphs and tarts (the ones you eat I mean, sheesh)??  A whole lotta info for you to have a squiz at.  If you are interested in attending a workshop in the future, have a stickybeak at our workshops past to see what we all got up to!

And when you've done that, you might like to go back to our Upcoming Workshops page & see what's coming up!

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"Unlock the Light"
November 2024
Woolgoolga, NSW

Another great weekend at the Woolgoolga Art Gallery. A wonderful group with loads of laughs, frustration but no tears and certainly a few heads left full of knowledge!

For the workshop flyer, click here.

For the workshop notes, click here!

And for some feedback from our participants, scroll on!

I found the workshop has changed the way I think about painting the light.  

To use the sky colours to  create distance/perspective/time of day.  To then understand how to use the sky colours as reflections and highlights.

I am very much looking forward to getting into my studio and play with this for a while.  So I guess the right word would be 'inspiring'.    

I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop, it was fun with quite a lot of belly laughs.  

Regards

Jan T

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The workshop was fabulous. A real aha moment for me to learn so much about painting light. Well done to both of you. I also loved the group. It is just wonderful to hang out with like-minded people and enjoy painting and learning:)

Sue

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"Winter Headland"
August 2024
Woolgoolga, NSW

Thanks to everyone for such a great weekend in Woopi!  Beautiful people, loads of laughs, a bit of frustration and loads of learning!

For the workshop flyer, click here.

For the workshop notes, click here!

And for some feedback from the participants, scroll on!

Hi Frankie and Mark,

Wow!!!! such comprehensive notes on the weekend......thanks so much!!!!!! would of definitely forgotten most of what we did lol. All the colour mixes help also....cheers.

It was such an enjoyable weekend and because of it, I have got some of my mo jo back and I am looking forward to finishing my masterpieces ha ha . Shame I have to work my day job lol   

It was definitely great the way Mark explained the different sections to practice first so we all could get a hang of what we were meant to do and then repeating it helped immensely. 

It was a wonderful weekend, I have learnt so much. Thanks again Mark for sharing all of your knowledge and jokes lol  it was very enjoyable.

It was lovely meeting  new people and putting a face to you Frankie.

I will definitely book into another one of Marks workshops in the future. I was quite surprised that a few of the participants didn't know what scissors, paper, rocks meant. Lol 

Cripes I should of said I won the contest lol 

Wish Mark all the best for his upcoming scan.....I am sure he will blitz it!!! 

Take care guys

Cheers Karin  

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"Soaring"
April 2024
Esk, QLD

Thanks everyone for a great weekend in the beautiful Somerset Valley QLD.  We were absolutely blown away by how well you all did with your gulls!  Great job!!

For the workshop flyer, click here.

And for the workshop notes, click here!

For some feedback from the participants, scroll on:

Thanks Frankie for looking after us so well on the weekend.
And to Mark
An outstanding Weekend !
So enjoyable and helpful
And I won Celeste 
I really appreciate it
Thanks Gai

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New skills learnt with some free entertainment thrown in!

Evelyn

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Weekend owrkshop in Esk with Mark Waller.  Awesome time as always thanks Mark and Frankie

Nikki

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I really enjoyed the latest workshop. The final outcome for all was extremely good and leaves us with a way forward for painting translucency. Mark was, as usual, fun to listen to and to work along with.  The local was great for me and I have no complaints or improvements to add. Thank you for the notes which will be of great use.

 Thanks,

Linda

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"Dune Slice"
February 2024
Esk, QLD

Thanks everyone for a wonderful weekend painting dunes in the Somerset Valley in QLD!

For the workshop flyer, click here.

And for the workshop notes, click here!

For some feedback from the participants, scroll on:

Thanks Frankie. 

These notes are very helpful. 

I’m going to try your chocolate slice recipe too. 

Leone

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Hi Frankie,

Great weekend thank you so much to yourself and Mark for making it so enjoyable.

Ros xxx

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My husband surprised me with Marks workshop at Esk for a Christmas present, I was excited but also very nervous at the same time.

Once at the workshop, Mark made me feel at ease with his carefree attitude, which I have seen of him on his You Tube tutorials, and the DVD’s that I have purchase. Once we started our primed painting of the Sand Dunes, I felt out of my comfort zone a feeling of nervousness came over me, and I got stuck on what to do next, being of old school I was too afraid to ask, so I had my own private melt down.

I know now there was no need for me to feel that way as Mark is so fourth coming with any questions, or help that you may need, by the end of the day and some great advice from Mark I was well and truly ready to take on the next day.

So I would like to say a big thank you to Mark for your help and I promise next time I will “hear the joke that you told me about the dog and its belly being rubbed” at the time I was taking in everything that you had suggested to me so I can improve and be comfortable with my own artwork, so sorry about that.   

And thank you Frankie for making me feel at ease, and I hope to have the opportunity to do another workshop with Mark again in the future.

Kindest Regards

Alannah

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"Understanding Water"
September 2023
Lennox Head, NSW

Thanks so much to our fabulous participants for coming down on Saturday for this one day workshop at Lennox Arts Collective gallery :)

For the workshop flyer, click here.

And for some feedback from the participants, scroll on!

Hi Frankie

It was a really enjoyable day! 

I think we all got a lot out of observing Mark paint and listening to him chat about light and how it interacts with water. 

It was also lovely that we had a chance to explore and discuss with others. 

As a beginner I found that it took me a bit longer to get a hang of some of the techniques and I would have liked a bit more time to practise before moving on. That being said, I understand that there was a lot to cover in a short space of time. 

I'm looking forward to trying it out at home. Thanks a million for a fantastic day!!

Zoë

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Hi Frankie

I really enjoyed the one day 'Understanding Water' workshop.

Mark is a generous tutor and it is so nice to learn with a small group of arty people.

And of course it is always enjoyable to have a reason to visit Lennox Head!

I always learn something new when I attend Mark's workshops. I have a particular interest in painting water and Mark's tips make it easier to work out how to make it look 'real'.  Mark's workshops inspire me to keep improving my painting skills. 

many thanks

Anne 

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"Tropical Hideaway"
August 2023
Esk, QLD

Thanks so much to the lovely participants who came to the glorious Somerset Valley for our workshop escaping to the tropics!

For the workshop flyer, click here.

For the workshop notes, click here.

And read on for some feedback from the participants:

Had a great workshop - thank you to Mark's knowledge and Dad jokes, and your wonderful organisation. 

Many thanks, 

Chris

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Hey Frankie,

Thanks for the notes so fast :)

I thought it was a great workshop and Mark got around the class really well and it was a lot of fun as alwaysJ

Thanks so much guys, Cheers Nikki

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Hi Frankie and Mark,

Thanks for all the notes, it's so helpful to have someone taking notes so you can just concentrate on the actual painting 😀.

I loved the weekend and have almost finished another version except for the water as I was waiting for the notes so I don't stuff it up 😂

Can't wait for the next one. 👍

Thanks Michelle 

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"Coastal Pathways"
June 2023
Woolgoolga, NSW

Thanks to a wonderful group of participants for this lovely exploration of coastal foliage and pathways at the fantastic Woolgoolga Art Gallery!

For the workshop flyer, click here.

For the workshop notes, click here.

And, read on for some feedback from our participants:

Hi Frankie

Thank you to Mark for a great workshop.  It was quite challenging and offered so many insights into improving my painting skills.

The way the workshop was run was relaxed and friendly and I always love the jokes and stories that Mark shares in between the business of painting!

Thank you also for providing the workshop notes so we were free to concentrate on our art, and for the delicious snacks for morning tea.

I always learn something new at Mark's workshops and it is so good to learn from someone so skilled at painting my favourite subjects (nature and the sea!)

with many thanks

Anne

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Hi Frankie,

Thank you and Mark for the experience.  I enjoyed every minute of it.  I was a bit nervous to come, being new to painting, but Mark was very patient and encouraging, as were the other workshop participants.  I feel like I learnt a lot, especially about brush technique and contrasting to create depth, and can now continue working on the painting at home on my own.  Would definitely love to do another workshop if you were to come back to Woolgoolga (with your caramel macadamia nut slice!!).

Cheers,

Elena

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Morning Frankie, just wanted to let you guys know that I thought the workshop was great. I learnt a lot both in tips, techniques, skills and overall approach to a painting. Mark is a great teacher and his easygoing style creates a relaxed atmosphere for learning. My only criticism was our work space was a little cluttered when it came to watching Mark demonstrate something, as the room size had its limitations . 

David

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"Coastal Glimpses"
May 2023
Esk, Qld

Lovely workshop - lovely people!  We love our Esk workshops!  Everyone did an incredible job with their coastal shrubbery, well done guys!

For the workshop flyer, click here.

For the workshop notes, click here.

And for some feedback, keep reading:

Thank you Frankie!

I loved the workshop!  One thing that might improve the experience would be to add a slight incline to Mark's palette so that we can see the colours he is mixing.

Looking forward to attending again.

Best wishes and thanks

Cath

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Hi Frankie

I have now been through all of the notes and reviewed the workshop.

I think there is only so much you can take in at the workshop itself, I noticed going through the notes a lot of things I had forgotten and without those notes that knowledge would have been lost.

I think the way it’s structured is very good. You have pre and post workshop information so I don’t think there is anything to improve on. I have made my own practice regime sheet from the notes and my experience at the work shop. So that I can develop the skills that we discussed in the workshop. I have attached a PDF of what I will be working on in my studio. For your info. But I think this list is different for each person depending on where they are. 

I mentioned to Mark for the next month I will be concentrating on the type of back grounds we did in the work shop, and practicing the trees in a series of 8 x 10 canvas panel studies. He said he would be interested in seeing those when I have done them I will email you some so you can flick them to Him.

So all in all I think it was well designed I learned a lot I have heaps of practice to do so all it good here.

Regards

Gary 

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"Loosen Up!"
February 2023
Esk, Qld

What a wonderful bunch of humans!  This was a really lovely workshop with exceptionally generous souls!  Everyone did an amazing job with their stormy, dynamic beach scenes, and learned more about how to "get loose" with it!  :D :D :D

For the workshop flyer, click here.

For the workshop notes, click here.

And for some feedback from the participants, scroll on!

Hi Frankie , Thanks very much to you and Mark for another great art workshop ( I did learn heaps ! )

I hope you have a great family holiday in Canada 🍁 🇨🇦 , and enjoy yourself heaps ❤️

Please keep me in mind for the next art workshop, as I really look forward  to these 😊

Lots of love from Junita 🌸 xox 

Ps , Tash and I did a bit more painting yesterday afternoon once we got back to camp and had a few drinks 🍹 😂 

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Thanks Frankie

Great workshop

Love the notes ! (Brian)

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"A Whaley Good Workshop"
October 2022
Esk, Qld

What a wonderful bunch of lovely humans!  This was an outstanding workshop filled with laughs and learning :)  Everyone did an amazing job and a gorgeous group of whales was created!

For the workshop flyer, click here.

For the workshop notes, click here.

And for some feedback from participants, keep reading!

Hi Frankie & Mark,

Just wanted to say thank you for a great weekend of learning new painting techniques and lots of laughs thrown in as well.

I jumped straight into finishing off my painting this morning with some darker glazes, splashes & bubbles & I totally love him. He is already up on the wall, it's not his final resting spot but it will do until he is sealed.

Thanks once again,

Margie 

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I had such a fabulous time, Mark explains the painting processes in a way that is so easy to understand and interpret. The outcome for me is I came away with so much more knowledge - and to not be so hard on myself ! There is no pressure in Marks class.

The class has a very happy, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 

Just a wonderful experience and I can't wait for the next class. 

Thanks Mark and Frankie,

Michelle

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I can’t recommend an artist’s workshops highly enough if you haven’t done one you will be amazed at the level Mark Waller can help you achieve fun and stress free :)

Nikki

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Thanks Frankie. I had a great time, learnt a lot from Mark’s easy to follow instructions and his personal individual input when needed.

Thanks guys.

Tony.

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"Painting The Not-Waves"
August 2022
Woolgoolga, NSW

A lovely time was had in gorgeous Woolgoolga Art Gallery as we went through the process of discovering the "not-waves".  Seeing waves in a different perspective and broadening our painting horizons through painting in this way!  We came away with 2 paintings, one a moonlit scene and the other a shallow water, bright sunlit day.  Everyone did so well!

For the workshop flyer, click here.

For the workshop notes, click here.

and scroll on for some feedback from our participants!

Hi Frankie

Thank you to Mark and to you for a wonderful inspiring workshop at Woolgoolga at the weekend.

I had been wanting to attend one of Mark's workshops and it was great that this one was an easy drive.

I learned a lot and enjoyed the stories and humour too. The atmosphere in the class was supportive and friendly.

Thank you for the lovely morning tea!

with best wishes

Anne 

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Fabulous workshop 😀

Mark is an engaging and humorous speaker that easily held my attention through the 2 days. I was impressed with his background "sciency" knowledge of wave subject as well as the colour theory and art techniques that he shared.

Frankie, you are amazing. The workshop ran smoothly and you provided the best morning tea offerings I've ever had at a workshop. You were friendly, informative and very approachable as well as very supportive to Mark. A genuine diamond asset for Mark.

I like Woopi as a venue township, busy enough to have a few din er choices but slow enough that we felt comfortable travelling around the town.

Gallery had great parking and accessibility, Renita was very thoughtful too. 

All the best

Chris

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Hello

I really got a lot out of the workshop and will get even more direction with the help of your excellent notes.

Thanks very much for such clear comprehensive notes

Best wishes

Veronica 

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"Early Morning Beachscape"
April 2022
Esk, QLD

This was a beautiful, collaborative workshop where we all discovered so much about how to paint the beach in low light conditions.  One scene, three colours, one light source.  Everyone’s interpretation was absolutely beautiful.  Some were airy and spacious, some were bold and stormy. All were incredible.  Well done everyone!

For the workshop flyer, click here.

For the workshop notes, click here.

And scroll on for some feedback from our participants:

Hi Frankie, Mark,

What can I say all you guys workshops are my favouritesJ I really love the colours in this one they seem super peaceful so I’m looking forward to getting some time to flaff around with them both, I think I’ll do one with the bigger close up wave… maybe a seagull or two on the beach??? The other one I’ll keep going with the distant tide out kind of  look.

Suggestions… hmmm I reckon we amateurs all struggle with horizon lines so I would have preferred to have put this in cause I spent ages getting that even remotely straight as always J

Anyway like I said ALL the workshops are my favourites they are funJ

Nikki

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Thankyou Mark and Frankie for an amazing weekend workshop in Esk.  Mark’s generosity in sharing his incredible knowledge and passion of light, water and waves was inspiring.  I’ve come away with not only new art techniques but also a new mantra … one life …. be kind, and, …. play. 

And Thankyou to Frankie - a very smooth. No-hassle weekend with follow-up workshop notes - wow !  ‘Twas a BIG weekend art hug ❣️ Thankyou 🙏

Chris 

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What a wonderful weekend, great tuition from a brilliant artist and a wonderful man. Lots of laughs, lots learned, wouldn't change a thing. Thank you

Erin

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Hi Frankie and Mark

It was a truly great experience at the art work shop last weekend… very good advice and help and a lovely group of friendly warm people - 

well chosen !!😄😄

I really want to Thankyou both for all the hard work you put into it for us - you were both amazing and very generous with your time .

Thanks for a super time

We loved Esk also!

Cheers Bev  

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"Coastal Foliage - Details Details Details"
June 2021
Esk, QLD

Thanks everyone for all your hard works and laughs over the weekend!  Great to be back on the workshop trail after more than 12 months without!

For the workshop flyer, click here.

And for the workshop notes, click here.

For some feedback from our lovely participants, scroll on:

Hi Frankie,

The weekend workshop was fantastic - I always learn so much from Mark. Not only is he so knowledgeable in his art - he manages to teach in a way that makes you feel very relaxed. He is excellent at translating his canvas skills to the class. 

I love every minute of these classes, amd i can't wait for the next one ! 

Thank you

Michelle

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I attended the workshop. Can't recommend Mark's workshops (and videos) enough. If you want to learn about painting beach scenes, water or marine scenes then Mark's channel is the one to follow. Also highly recommend their recipe book on their website!

Nici

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Many many thanks Frankie…. And of course our Art Guru Mark !

 Great weekend, Lots to think and do getting home….  

 Junee 

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Hey Frankie,

It's a great weekend away and I really needed it actually, I have been painting every day since and it really has inspired me to paint again and that I need art in my life. Before the workshop I wasn't making time for it at all. A big thank you to you both for making this class and it's noticeable you put a lot of work into it.

It was really nice to get away and visit Esk, I think it's a perfect location you have chosen for this workshop. I really got a lot out of this class on different levels and I feel I not only have improved my painting skills and knowledge of colours and composition,  but also how I approach my painting in general. Mark has a great way of keeping the class light and fun and I really enjoy that about your workshops, he also has lots of jokes and I'm reminded not to take life so seriously. This workshop is so much more than just painting!

Frankie your notes are Great! I noticed you where typing but I didn't realise that you where documenting the whole class to this detail! Thank you for going to this amount of trouble it's very much appreciated and I will use them a lot for future reference!!

Cheers,

Matt

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Hi , thank you Frankie for those very comprehensive notes and photos. Makes it a lot easier  for me to follow. 

I learnt a lot on the weekend and now to put it all into place. Practice, practice, practice eh! 

I don’t have any negatives to comment on, all good,  thanks  you to both. 

I can see Mark does enjoy the tutoring and he comes across well. 

Thanks once again. 

Pan Ettridge 

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"Simplifying The Complex"
March 2020
Esk, QLD

We love our Esk!  Thanks so much to all the wonderful participants for coming (some all the way from WA) just in time before the COVID-19 lockdowns started rolling out!

For the workshop flyer, click here.

And for the workshop notes, click here.

For some feedback from the folks, scroll down:

Hi Frankie

Thanks again for organising everything for the weekend and these notes are great.  Please also pass on my thanks to Mark for his guidance and instruction over the weekend- I found myself looking at the ocean and landscape from the plane analysing the light and dark haha!

Kristine

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Hi Frankie,
Wow thank you for the detailed notes, I'm blown away at the info and pictures you have detailed everything from the course and more! This is an added bonus I wasn't expecting!
I'm so happy I attended this course, all of the info was easy to understand and it was presented in a light and enjoyable way. I learnt so much and it has changed the way I look at the ocean...In a good way.
This course would really suit anyone who wants to learn to paint. Thanks again I will definitely join you for another class soon!
Matt 

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Dear Mark and Frankie,

Thank you for Simplifying the Complex! Still a bit complex till I practice those techniques. “Brush Miles”! I will be following the CDs carefully. The only suggestion I could give is to let us know the mystery of phthalo green! Is it a cheat for water becoming more shallow. Is it best to follow the colour recipe instead. Maybe it’s not needed on the materials list?  

Always educational and fun. Keep up the good work and keep well.

Yours truly,

Betty 

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Hiya Frankie

We had a great time at the workshop (and on our road trip) and learned lots. We both think you and Mark are lovely folks and thank you both for all your hard work:) Mark was a great teacher and a very generous man to give so much of his time and knowledge to others.  

Cheers Sue

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Hi Frankie,

Thank you for your detailed notes and your great organisation for the days in Esk. The notes certainly help when you are back at home and endeavouring to complete the picture. They will also be good to use for painting other pictures. One thing that might be good is if you could bold or highlight when colours are used, so that at a glance through the document, paint groupings stand out e.g. Burnt Umber and French Ultramarine Blue. Just a thought.

I really enjoyed the learning during the weekend, even though I was frustrated at times. Mark is an engaging presenter with a wealth of information at his fingertips. I think everyone ended up with a  depth of knowledge to enable them to start the next work with less trepidation. One part that possibly needed to be chunked was the foliage and rock part, as there were a lot of colour combinations to think about, but this was a minor problem as Mark was willing to repeat the combinations.

It was a great art weekend – lots of hard work, learning and laughter. Very inspirational!

Thanks again,

Linda

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"Paint The Tropics!"
October 2019
Esk, QLD

Thanks  to our lovely participants in Esk!  For the workshop flyer, click here.

And for the workshop notes, click here.

Scroll on for some feedback from the participants!

Thanks for a great weekend.  Always a pleasure to be part of an Esk Workshop. 

-Deb

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Thanks Frankie.

The downloads have come through okay.

Had a really good time and learnt a lot.

All the best Kareena

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Hi Frankie. Thanks for the email, I appreciate all the effort you’ve put in to make these notes so comprehensive. It will make my task easier in completing the painting. Pass on my thanks to Mark for the informative  practical tips and a enjoyable two days.

Tony

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"It's All Relative"
June 2019
Woolgoolga, NSW

Thanks so much to the lovely folk at Woolgoolga Art Gallery for another great weekend of learning and painting!

For the workshop flyer, click here.

And for the workshop notes, click here.

And, read on for some feedback from the participants:

Hi Frankie!

I would be grateful if you could pass on my thanks to Mark for the weekend workshop at Woopi. My sisters and I all learned a lot and will be digesting and practising what we learned over a long period of time, hopefully. Some concepts which I didn’t fully grasp are slowly sinking in now. I will also purchase some Vlogs or DVDs soon so the learning journey can continue. 

If I didn’t speak or respond much, it was because I was furiously trying to remember the paint blends and techniques that Mark was demonstrating! After having taught senior students it was very interesting for me to be a student for a change. Kerry has also been a teacher but of little kids. My sisters and I all enjoyed Mark’s teaching style: the combination of explanation, demonstration and reinforcement, plus individual assistance. However, it is probably more Mark’s personal style, which combines passion, exuberance, warmth and laid back approach which we particularly enjoyed. 

After 6 hours of teaching in 2 hour lessons [my dreaded day!] I appreciate how tiring the days must be for Mark and I would just like to say thank you. Thank you for the lessons, the sharing [of his passion and skill as well as personal health experiences], and for the opportunity for me to see my world in a different way. I am already an amateur photographer and thought I knew a little bit about light, but now I am aware of so much more.

Thank you to you too Frankie. You and Mark seem to have a very friendly and relaxed relationship which helps with the overall warmth of the presentation of the workshop. Thank you also for the work you did to make the weekend enjoyable, and for the notes and photos which will follow. 

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Hi Frankie,

Sorry for the delay in replying. I probably needed time to process what I'd learned.

Thanks so much for the notes. They are certainly useful when trying to finish off the paintings we started at the workshop and there are great painting clues that probably didn’t register on the day.

I really enjoyed the workshop and the company of the others at the workshop.

Mark is very passionate about his craft and an excellent teacher. I’ve spent a lot of time in the ocean, surfing and diving or just floating about and I guess I’ve never thought much about the influence of sky colours on the colours in the water. I came late to painting and I’m really enjoying it although so bloody frustrating at times. If I can reflect on Mark’s words when I undertake my next masterpiece I’m sure it will make the journey easier.

Thank YOU for all you did on the day. And thanks to Mark for his willingness to share his journey of recent times.

Hopefully we may catch up again.

Regards

Pete

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"A Beachscape Recipe"
May 2019
Pakenham, VIC

A lovely bunch came to Melbourne Art Direct for this workshop exploring the Beachscapes Paint Recipe book and making a painting using the paint recipes from this.

For the workshop flyer, click here.

And read on for some feedback from the participants:

Hi Franke,

I loved the workshop, Mark was very generous, sharing lots of tips etc.  Thanks for warning us about his terrible jokes.

I knew Mark was a wonderful artist, it was brilliant watching him demonstrate and paint.  

Kind regards

Dianne.

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Hi Frankie

I had the pleasure of being in the workshop over the weekend at Pakenham, Terri signed us up together.

Mark is truly awesome and inspiring (please stop laughing I wouldn’t want you to fall off your chair)

Cheers,

Kris

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(Facebook comment)

And oh what a workshop it was.  Loved the painting, but loved the words of wisdom even more. Had a great time. Thanks Mark for my present. Who knew you were such a great sculptor too.

Fi

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"Drama and Contrast - Making Waves"
March 2019
Esk, QLD

We had a great workshop in the Somerset Region of QLD in Esk exploring dramatic backdrops and turquoise waves!

For the workshop flyer, click here.

And for the extensive notes on the weekend, click here.

And for some feedback, keep on scrollin':

Hi Frankie,

Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the workshop - I learnt heaps and the time just flew :)

Mark’s classes are so relaxed and such a good laugh and everything is so well set out and organised.

I’ve been to workshops where you feel demoralised and discouraged afterwards and this was just the opposite, I am inspired and chomping at the bit to flick some more paint around :)

Good to see Mark doing so well now too, you guys are a great team and hopefully I’ll see you at a future workshop.

All the best, and thanks again, it was a truly lovely weekend :)

Nicola

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Hi Frankie and Mark,  

The art set up was well presented, very thoughtful.
Personally I totally had a wonderful time watching , listening and attempting to paint what Mark  was teaching. Mark is very giving of the techniques and experience he has taught himself through his art journey.. I love the way he has totally observed / studied the waves, the colours and there    numerous formations. I especially love the warm hearted down to earth person he is.. Thankyou Mark..To Frankie, your an angel..  the water to drink was constantly filled , awesome nibblies  you were constantly helpful  and extremely respectful.. Follow up and documentation of the weekend is overwhelming.. I am so grateful.. Thankyou Cartia..

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Hey Mark and Frankie. On behalf of myself and Cartia we would both like to thank you again for the workshop. It was well and truly a great experience. You both made it easy to fit into the routine you have. And we both learned a great deal, me , especially about how versatile and interesting Acrylics can be. And if you have any weekend workshops down Lennox way count me in. 

Thanks,

Tony and Cartia 

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You never disappoint Frankie, great notes and thanks for the recipe So wonderful to see Mark doing so well and I learnt heaps.

Big thanks to you both

Anita

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Thanks to Mark for a lovely workshop and also thanks to you for managing it all so efficiently. 

Thanks 

Rosanne

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Thank you Mark and Frankie. I had a great time at the Esk workshop. It’s a lot to take in, as you are very generous with your knowledge, so having Frankie’s detailed notes is awesome. I would definitely do this again. Thank you very much 
Cheers Kate

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"Water - It's Time To Reflect"
May 2018
Woolgoolga, NSW

A beautiful time was had in the sun-drenched Autumn goodness of the Woolgoolga Art Gallery!  Thanks to our ladies at the WAG for having this lovely space available for us!

For the workshop flyer, click here.

For the workshop notes, click here.

And for some feedback from the people, scroll on:

Frankie, 

Just to say a big thank you for the extra work you put in for me this weekend.  I came away with my head buzzing with things that I want to try.  All the work behind the scenes you put in did not go unnoticed.  It made for a very satisfactory weekend for all of us. I received my notice for Thursdays class.  Thank you.

Raewyn

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Hi Frankie

I just wanted to thank you and Mark for a fabulous workshop. I have so many things to think about, try and ponder. Not least of which is how I look at the world!

Please pass onto Mark how much I appreciate him sharing his talents, his skills, his personal journey and his outlook on life.  I wish him well for all the challenges he faces.

Thanks again and I look forward to sharing my progress with you and hope to see you at another class soon

Kind regards 

Fran 

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Hi Frankie,

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the challenges & inspiration at the workshop.

Mark is truly a legend in his style & wealth of knowledge which he so generously  presented & shared over the two days.

The workshop was really organised & recorded with a great lot of notes to follow in your email.

I have tried unsuccessfully to acquire a bottle of the Atelier free flow from Eckersley’s - can you suggest another outlet or Avenue to chase this up?

Once again many thanks for a great weekend.

Regards

Lesly

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"Keeping It Simple"
April 2018
Esk, QLD

Many thanks again to all our lovely participants in Esk, QLD!  What a great weekend filled with colour and movement.

For the workshop flyer, click here.

For the workshop notes, click here.

And here's what some of our people had to say about the experience:

Hi Frankie,

Thank you so much for your email and the links. I absolutely loved the workshop on the weekend and am looking forward to painting ASAP!

Many thanks,

Cherie

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Hi Frankie!

Thankyou for all your organisation efforts! 

Loved the workshop, I am now thinking of everything in terms of a colour hour (it’s currently just shifting out of yellow hour here!). 

Also been watching the waves and pictures of water for those perspective lines and vanishing points. 

Can’t think of anything I didn’t like.... only that there should be a workshop in Tassie... and frustration that the mind was willing but the skill was lacking. More time on the brush!!!!!

Cheers, and thanks,

Tegan

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Hi Frankie 

Thanks for everything, only positives from me.

I love the special piece of Mark that I now have in my home. I appreciate all that you both do and hope all has gone well with Mark’s tests.

Regards Anita

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"Let's Make a Painting"
October 2017
Esk, QLD

Lots of laughs were had at the Anglican Church Hall in Esk, with the beautiful Jacarandas as the glorious purple backdrop in the carpark!

For the workshop flyer, click here.

And for the notes, click here.

For some feedback from the participants, keep scrolling:

I would  like to thank you and Mark for another really great workshop, they are always so informative and I get so much out of them.

I had to leave early due to work commitments but be rest assured I will finish my painting over the next week. I'm looking forward to the new DVD'S and the long awaited recipe book.

Kindest Regards

Keith

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Frankie and Mark

I can’t tell you how much I got out of the weekend.  Things that I struggled with have become a breeze.  I now know to start with white and add little bits to it instead of the other way around!  I can’t tell you how much paint I’ve wasted over time (and still not been terribly happy with the end colour).

The whole process of painting relaxes me, so to be able to do it for two days in a row without having to deal with phone calls, people knocking at the door, husband’s wanting you to talk to them, etc was just wonderful.  

Looking forward to the weekend so I can get back into my painting! Thanks to both of you for giving us this experience – I’m sure everyone appreciated it as much as I did.

Regards, Kathy 

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Hello Frankie,

Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the workshop. It was my first so I didn’t know what to expect and thoroughly enjoyed it. Mark has a great way of teaching and made me feel at ease. I’m looking forward to painting another scene on my own. 

Best Regards, Leigh

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Hi Frankie,

Thankyou so much for organising such a wonderful weekend workshop. 

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience . You and Mark are a great team and I learned so much from the experience. 

I look forward to seeing you in Lennox Head and hope to be able to complete my paintings in Mark’s class there.

Cheers Leanne

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"Whale of a Time"
July 2017
Woolgoolga, NSW

A glorious winter weekend was held at the Woolgoolga Art Gallery with a gorgeous bunch of people :)

For the workshop flyer, click here.

And for the notes, click here.

And to read some of the lovely feedback from the participants, scroll on!

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Hi Frankie and Mark,

So much to thank you for.  Firstly to Frankie thank you for all you do to make Mark’s workshops run so smoothly.  Also thank you for these great photos.  And for the V-log.  I haven’t tried it yet but will battle with the computer today and hopefully work it out. 

To Mark, thank you for your time, generosity and endless passion for what you do.   Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and once again learned heaps.  Mind you, it will take me a year to get it right, but I enjoy the journey.  Mark, you are an inspiration in more ways than you know. 

Cheers, 

Ros.

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Hi Frankie

Sorry for the late reply.  I would just like to say I really enjoyed the workshop and look forward to attending more.

Mark is an excellent teacher and happy to help. You also do a wonderful job with the notes they are great to look back on.

Thanks again,

Debbie

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"Rock On!"
June 2017
Lennox Head NSW

A great group in Lennox for this one!  Many thanks to everyone for a brilliant day of learning :)

For the workshop outline, click here.

And for the notes, click here.

For some feedback on the day, scroll on:

Dear Frankie and Mark,

thanks for a really great day today,loved it.

Happy. Kind regards Tone

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Hi Frankie 

Thank you for such comprehensive notes – these are great and so quick!

My honest feedback for the workshop is that I loved it. I loved that it was straight into it and following along with Mark (to the best of our abilities J). The pace was great, the banter fun, the orange biscuits fantastic and a lovely group of people. As in the other two workshops I have done with Mark, I find the information sharing really generous and helpful. I could have gone for a few hours longer but understand that is not necessarily a good thing for Mark. I would love to just hang out and paint with Mark for inspiration but I am sure that would be more of a hindrance for him J.

 Again, thank you both. It was a great day.

 Siggi

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"Making Waves"
February 2017
Lennox Head NSW

Many thanks to our very quiet group!  We hope your brains did not explode too much :)

For the notes on the day, click here.

And for some feedback on the day, scroll on my friend, scroll on:

Hi Frankie

I attended the most recent of Marks workshop at Lennox Head Studio.

Well just let me say I found it fantastic, I learnt so much on how to paint waves, and I have done one other workshop of Mark's, also fantastic.  He has not lost that fun side and everything was so easy to understand can't  wait to see if I can get a place on his next workshop.

Kindest Regards

Keith 

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Hi Frankie,

Just a quick word to let you know I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop last Friday, it went very quickly. Mark is a very talented person and I can't wait to see the notes so I can finish off the painting. Again many thanks, keep me posted on future workshops.

kind regards

Larry

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"Painting Hacks - Recipes 101"
January 2017
Lennox Head  NSW

Mark's first workshop back since his brain surgery in May went swimmingly.  A great, chilled group of artists in the class, and a fantastic day.

Click here for the workshop notes.

And for some feedback on the day, read on:

Hi Frankie,

Thank you  very much, for making Mark's lesson possible today.

I am very happy for many reasons! First, is that Mark is well, playing, and doing what he loves!

Second, that he taught a great lesson today, with flare and his beautiful sense of humour.

A lesson I will treasure for my life!!!

Third, he taught a very important lesson that I did not expect to learn:

Observe and Play, directly linked to colour and its beauty,  for if you forget to do that, or don’t make time for it in your life, you will not enjoy the journey that life is, and miss the magic that is under everyone’s noses!

Today was more than Gold, it was a diamond for me.

Thank You very Much! Frankie and Mark!!!

Cheers and Love

Benny C

PS. Cheers and Thank you to Graham Stevenson for his colour in your life U tube program, it helped me discover Mark and his work.

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Hi Frankie, 

Thanks for the weekend had an awesome time learning from Mark. 

Thanks Shannon

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Another wonderful art workshop with Mark Waller, amazing artist and extraordinary human being.  So generous with his knowledge, and happy to share so much about art and life.  Just a joy to attend his first workshop today at Lennox Head Arts Collective, the first one in 6 months since he survived surgery to remove a brain tumour.  He is a walking miracle and a testament to his sheer strength of will and the skill of our brilliant Aussie neurosurgeons.  Many thanks to Mark, and also to the lovely Frankie Sharman who works so hard to put these workshops together, looks after us and supplies us with reams of notes afterwards...for all of us slow coaches who will never be able to keep up with Mark!

@junitagrosvenor (instagram post)

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"Split Personality"
April 2016
Lennox Head  NSW

A lovely relaxed day at the Lennox Arts Collective with a great bunch of people.  What more could you want?  Maybe some workshop notes I guess?  And read on for some feedback from our chilled participants!

Hi Frankie

Thank you so much for the workshop notes for the Split Personality class.

It is so helpful to have these done for us, leaving us free to concentrate on the actual

lesson. Mark is a good teacher and makes it fun.

I enjoyed the workshop very much and hope to get to another one soon.

I really like the venue too, very central and airy.

best wishes

Anne

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"Water - The Hard Stuff"
March 2016
Esk, QLD

Another great time was had at Esk in QLD - full brains and lots of colour dominated this workshop!

Click here for the extensive workshop notes.

And read on for some feedback from our AMAZING participants!  Thanks everyone for such a lovely time :)

Hi Frankie,

Many thanks to you and Mark for a great workshop last weekend.  I have worked with a few tutors over the years, and I must say that your workshop was one of the best I have been to on many levels.

Mark is very open and sharing with his information.  The amount of theory and demonstrations could have been seen my many as too much, however I got more out of that than struggling to produce a work without that background information.  

Just a bit of trivia..........One of the "aha moments" for me was when Mark talked about figuring out sections of a painting....taking a corner and just painting that.  I could really relate to that idea, and it is a great problem-solving technique.   Simple but effective.   

Also, having the notes and photos of the workshop being taken for the students is a first for me, and a very professional approach.  I suppose there is nothing like taking notes in your own words, but it's impossible to take detailed notes and keep up with what is being said, so I think having notes taken for me is a tremendous bonus, and look forward to receiving them.

In my opinion, the perfect scenario would have been another couple of days....to have given us the opportunity to put that theory into practice with Mark critiquing.  So, I'll be looking out for that longer workshop in the future.

Thanks again to you both for making the weekend such a positive experience.

Best wishes,

Jakki

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Many thanks Frankie for the notes
Helps to organise the chaos in the brain.
Enjoyed the workshop  - now just need to work on putting it into practise

Judi

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"Beachscapes 101"
February 2016
Pakenham, VIC

Many thanks to Shane at Melbourne Art Direct for hosting our first workshop in Victoria, and of course; all our wonderful workshop participants going home with very full brains!

For the workshop outline, click here.

And for the notes, click here.

And keep on scrollin' for some valuable feedback from aforementioned wonderful workshop participants:

Hi Frankie

Could you please pass on my thanks to Mark for the amazing workshop.

He gives 200 percent and is such a wealth of artistic knowledge which he generously shares.

It was  great weekend.

Thanks for all your organisation as well!!!!!

Mark is such a good soul! There should be more like him.

Kind regards

Bev

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Hi Frankie,

I just wanted to give you guys some 'feed back', as I'm sure you like to hear some after workshops with Mark.

I found Mark aggressive and lacking any sense of humour...............bahaha

Just kidding Frankie, it was great!!!

Mark was easy to listen to, entertaining, inspiring and made you feel like you could (with practise) paint too.

I love the wholistic approach, as in taking more time for body, mind and soul to appreciate all around us a lot more.

It was hard for a horrible reason for me to actual start using paints, or to even be in an area with paint, tubes etc around me. I'm sure if Mark had been a boring 'arty farty' dry teacher I would not have coped as well as I did, for that I am so grateful. From now on I'm going to pack color into my art

I will keep in touch, and would love to do the week long workshop In NSW when it comes up.

Thank you both once again, hope I wasn't too 'verbal' in class 

Yours Julie, a very happy 'groupie' xx

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Hi Frankie,

I had a fantastic workshop with Mark on the weekend and would like to say thank you for organising it.  I hope you received my payment and I will be sending a further payment to finish paying for two paintings Mark whipped up but mainly to support the school in the Solomon Islands.

I would also like some information about the Fiji tour in August if you have any.

Thanks again to both of you

Gail

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Hi Frankie,

What a pleasure it was to attend Mark Waller's Beachscapes 101 Workshop in Pakenham. I learnt heaps and I had a great time, so much so, I booked the Fiji workshop.

I have been wanting to get back into painting again after nearly 20 years of not really doing much. I'd dabble a little on occasion and maybe draw now and then, but I wouldn't call it painting . I jumped at the chance to attend Mark's workshop and I'm so glad I did. I learnt more in those two days then I ever did at TAFE or high school. Mark was able to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand and his passion and enthusiasm for painting was electric. I look at everything in such a different manner now, I see colours in everything, colours that I didn't see before.

I have always wanted to learn how to paint water, I was never able to paint it before. I have a painting at home that I did in 1997, that now, after a bit of practice, I might be able to do it justice.  It was an extremely relaxing weekend and Mark made me feel at ease, the banter was good too (its nice to have someone sitting in the gutter with me, ;-) ). I would recommend his workshops to anyone. Mark has reignited my passion for painting and I look forward to learning more from him in Fiji.

Fiona

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Hi Frankie

Although it was getting very hot to paint in the afternoon, I enjoyed the workshop very much and appreciated Mark's generosity in sharing his techniques and color mixing recipes.  It was a an "easy" workshop to do because Mark was able to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere among the students and was willing to share his own life and enthusiasm for painting with us with great humor and honesty.  Thanks for organizing a great weekend.

Love

Georgi

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Hi Frankie,

I have delayed my feedback until now simply because the whole experience was so overwhelming spiritual and exhilarating that it has taken some time for me to process this amazing time! Could not even sleep for two days!

Frankie, I was not sure how I was going to cope with the workshop as I have vision and physical impairment ( both wrists are very painful from a previous accident and have limited use,) never having been to an art workshop, I did not know what to expect.

There is so much I could say about this mind blowing experience, however what was so prevalent was that Mark is a master in his art and has the amazing skills to teach and make you believe in yourself. I believe his amazing passion and success in sharing his fantastic art comes from his  beautiful spiritual soul and his love and dedication to make a difference as an humanitarian and leave a footprint in this world.  He has truly broken the block I had with beginning to paint and has taught me skills to get on with having fun with my brush and paint!!

Not only is he easy on the eye, ;)  but he is bloody funny and cheeky!  Love him and his art with a passion!!!!.  It was worth the long wait. can’t wait for the next one! 

Sorry you did not come as well, but it was evident that we all love you, and I commend you in trying to get the workshop notes out of him ;) Look forward to receiving them.

Warm regards to you both!!

Engela

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"Split Personality"
"Splat It Out"
January 2016
Chittaway Bay, NSW

Thanks again to the gorgeous Penny Stanton at Inspired Artspace, and all our wonderful participants for taking part in our workshops this year.  Many thanks also to Chroma Australia for providing the Atelier Free Flow for our Splat It Out workshop!  Yeah Chroma!

For the workshop notes for Split Personality, click here.

For the workshop notes for Splat It Out, click here.

And for some feedback, read on:

Dear Frankie ( and Mark )

I really enjoyed Mark's workshop.  His teaching style worked for me.  I enjoyed how he split the process and the use of each canvas.  He was approachable and had lots of good helpful tips along the way to share. I was not one of those who expected to go home with a finished product. I did not feel pressured to do this. So I focused on what I needed to at the time.  I felt I went home with a bag of goodies to test out and practice.  I have to add that Mark's sense of humour and outgoing personality was just as valuable to the success of my experience.  I would not hesitate to attend another workshop of Mark's next time he's down.  Hopefully I'll be available.  So please keep me in touch. 

And thanks for the notes they will come in handy. 

Kind regards

Elen

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Hello Frankie,

Many thanks for those workshop notes they will help me tremendously. I just was about to scramble out my note book and sort things to put it onto a useful looking page . This note will take all the hard work out of it and there won't be any misunderstanding in case I got somethings wrong.  I am so thankful to Mark for all everything I was able to learn in his workshop it was so relaxing.  Acrylics and this mural I suppose to do, was a nightmare to me.  Now I do have all the confidence to go ahead with it.  This was absolutely a great workshop I enjoyed  every minute of it.  I now only have to sit down and create my Mural.  Should my health allow it I certainly will be back for more and next time for pleasure only.  This time I had to kick-start myself and it has done me a good.  I didn't have a paintbrush in my hands for years.  Thank you so much once more Mark.

Kind regards from 

Monika

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I loved the whole weekend. It was easy going/fun. Loved learning new things. Due to arm/shoulder  issues I couldn't finish 3/4 canvasses. But I always love chatting and watching others. 

I really loved this. It was looser and not too structured. It flowed well. Haha 

Michelle

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Thank you Frankie for the notes on our workshop.

I loved the workshop and learnt so much (just have to keep practicing now).

Mark is a great teacher and sooo very patient it's always a pleasure being in his class and I look forward to his next workshop at Chittaway Bay. 

Oh and I can finally see I'm making progress with my painting thanks to Mark.

Take care

Margarita

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Hi Frankie,   Loved,  loved,  loved the workshop.  Mark has done a lot work breaking down all the different components of creating a painting and how each relates to the whole.  He is happy to repeat concepts,  has a thorough understanding of Interactive Acrylics : colour,  mixing,  brush strokes and delivers his knowledge  with  authority and comedy.  It is obvious he loves painting.....almost as much as teaching.

Thank you for two very enjoyable days, 

Cheryl 

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Hi Frankie
The workshop got me out of my comfort zone using colours I don't normally use and also the speed of painting 5 canvases in 2 days.
I found it difficult not knowing what I was going to paint without an example of what it was going to look like at the end.

Anne

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Hi Frankie,

Thank you for your email. I thoroughly enjoyed Mark's workshop.  I was the "quiet one in the corner". 

Before attending the workshop I had painted a total of 4 acrylic paintings and this was my 1st workshop ever!!! 

I learnt a lot about building up a painting and gained confidence in splatting paint on a canvas.  

One comment is I would have liked an intro at the beginning of Saturday since I didn't attend Thursday/Friday. Maybe go around the group as well. And a bit of info about how the class was going to be run.  Don't assume everyone knows what happens in an artist workshop.  

In saying that, I am definitely coming to another later in the year.  Would love Mark to run one locally in the Northern Rivers.

Cheers

Lynne

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Thanks  for the info Frankie. The workshop was fun and informative. We both really enjoyed the weekend. 

Kaylene 

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"Everything You Wanted to Know About Seascapes"
21-22nd November 2015
Sydney, NSW

Once again the lovely folk at the City of Ryde Art Society and Willandra House played host to our 3rd Sydney workshop.  A great learning time was had by all involved :)

Click here for the extensive, 23 page workshop notes!!!

And read on for some feedback from our wonderful participants:

To Mark and Frankie,

Thanks so much for a great weekend.  I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and learned heaps.  I loved the relaxed atmosphere and even found some of Mark’s jokes funny – well, almost.  Thanks also to Frankie for all your work to make it all run smoothly.

Looking forward to the next time I can do a workshop. 

Cheers,

Ros

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Hi Frankie

Not having enough input over two wonderful days with Mark, I found myself trying to get my head around painting that coffee coloured water we saw all over Tassie but especially Arthur River where the contrast was, in a word, amazing.

A ‘eureka’ moment … all that talk of substrates & reflected skies came together with simple clarity.

I dragged out all my shots from Arthur River & other tanin water from the trip and there it was for me to see ….  coffee coloured water, no substrate buuuut … reflection so clear so obviously the sky colour … wow!

The aerial shot of the Arthur River entering the sea led to that ‘eureka’ moment … it is so clear!

Once again … many thanks for all your organisation & hard work for the two days.

To Mark … keep your amazing talent growing. 

Thank you so much for the generosity in your teaching … very much appreciated.

As an artist I always found myself looking at light sources & resulting shadows but now I see reflections … everywhere .. the picture is becoming much more complete!! Sky blue was reflected on my deck rails this morning .. go figure!!! 

Cheers

Leonie

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Hi Frankie, 

just a short note to thank Mark and yourself for a very enjoyable workshop. 

Mark asked on Sunday if we thought we had learnt anything and there was a dead silence as we all thought 'yes we have but what is it?' There was a lot to take in and thank you, good fairy, for keeping the notes and clarifying points at the time of the demonstrations.

My mother asked me if it was a good workshop and was it worth the money. I said definitely yes, it will take some time to absorb, reflect and practice. 

But, as I told my Mum you can't buy talent it's a gift.

Love, Jenny

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Thanks Frankie – You are amazing and you write beautifully.  

The workshop crammed so much in I ended up feeling really overwhelmed – but this helps enormously.

Cheers, Erica

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Hi Frankie

Thank you for the notes..you have covered all the details. Thanks to you and Mark for a great workshop!!!

Now its my time to practice

Good luck with all your future projects!

Cheers

Dinesha

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Thanks Frankie

Great workshop. 

Maureen X

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"Beachscapes* | *focus on pandanus
31st October - 1st November
Esk, QLD

We had such a great time at our first workshop in Esk.  Many thanks to Deb and Lynne for getting this one started.  

For the workshop outline, click here.

And for the notes, click here.

And from our fantastic participants:

(This testimonial from Nici who has done this class twice now, in response to me asking why she likes to repeat classes :)

I keep failing the workshop ... no only joking, Mark is very supportive even when each of us is critical of what we have done. Painting is my relaxation and so I book in the workshops to make sure I am painting on a regular basis. I book into Mark's because of his ability to make it seem so simple.  You might even be surprised to know that I'm considering repeating the Pandanus workshop for a third time, and doing this with all workshops. 

Why repeat?  Well it actually relates to how Mark explains painting, being able to see the concepts, being able to actual do the brushwork and techniques, and finally presenting it as an interesting story.  In the first workshop, I'm concentrating on basically copying exactly what Mark is painting, understanding how to do the brushstrokes and colours.  There is so much to take in, I sometimes feel overwhelmed. But during it he opens my eyes to the concepts, how the light plays and reflects. 

I go home and then start to try to repeat it and find there are areas that I just haven't grasped properly.  And meanwhile, my eyes are opened to seeing cadmium yellow medium in the late afternoon sky, or the blue reflection on the back of waves. 

Then in  the second workshop I didn't copy Mark's painting. It was in the vicinity but at a different angle so I can check that I grasp the concepts this time, testing myself but having Mark there to clarify and check. Of course, it consolidates the knowledge again from the first workshop, but I always gain another gem of information. This time I finally understand that I've interpreted dry brush too literally.  Each gem feels like a leap in my painting.

So now why do it for a third time?  This time I'd like to concentrate on making the painting interesting.  I'd like to bring a couple of paintings that I've worked on and this time concentrate on getting the highlights that Mark explains and bits that make it pop. But also circle back and focus back on the brushwork and colours.   Pushing and pulling my painting, as Mark says. 

They say it takes 10000 hours to make an expert, so I've still got a long way to go on pandanus.  But thanks to Mark I'm a little bit closer. 

Cheers
Nici

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Hi Frankie

Thank you for the workshop notes they will come in very handy in the next few months as I try to master this technique. 

I found the workshop to be very informative and has excited me to want to paint a lot more using this style.

Mark was very helpful and easy to listen to. He broke down the information into pieces I found easy to follow.  Thankyou for holding this workshop in Esk I enjoyed it immensely and hope that the next one isn't too far off returning to Esk.

Kind Regards

Rosemary

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Hi Frankie

Again another workshop I thoroughly enjoyed and learnt heaps,  Jill and Jan could not believe how forthcoming Mark is with this knowledge,  and then the notes you do for us.  Jan was impressed with Marks teaching style and said that you are an added bonus,  not only for the notes you do but for asking the  questions we didn't know to ask from Mark when he gets involved with the moment.

Again thanks for a great week with like minded people.

Deb

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Frankie,

What a great workshop.  Mark;s approach was enlightening without being intimidating. Frankie having you there was very beneficial, leaving mark to teach. You taking the extensive notes are invaluable.

Regards Christine Devantier

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"Investigating Pandanus"
20th September 2015
Lennox Head, NSW

A wonderful, info-packed day was had at the Lennox Arts Collective HQ premises in Lennox Head.  

For the workshop outline, click here.

And for the notes, click here.

A couple of testimonials for you too:

Hi Frankie,

Just wanted to say a big thank you to both you & Mark for another excellent workshop.

Shannon absolutely loved it & is really keen to do more. She was super impressed with the great observation & communication skills Mark had (which we already know!) but hopefully good feedback from a young uni student anyway.

As always I thoroughly enjoyed & look forward to your notes to help remind me of everything I've forgotten :) Thanks also for creating a 'space' for both of us to share, its always very special to enjoy time with our daughters.

Thanks Frankie,

Lyn

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Thanks a lot, Frankie, for the notes!!  Wow - 12 pages!!

It was another good and instructive day learning from Mark about how to properly observe what you're looking at, and correctly reconstruct it onto a canvas (ie the subtleties of light on, and growth of, pandanus leaves on tree trunks).  I am determined to actually complete that painting I started - just to show I Can do it.

The reflective light principle goes with everything of course - anything you look at.  

I live amongst palm trees at our house and the leaves are at window level (at the moment, till they grow even taller and we'll only see trunks) and I'm always looking at how the light is focused on them at different times of the day.  Just too many itsy bitsy bits to paint them though!!

Will definitely be giving those passionfruit bickies a try too!!

Thanks so much, again, for a great day.

Cheers for now

Carolyn

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Hi Frankie and Mark

Thanks so much for organising such a wonderful, fun and informative, (though brain-draining) workshop day!  

You packed so much useful information into one day it was a bit mind boggling, but backed up with Frankie's great class notes and photos to jog the memory it's become a great resource.

Can't wait to come to your water workshop, hopefully at Kirra or somewhere close to here in the not too distant future??  :)

Cheers and thanks again for a great day!

Brigitte

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Hi Frankie,

Thankyou so much for your notes. They're very comprehensive and contain so much info. It was great that you were able to keep track of it for us, so that we could really concentrate on the practical side, and immerse ourselves in painting for the day. 

I took so much out of the workshop,  and have been able to incorporate many aspects that we covered on the day, into my own work. I have been really inspired by the day, and would love to attend more workshops in the future :)

And dont get me started on those cookies ;)

Cheers

Kurt

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"Sun, Sand & Surf - Revisited"
1st & 2nd August
Woolgoolga, NSW

A gorgeous, summery weekend in Woolgoolga produced another excellent learning session for our wonderful participants!

For the workshop outline, click here.

And for the extensive notes, click here.

And, some of the lovely people who came had this to say:

Hi Frankie,

Thank you for the receipts and I await with bated breath the receipt of your copious notes. I think you wrote a whole book over the weekend and I can't wait to receive it. 

A big thank you to you and Mark for a wonderfully informative weekend. I learned a huuuuge amount and will now try to practice the techniques. I wish I could have been better at it though!! Lol. 

If you ever come to Brisbane with another workshop, please count me in. 

Once again, thank you. 

Kind regards,

Muza

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Hi Frankie,

Thanks for a great painting workshop over the weekend. I was at the beach yesterday and all I could see was Mark's seascape painting from the workshop....the colours, waves etc!
Best wishes
Noela

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"Beachscapes* | *focus on pandanus"
11th & 12th July
Sunshine Coast, QLD

Another beautiful weekend on the Sunshine Coast learning how to paint pandanus and beachscapes.  Thanks to all our workshop participants, particularly those who came a very long way for this workshop!

For the workshop outline, click here.

And for the notes, click here.

Some feedback:

Hi Frankie and Mark,

Had a great time, I have promised myself one workshop a year with Mark and look forward to it.

Thanks again guys look forward to next year.

Bev

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"Beachscapes 101"
27th & 28th June

"Chuckin Paint"
29th June

Central Coast, NSW

Thanks again to Penny from Inspired Artspace for facilitating our workshops at Chittaway Bay Public School Hall!  And of course to all our fantastic, enthusiastic workshop participants!

And many thanks to Chroma Australia for providing the Atelier Free Flow for the Chuckin Paint workshop!  Woohoo!

For the workshop notes, click below:

Beachscapes 101

Chuckin' Paint

And some lovely feedback:

Good Evening.  Just a short note to let you know how much I enjoyed the workshop.  I found everyone really easy to talk to (even though I don’t hear very well} and Mark made sure I sat very close so I could hear what he was saying (he really is a love).  

I learned heaps about colour, perspective, how to have more confidence with my painting but unfortunately went down with the flu when I got back to Maitland and have been in bed since.  Today I felt much  better, so hopefully tomorrow I will start to paint again.  Please pass my thanks on to Mark and Penny for their wonderful help, and thankyou for the notes about the workshop.  If you were a bit closer I’d make him a fruit cake.  Thanks again,  Judy xxxx

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Hi Frankie

Thank you for the workshop notes, I had a great time at Marks Chittaway Bay workshop, this was my second workshop with Mark and will be coming back for more.

Mark is a very kind and generous teacher so patient and always ready to answer and explain any questions (even when asked the same things over and over).  

Take Care,

Margarita

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"Underwater Secrets"
16th & 17th May
Oakey, QLD

Many thanks to Deb and the wonderful participants at our first workshop in Oakey, QLD.  We all had a great time together exploring the secrets of the underwater world!

For the workshop notes, click here.

And for feedback from the fine femmes, read on!

Hi Frankie,

Firstly, I’d like to than both yourself and Mark for agreeing to come up north a little to see us in Oakey.  I am so appreciative of you holding a class here (we are often forgotten about west of the range).

The two of you work together like a well oiled machine.  Things just ‘happen’ with no fuss or hassles.  A credit to both of you on your professionalism and organisation.

The class itself – I can’t talk highly enough of Mark.  His passion for his craft is very evident.  His passion for sharing that talent and making sure everyone in the class walks away with their own masterpiece and a new found love of art is also very evident.  His whimsical sense of humour ensured we all enjoyed the class.  It was never too serious.

As a relative newbie to the painting world, I was so impressed with how Mark presented himself and passed on his knowledge and skills.  I learnt more on the first day than I have learnt in a combination of all the classes I have attended in the last 12 months.  It doesn’t feel like a paint by numbers class, and we are encouraged to explore paint and tools.  I actually went home feeling super excited about what I’d learned and caught myself looking at things in a whole different way – colours, “cellophane layers”, lol, anatomy – everything.  I’m excited about being creative again and I thank you for that.  I can’t wait for the next class, and my hubby was so impressed that he has offered to help me go to Fiji NEXT YEAR as a 50th birthday present.  I’m sure I’ll see you before that though.

And Frankie – I can’t believe you cooked that chocolate cake – amazing.  Ps – my uniforms are little tight this week, lol.

Thanks again for a fabulous weekend.

Deb

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Dear Frankie and Mark,

Thank you for the warm and inviting learning environment you created at the Oakey Underwater workshop. I have walked away with many more creative painting tools and with practice hope they become skills. Whilst I missed the second morning session I found your notes and photo's have filled in that gap for me, you are both warm and generous people, and it was a pleasure to meet you both.

I look forward to attending another workshop in the future and would recommend Marks workshops no matter what skill level you are at with your art, there is always room to learn more.

Kym

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The underwater secret workshop was wonderful, Mark you gladly pass on your knowledge, skills and answer any question- you have made me think more about what, why, cause & effect and the structure . The way your palette has history/recall - this alone has made painting more pleasurable for me, I feel I have finally gained some control over this area , "I sealed a "BIG" board today" and thanks to Frankie for organising this workshop and us and asking the questions we didn't know we needed answers to - looking forward to another workshop. 

Deb 

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Hi Frankie,

Thanks for the most comprehensive notes (not to mention the cake recipe!) – this is the first time I’ve been to a workshop with such great follow-up.  It’s a brilliant idea as it is easy to forget a lot of the information once you’re back home.

The workshop itself was just brilliant and I loved every second of it.  The plan of attack was very well thought out with no wasted time waiting for paint to dry or waiting for stragglers to catch up.  The layout of the venue was also good, with everybody able to see Mark’s demonstrations and plenty of space for all the attendees and our equipment.

Mark’s relaxed attitude and sheer generosity with his knowledge made for a highly informative and enjoyable couple of days.  I would totally recommend one of your workshops to any artist of any ability.

Also, the information we were given beforehand, little things like letting us know there was a fridge if we were bringing our own lunch, etc. were invaluable.

Thanks again for a great weekend, I will definitely be signing up for a future workshop.

Cheers,

Nicole

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Hi Frankie

I was a complete beginner and wanted to know everything. I literally had only picked up a paint brush 5 weeks before attending the class. I was nervous to attend as such a beginner but Mark is such a great teacher. I learnt an enormous amount about colour, brushes, brush techniques, and perspective. The whole workshop was a joy and the workshop notes were a great asset.

While I was not able to complete my whale painting in the class I went away with enough knowledge to finish it on my own at home. I’m very proud of this piece.

Tania, Mackay QLD

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Hello Mark and Frankie

You were asking us for a couple of sentences in regards to Oakey Workshop and I would like to commend you both on a truly enriching experience, I thank you sincerely!

This may come across as more of an advertisement than anything however am sure you will find it entertaining.

If your creativity has become stifled or perhaps you need to brush up on the theoretical approach to enhance your own style I can assure you Mark's Workshops will not only inspire but delight you!

The entire weekend being structured to incorporate basic painting skills through to more complex explanations as Mark not only demonstrates but continuously reinforces strategies in delivering and breaking down information to easily process and apply to our own paintings in a very relaxed environment.

Frankie provides the safety net for the entire workshop recording information for us to access later, complimenting the generosity of spirit and knowledge that flows freely throughout the weekend.

So if your needing a spark to ignite your artistic passion I was TOTALLY ELECTRIFIED!

Many Thanks to you both for a wonderful experience!

Sincerely Sharlene

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"Tropical Beach(e)scape"
18th & 19th April 2015
Newcastle, NSW

Many thanks to the wonderful Pat and her family for facilitating this great weekend for us!  Hats off to you!

For the workshop notes, please click here.

And some feedback:

Hi Frankie,

Really enjoyed Mark's weekend workshop at Bayway Village.  It was a great weekend and I learnt heaps thanks to Mark and his easy teaching style and humour.

Pat told me I would love Mark and the way he teaches she was not wrong and I wish I could attend his next workshop but unfortunately I am not well enough as I know that I would love just throwing paint around.

Once again thank Mark for me please.

Best wishes

Paulene

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Hi Frankie.

Thank you for the notes, I shall pass them on.

Thank you for all the correspondence re: the workshop it was quite a busy time that I had set myself, but I was so determined to give the ladies of our art class a chance to experience the teachings of a professional artist, especially Mark as he can communicate so well with people and I knew they would adore him as a person and admire his amazing art ability, this is exactly what happened, yippee!!.

Till next time Frankie lovely to have worked with you,

Pat

PS. Mark was a pleasure to deal with.

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"Beachscapes 101"
5th & 6th March 2015
Fremantle, WA

"Everyone Wants To Paint Water"
8th & 9th March 2015
Mandurah, WA

Thanks, thanks and more thanks to all the wonderful people who made our first WA "tour" an amazingly fun and productive time.  We will definitely be back "over West"!!!

For the workshop notes, click on the below workshop:

Fremantle Workshop

Mandurah Workshop

Here's a couple of thoughts from some of our fantastic and lovely participants!

Hi Frankie,

It has been a wonderful learning curve for me.  Hopefully I will meet you when Mark comes back.  Please thank Mark on my behalf for sharing so much information, and for making the workshop such fun.

Best wishes, 

Jill

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Hi Frankie,

Just a note to say how much I enjoyed the two day workshop with Mark and Nic which finished today.

Mark's demonstration paintings were wonderful. He has a great way of sharing his techniques, with humour, confidence and great skills. I have lots of practice to do and shall find the DVDs invaluable. 

Nic was a delight to meet, she was so friendly and helpful.

I hope that Mark and Nic can return to the West soon.

Regards,

Pat

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Hi Frankie,

Awesome! Mark teaches as well as he paints.  He gets everyone relaxed and excited about painting before delivering a clear, detailed and precise explanation in a way that everyone from beginner to advanced can understand.

I would recommend mark's classes to anyone wanting to achieve great results, as well as be included in a fun class with lots of learning and laughs along the way.

Cheers,

Ian

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Good afternoon Frankie,

Just wanted to send a mail in thanks to the team for a lovely couple of days.  I booked the workshop for my mum, as she totally lacks confidence in herself and I thought that with Mark’s style of teaching and my support she would realise that it is not so scary being in a “classroom” environment, that she doesn’t have to learn on her own.  I basically only picked up a paintbrush so that I would know which end to use when it came the time (and thankyou for suggesting practising gradation – mine didn’t look too terrible on the day).  On the weekend I was very quick when introducing myself to let people know that I wasn’t an artist, that I was there with my mum and with L plates firmly affixed.

What was interesting was that even though mum enjoyed the workshop, it was myself that underwent a revelation.  Despite Mark’s casual attitude and a focus not always on painting (lots and lots of stories!) there was an underlying passion and commitment to seeing the best the world can be and an emphasis of bringing that to the easel.  It is interesting how immersion in an experience such as the workshop can enliven one’s senses and deepen the appreciation of the act of creation.  When I stood back and looked at my life, I can see that I have indeed been involved in creation, creative, even artistic endeavour from childhood, so much so that I am going to make the bold claim going forward – I am an Artist – albeit one who is just learning to paint :)

I would definitely workshop with Mark again if the opportunity arises.

Regards,

Jill

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Hi Frankie,

Just wanted to say a big thank you for all the work you put into our workshop, Mark and Nic sang your praises perhaps next time you can come. I so enjoyed the workshop, learned heaps and laughed my way through, Mark is really funny and so generous with his information.  I really look forward to him coming again sometime, thanks again

Kind regards

Val

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Thanks Frankie – I have all the info now.

Mark was a delight to have tutor us. Have had very good feedback from those that did the demo as well. Would love to have him and his lovely wife back some time to maybe do a workshop on plein air painting. He seemed most interested in that...and we do have some amazing coast line here to paint.

Anyway, thanks again

Dee

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Hello Frankie, Mark and Nic,

Thank you for the notes on the Freo workshop, very much appreciated.  I enjoyed the workshop, now looking forward to putting into practice the techniques and applying the colour recipes, wonderful. 

Kind regards,

Wendy, Busselton

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"Seascapes - Simplified"
8th February 2015 
Manly, Brisbane, QLD

Many thanks to the lovely crew at Manly Sea Scouts Hall for accommodating our messy and raucous crew on the weekend!

And thanks to all our participants for "getting loose" with their lovely seascapes too.

For the workshop notes, click here!

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"Beachscapes - Perspective & Atmosphere"
10th & 11th January 2015

"Coastal Foliage"
12th January 2015

"Dolphin Dreaming"
13th January 2015

North Wyong, Central Coast, NSW

Thanks again, so much to the wonderful Penny Stanton at Inspired Artspace, North Wyong, and to all our fantastic participants, especially those who have endured Mark's wit for more than one workshop ;) 

Click here for the Beachscapes - Perspective & Atmosphere workshop notes.

Click here for the Coastal Foliage workshop notes.

Click here for the Dolphin Dreaming workshop notes.

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"Sun, Sand & Surf"
November 2014
Warwick and Stanthorpe, QLD

Many thanks to Peter With, the Regional Arts Development Fund in conjunction with Southern Downs Regional Council and Arts QLD for facilitating these workshops.  Mark and I had a great time with all the wonderful participants, so thank you all so much for your warm hospitality!  We hope to be back again in November 2015.

For the workshop notes for Warwick, click here.

And for Stanthorpe, click here.

And for some commentary, read on!

Thanks for the notes on the workshop Frankie, I didn't realise we covered such a lot of territory. No wonder I was tired at the end of it. It is going to take me some time to get through this and put it into practice.

Cheers,

Gayle

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Hi Frankie,

Many thanks for the workshop notes and V-Logs, received and downloaded successfully.  Fantastic!

All the best,  Sheila

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Hi Frankie and Mark, notes successfully printed.  Great to have them as a reference.  Loved the workshop and I know the techniques Mark demonstrates will be very useful in future painting attempts.

Regards, 
Carol

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"Exploring The Spectrum"
October 2014 - Woolgoolga, NSW

Thanks again Woopi and the WAG's for a wonderful weekend chock full of learning, painting, and even a bit of science!

For the course outline, click here.

For the course notes, click here.

And for some valuable feedback from our lovely ladies, read on!

Thank you Frankie for the notes - Thanks to Mark also for all his effort last weekend.

Jane

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Hi Frankie,

As I missed you when I left yesterday I want to thank you for a very enjoyable 2 days.
You made everything run so smoothly and along with Mark's knowledge and enthusiasm it was great!!!!!

Kind Regards
Noela

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You guys feel like you live here and just go away a lot. Keep comin' back!!

Love

Karen xxx

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Hi Frankie

Thanks for all you hard work on the weekend, look forward to receiving your notes.

One thing I thought could be a good idea is to have a cheat sheet available on the day of the colour mixes used for the various parts of the painting as I found it hard to remember all of them.

Cheers

Rose Law

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"A Focus On Waves"
September 2014 - Adelaide Hills, SA

Many thanks to all for a wonderful weekend in SA!

For the course outline, click here.

And for the workshop notes, click here.

And from some of the lovely workshop participants, some words:

Hello Frankie,

Thank you for organising Mark in delivering a ‘Fabulous, Informative, and Entertaining’ weekend workshop here in Adelaide.

We all appreciated the fact that he decided to visit our city and share his talent and wisdom with our small but enthusiastic group.

My brain is full and I’m sure that I will have a number of ‘lightbulb’ moments in the coming weeks/months/years as I try to put it all together and see some positive results.

Thanks again for all your organising behind the scenes and of course to Mark for generously sharing his amazing talent with us.

Kind Regards

Henny

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Hi Frankie,

I wanted to thank you and Mark for organising a very professional and enjoyable 2 day workshop in Adelaide.

I am a pastellist who is very new to paint but I really enjoyed the weekend and learnt a lot. Fortunately I am very stubborn and persistent and will practice until I master it!  No matter how long it takes!!!!  We had a master pastellist from America who came recently but apart from that I find that very few artists , of any genre, visit Adelaide so it was so much fun to have Mark here.

I really appreciate his family sharing him with us as, being a parent whose husband is away a lot , I understand the sacrifice that entails.

Mark speaks very highly of you and perhaps we will meet another time.

Thank you again.

Regards,

Janette

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Thanks Frankie,

I did enjoy the session immensely.  My head is full of new ideas and plans.  Mark is a very warm and generous person with his gifts.  Will be looking forward to doing the next workshop in the near future.  Perhaps even on the Gold Coast. 

Regards 

Maggie

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"Discovery, Inspiration & Technique"
August 2014 - Daku Resort, Fiji

Mark spent another amazing week in the tropics with a fantastic bunch of painting people from all walks of life.  

What an amazing opportunity to paint and experience life in this gorgeous setting!  

Thanks to Paradise Courses for again facilitating an excellent workshop experience for all involved.  Many thanks to Ann Schmechel for providing the pretty photos below.

For the 2014 course outline, click here.

For the 2014 blog, click here.

And for some lovely testimonial:

Hi Frankie and Mark,

It is almost impossible, okay, it is impossible to express in a short paragraph what a magical experience we had in Fiji at Mark Waller's workshop.  His ability to explain, demonstrate and teach are just incredible.  He is not about "how I'll teach you" but rather "how we learn".  He demonstrated the basics of painting in a completely different way, but more important, a whole new way to look at the amazing world around us, translating it into light, angle, color and depth.

I left knowing that over all there is simplicity and an illusion with every stoke of the brush and mastering that skill and technique is the art of painting.  This is mastered in one way-painting and painting and painting some more.  Did I mention painting?

I think you get the picture. 

Cheers, Ann

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"Beachscapes - The Complete Picture"
July 2014 - Sunshine Coast
Workshop Roundup

Thanks to everyone for a gorgeous, sun-drenched weekend on the Sunshine Coast!

For the workshop notes, click here.

And, for some commentary from the participants:

Thank you so much for your wonderful workshop. I am so inspired watching your passion and talent. I'm very happy that you came all the way up here to do it. I look forward  to doing another, but meanwhile , lots of colour mixing, brush technique and studying trees.

Cheers Judy

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Much thank you, to Mark and his wife Nik, it was a lovely experience, really enjoyable to learn and take away skills, that will make me look at painting in a new light.

Jen.

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Hi Frankie,

Thanks for the notes, I really need them.

I had a great time at the work shop with Mark and the the rest of the group.  It went so fast, Mark taught us so much, he is a very generous, talented artist and teacher.  He really cared about what we were all trying to get out of the weekend.  

Absolutely great value and I can't wait to do another one! 

Thank you to every one concerned.

Regards
Ellen 

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"Whale of a Time"
July 2014 - Lennox Head
Workshop Roundup

Many thanks to this small group for a wonderful day in sunny Lennox Head!

For the workshop notes, click here!

And for some comments from the participants, see below:

Hi Frankie, thank you for the most awesome day! I loved every minute.  Learnt heaps, enjoyed the company & came home with a painting my family loves :) Mark is an exceptional artist & great teacher.  I hope to attend his weekly classes once I sort out days off work. I'll call in to see him. 

Cheers, Lyn

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"Whale of a Time"
June 2014 - Gold Coast
Workshop Roundup

Thanks to everyone for a beautiful winter's day painting whales at Kirra!

For the workshop notes, click here.

And, for some lovely commentary from the participants, read on!

Hi Frankie

Thanks for the notes - it was a great day and I learnt heaps.  I have been drawing tails and fins for practice and plan to have another go at doing my own whale :D

Cheers,

Sami

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Hi Frankie,
 
Once again, thanks so much for Saturday!

I totally and thoroughly enjoyed myself, as you probably gather.  Feel free to copy my Facebook comments into your workshop feedback - I am telling the world! 

Kathy xx 

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Hi Frankie,

Thank you for sending me the outline of what we did the other day.  It's good to be able to look at each stage again and refresh my memory.  I will be in touch with any questions for my whale painting...there's a few things I need to touch up, Mark makes it look so easy at the time haha.

Cheers,

Amber

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"A Focus On Reflections"
"Whale of a Time"
June 2014 - Central Coast, NSW
Workshops Roundup

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!  To all the participants and especially to Penny from Inspired Artspace for our June long weekend workshops!

Click here for the A Focus On Reflections course outline.  

For the workshop notes from A Focus On Reflections, click here.

And click here for the Whale of a Time course outline.

For the workshop notes from Whale of a Time, click here.

If you are keen to attend the January 2015 sessions here,

please contact us immediately (type "JAN 2015" in the comments box).  

These workshops book out FAST!

And here's some feedback from our lovely participants!:

Hi Frankie,

We had a great time at the workshop.... I am not sure if I will ever recover....

Cheers
Marie

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Hi Mark,

Many thanks for a great 3 day workshop, I feel that I learned a lot from you and I really appreciate the generous way you teach, hence less stress and more enjoyable, I am already looking forward to the next workshop.

kind regards Heidi

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Hi Frankie and Mark,

And I have so many wonderful memories from this weekend and it is spooky almost the way things tumbled into place allowing me to meet Heidi Wood and travel with her and now I’ve met Penny and I love that Wyong studio and all the people were lovely and Mark is divine!  And I’ve wanted to work with someone who can paint in the realistic style for sooooo long.

The weekend left me feeling like some window had been opened in my life and brain.

And I don’t think I’ve laughed so much during a workshop, either.  Mark makes everyone feel so at ease with his open manner and approach. 

It is, I think, rare when someone has so much talent and is able to convey it to others and is willing to do so.

And can take a good pay-out!

Once again, thank you for the extra mile you went in trying to get me there. 

I do feel a bit like I’m in the club now.  Cheers.  Look forward to meeting you sometime and big hug for Mark.

 Lesley-Anne

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I am in Caloundra and taking Mark's advice of watching the sea and surf roll in.Fascinating.

I guess for me what I found that some more experienced painters grasped the techniques easier than I did. They finished their painting I did not.

How you get around this I don't know but I felt maybe more time could have been spent with the newer artists. We all paid the same money.

Just a suggestion. Maybe workshops aimed at advanced and another for newer artists.

I have Mark's Dvds with me and because of the workshop they are making more sense.

I guess it is practise, practise,practise.

I would do another workshop with Mark.

Best wishes

Jacque Gillogly

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"A Focus On Reflections"
May 2014 - Sydney, NSW
Workshop Roundup

Many thanks to the wonderful folks at City of Ryde Art Society and Willandra House for having us in Sydney again!  

A *HUGE* thank you to all our participants, so lovely to see some of you back again for another go around this year!!  Our brains were once again (over)filled with wondrous painting knowledge direct from the hand and brain of Mark.  

For the full notes from the workshop, click here.

And some feedback!:

Hi Frankie

Thank you for the notes - I'm going to enjoying reading through them and practicing what I learnt.

I really enjoyed the workshop thanks to you and Mark and look forward to doing more workshops with you both.

Thanks again

Margarita  

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"Sun, Sand & Surf"
March 2014 - Woolgoolga, NSW
Workshop Roundup

A Great. Big. HUUUUGE THANKYOU!!!!  To all our wonderful workshop participants - Nikki, Heather, Pam, Renita, Maria, Karen, Gill, Rob, Gale, Max, Beryl and Linda!!!

Thanks also to Karen, Renita and all the WAG members for facilitating this event so beautifully.  

We had such a wonderful time!  For the VERY extensive workshop notes, click here.

And, some lovely words from some of the gang:

Hi Frankie, 

Well! What a weekend.  Despite all the very vocal whinges and grizzles about tired legs and heads, I have never seen a happier bunch at the end of a workshop.

I have spoken to a few participants and the praises for Mark and yourself are ringing loud and freely. Thank you both so much for enriching our painting lives in such a happy, friendly, powerful way. It was an education from beginning to end.

Mark is humble in receipt of praise, but truly, he is a very generous sharer of knowledge. I suspect this reflects his overall nature though he'd never admit it! Same goes for your place in the proceedings. Never under value the calm voice of clarity that you deliver! 

Thank you both, I hope this is the beginning of a lovely friendship between gorgeous Lennox and lovely Woopi. 

Cheers till next time, Karen, and every one of the very lucky few present this weekend. Xx

P.S.  I've got my paintings next to the TV where I always put the newbies for a day or two. I can't believe what he got me to do! Warts and all they are a quantum leap forward in painting terms. I know where some of the errors lie but still am amazed by the bits that are right...or at least heading there. Amazing teacher. 

K

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Hi Mark/Frankie,

I enjoyed the workshop on the weekend.

I bought some better brushes and had a go at the first exercise of gradation and waves.

The paint went on a lot easier  and I even made  some bits I really like. So I’ll keep at it.

Thanks Mark for encouraging me when things weren’t going quite right for me, I appreciate that.

Frankie thanks for taking the notes, no mean feat. It made it a lot easier for us all to follow/keep up with Mark.

I’m really keen now that I have a better brush.

Kind Regards

Rob

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Hi Frankie and Mark,

I hope you've had a safe drive back home and can relax for a while after a job very well done! 

Thanks for a terrific weekend. 

Mark is a wonderful presenter - full of energy, passion, information and inspiration.  And Frankie - you kept everything running so smoothly and took such good care of us all.  The pair of you make an extraordinary team.

All the best for what sounds like a busy year ahead.  Hope you can come back our way sometime soon!

Best wishes,
Renita

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What a wonderful time we had , and learnt so much from Mark - he packs so much in such a short time , thanks again to you both Frankie.

Regard Maria 

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Hi Frankie and Mark,

Thank you so much for the notes Frankie, I think you were doing more work than us.

I want to thank you both for a really great workshop.

Thanks Mark for the fun, simplifying the "strategies " and the generous sharing of your vast knowledge and skills.

We become so bogged down in all the info out there, this workshop was a real refresher.

I have been painting a long time, became jaded, but this has got that initial excitement back.

You tutor in a way that gives confidence in being able to apply what we've learnt  individually, hopefully skilling up as well, once on our own.

I can't wait to get stuck into it.

Thanks again

Pam Lee

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Hi Frankie,

Thank you so much for the workshop notes. I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. While I have done many paintings of beach scenes, I didn't consciously look at all the elements. Using Marks method should (well maybe) give me better paintings. The workshop certainly gave me renewed enthusiasm.

Regards

Beryl 

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As an aspiring Artist Mark Waller's workshop and dvds has opened up a new way of seeing the world and of how to paint it.  Mark is a kind and thoughtful teacher who guided us through his painting process, sharing his knowledge and wisdom with everyone in the workshop.

He was simply amazing to watch and learn from and for anyone wanting to learn to paint water Mark Waller is the artist for the job. Thankyou again for such a wonderful knowledge filled weekend.

Nicholla

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"Paintings That Pop"
January 2014 - Central Coast, NSW
Workshop Roundup

Many, many thanks to Penny at Inspired Artspace at North Wyong for hosting a great week of workshops!  And thanks always to all our fantastic participants!

For the course outline, click here.

For some notes - (sorry everyone, I had to rely on Mark's memory for these!) click here.

And some nice words from some nice people who came:

Hi Frankie/Mark,

Just wanted to say I totally enjoyed the workshop you held at inspired art space with Penny, It was awesome.  I learnt so much although on the days I may have looked like I was not sinking anything in just had a dumbfounded look on my head the whole time, mainly blown away with what you can do and in such a short time Mark.

I sponge it all in then once everything is said and done I start trying to process it all.  I know you have years of experience but still your work is amazing.  Now I have had time to look back and process everything I am pretty positive I too in baby steps can start learning to produce creative art on canvas.  Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and tricks and tips I will be putting them to use... loved it..

Regards

Lisa

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Firstly I would like to thank Mark for the great 2 days I enjoyed with him at Wyong recently. He was extremely generous with his knowledge and I came away feeling armed with lots of useful info.  

Cheers  Nigel

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Just a thank you Frankie for informing me about the course, I had 2 brilliant days with Mark.

Regards Kevin Kenny

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"A Focus On Reflections"
November 2013 - Gold Coast, QLD
Workshop Roundup

Thanks to all the wonderful people who had their brains twisted inside out for this workshop!  So informative!  So simultaneously inspiring yet overwhelming!  

For the course outline, click here.

For extensive notes & references, including the yummmmmmmy mini Xmas puds recipe, click here.

And here's what some lovely people had to say:

Hi Frankie,

Thanks again to you and Mark for a terrific workshop. Lots of fun and informative at the same time. Mark never ceases to amaze me with the ease and openness he imparts his vast knowledge.

I wish you, the whole team, and your families a very happy Christmas period and an even better New year.

Here's hoping for more workshops next year.

Cheers

Jim

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Every time I attend one of Mark's workshops I come home with new ideas and feel energised to paint.  This one was no exception, with plenty of humour and useful information that will help my paintings get to the next level.  

Mark has the uncanny knack of being able to use everyday language and real life examples to explain what I originally feared would be complex concepts - so, for me, he provides clarity and direction.  All without an ego.  Good food, too! 

 
Kath & Col

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Hi Frankie

I've got say that my life has not been the same since… its opened up a new world, I now look at landscapes/water differently now and there is no turning back!!  And how delightful I say.

My perception has exploded and my physical will catch up with practice, I am certain on that.

Thanks for all the links and notes, very helpful to reflect on and for emptying my water jar!

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Jane Firth

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Thank you Frankie for the notes, that is a lovely bonus to the workshop.

The workshop was great, but it also reminded me how hard it is to paint well, and how much I have yet to learn.
 
Best Wishes
Anne

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Hi Frankie & Mark,

Another exhaustingly informative day (Kirra 30th Nov.) - Thank Heavens for your notes Frankie!!   Soooo much to remember and try to put into practice - this demands real concentration (cos Mark's not in our homes to guide us).  

Thank you also for the yummy Christmas puds - I'll give this recipe a go too!

Merry Christmas to you both, and your families, and a great 2014 to come.

Cheers!!  

Carolyn Heaton

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"Water - Clearer Than Mud"
October 2013 - Moss Vale, NSW
Workshop Roundup

For course outline on this fun weekend please click here. 

Click here for workshop notes and reference materials.

And a few testimonials have come in the meantime:

Hi Frankie,

I had a great time at the workshop on the weekend - learnt heaps, and feel inspired to continue learning to paint!

Nicky

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Hi Mark,

Just wanted to thank you for making the long hike to the Southern Highlands to share some of your paintifying knowledgisms with us.  It was as much fun as it was informative.

Cheers,

Nicki

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"Simplifying The Complex - Water"
Mt Barker, Adelaide Hills, SA
Half Day & Full Day Workshop Roundups

For workshop outline for the full day workshop - please click here.

For the full day notes click here.  

And some of our fantastic participating people had to say this:

Hi Frankie,

What a fantastic time Susan and I had on Saturday with Mark. I felt very blessed just to have discovered the email about it in time and to have the necessary finance (having just arrived back from England on the Monday).

It was inspiring, delicious, scrumptious, a bit like chocolate ya just can't get enough.

Tell Mark I cannot wait for the notes and would you believe, I got all the way home and thought as I put his little painting down, I didn't get it signed. LOL.

So I will just have to attend another workshop in the future won't I.

Thanks again so much for emailing me and tomorrow I will paint for a whole day and finish my wave.

Alison 

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Hi Mark,

I attended your half day workshop at Mount Barker on Friday. I wanted to say thank you. It was just fantastic and I learned soooo much. Your practical tips and easy style of imparting information made it easy to really get inspired. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and can't wait to start trying new things out at home.  Please feel free to use this email as a reference, not that you would need one!

Warm regards

Denise

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Dear Mark and Team,

Thankyou for going to Mt Barker, we need more people like Gail Weaver to organise workshops.

I’m inspired to break from the “Gary mould“ and use more paint –(when we get our Interactive range), and to use white while still creating luminosity.

I hope Gary also has altered his ideals about brush use and application of colours. Its funny that as an Australian I have brighter colour pallet than Gary from the UK!

My love of water and shorelines has been enhanced from attending a Mark Waller workshop........

You are an artist with a tactical mind (the story of going to the beach break because the point was to crowded and 2 car loads of invaders rocked up at your break springs to mind), pleasant personality, and a talent for painting shapes in real proportions.

I think I added myself to your mailing list over the  weekend; if not I’ll do it now.

Cheers Karen

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Hi Frankie

Just wanted to thank you and Mark for the fantastic coordination and workshop in Mt Barker this weekend.  The participants loved every minute and have already asked for the next one.  Look forward to further workshops.

Regards, Gail on behalf of Hills Arts Embassy in Mt Barker SA

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"Seascapes - Open Forum"
September 2013 - Gold Coast
Workshop Roundup

Our first time at Kirra Community Centre - great venue!  Maybe a tiny bit challenging to actually find, but once we got there we discovered a light-filled room, gorgeous high view of the ocean, and a great group of enthusiastic painterly types.  Away we go!  To read through the comprehensive workshop notes, click here.

Hi Frankie

Just a note to thank you and Mark for a great day on Saturday, very relaxing and informative. I will be practicing his method from today ( if I can remember it all).

Cheers

Paul (Seascapes - Open Forum, Gold Coast, September 2013)

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Hi Mark & Frankie,

Another funtastic workshop at Kirra!!  Thank you!!  So much to learn and remember.  Maybe Mark can work on a hologram version of himself to take home after the workshops, so what he teaches can be repeated again and again, in an endeavour for it to stick in my brain?

Yes, I know - perspective and looking at things in the different lights - and practice, practice, practice, till it becomes second nature.  After a few years (ha ha).

Mark is such a wonderful person to impart his 20 years of knowledge to help others try to achieve what they'd like to.

Till next time, Kind Regards,

Carolyn (Seascapes - Open Forum, Gold Coast, September 2013)

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"Discovery, Inspiration and Technique"
August 2013 - Daku Resort Fiji
Workshop Roundup

Such a fantastic tropical time was had by all at our first Fijian workshop!  For more information about this workshop you can click here.

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"A Focus On Waves"
August 2013 - Sydney
Workshop Roundup

What a fantastic crew of painting enthusiasts!  Many thanks also to the very generous and entertaining characters at Ryde Art Society for allowing us to throw paint around in their historic venue at Willandra House.  

For the extensive notes on this workshop, click here.  

And some video right here....

Hi Frankie and Mark,

Thank you to you both for making the workshop so enjoyable. I have taken so much from the workshop. 

Now I need to start putting everything to practice that I learnt.

Thanks again

Gloria (A Focus On Waves, Sydney, August 2013)

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Thank you so much for the workshop....met some lovely people and special thanks to Frankie for being water fairy, food fairy, all things needed fairy. Hopefully I'll be able to recreate some of the things we covered and remember to always ask myself.....what time of day, which part of the water etc etc!

Jackie (A Focus On Waves, Sydney, August 2013)

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Fabulous 2 day Sydney workshop - in fact the best one I have ever been to - hope you come down to do another one in the not too distant future.

Kathy (A Focus On Waves, Sydney, August 2013)

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"Light, Light, Lovely Light"
July 2013 - Lennox Head
Workshop Roundup

A very small group for this one!  Everyone had a wonderful time and learnt heaps!

Or click here for the notes from the day.

Some comments from our lovely participants:

Had a fantastic day at Marks class in Lennox on 20th. Mark is an exceptional artist, a wonderful teacher and is happy to share his vast knowledge.  Thanks Mark.

Sherylyn (Light, Light, Lovely Light, Lennox Head, July 2013)

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Hi Frankie & Mark,

Had a GREAT day!!  Thank you Mark.

Bit of a hairy trip back to the Gold Coast - kept looking at the clouds & not concentrating enough on the road!!   ha ha

Have to practice, practice, practice with that limited palette!! 

So, thanks for a great learning day.

Cheers (for the moment, till the next workshop)

Carolyn (Light, Light, Lovely Light, Lennox Head, July 2013)

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"A Focus on Waves"
June 2013 - Gold Coast
Workshop Roundup

Wow!  What an information-packed day we had at Lindy Clarkson's studio at Carrara.  I don't think we've ever had such extensive notes from a 1-day workshop.  

Click here to read what was discovered.

And read on for some comments from our participants:

Hi Frankie,

It was good catching up with you and Mark at the Workshop.  Rob and I had a great time and we both are now inspired to kick on and keep painting.  I've been looking at the paintings we attempted and working out how I will improve on them.

Although Mark covered much that I had viewed on the DVDs and at the Lennox Head Workshop, there were a number of things which were new to me or that I had forgotten.  He certainly has a way of presentation which I'm sure will never get boring.  One of the things which helped me understand waves was his analogy with a piece of glass.  I don't think I knew that before and the penny really dropped for it to be a constant reminder when I'm painting waves.  There was a couple other instances which I thought at the time were very good but they have slipped my mind.  I might remember them when your notes are released.

Regardless, the session was everything I told Rob that it would be and we were not disappointed with Mark's presentation.  What a brain, what a talent.  It must be fun for you trying to keep up with him.  You are a terrific team.

I would have loved to be in on the Fiji trip but being so close to our up-coming holiday we could not afford it.  Maybe next time.  If I get the chance, I'll certainly be keen to do another local workshop.

Cheers,

Jim (A Focus On Waves, Gold Coast, June 2013)

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I attended Mark's A Focus on Waves workshop on the 15th June and have to say it was fantastic day.  Mark is a real character, making us all laugh with his jokes, stressing us out with how easy he made painting waves look (FYI, they aren't) and reminding us that painting is fun.  He is a brilliant teacher and very encouraging - what you see on his videos is what you get, a very genuine person.  (Mind you watching his videos are much easier  as you can pause him till you catch up).  I am so glad I went to the workshop, it is a day I will treasure forever.

Thanks again Frankie, you guys are awesome - please let me know when Mark is doing another workshop on the Gold Coast as I definitely will be attending.  Hope you get time to edit the vlogs soon, can't wait for them to be released.  

Love from
Sami (A Focus On Waves, Gold Coast, June 2013)

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Thanks for an awesome day, we learnt a lot and it was so nice to meet you and Mark.

Thank you both

Regards

Rob (A Focus On Waves, Gold Coast, June 2013)

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"Everyone Wants to Paint Water - Take 2!"
May 2013 - Sunshine Coast
Workshop Roundup

A fantastic time was had by all at our last workshop on the Sunshine Coast for 2013 :(

Click here for the workshop notes.

One lovely participant had this to say about her experience:

Hi Frankie,

Mark injects plenty of fun, enthusiasm and laughter into his workshops - it makes for a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in which to learn.  He generously shares his insight and knowledge, is supremely (!) patient with his students, and has a down to earth approach which is refreshing - and reassuring!  I took a lot away from this workshop - I feel energised, smiling and ready to paint up a storm and tackle the world. 
 
Kathy (and Col too) xxx (Everyone Wants To Paint Water - Take 2!, Sunshine Coast May 2013)

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Paula Martyn sent us this wonderful painting she did after attending this workshop.  Thanks so much Paula - great job!!

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"Everyone Wants to Paint Water!"
April 2013 - Sunshine Coast
Workshop Roundup

This was such a wonderful workshop spent with some great people on the Sunshine Coast!  Trudi's sister Loni, a journalist from Noosa Heads, poked her head in for a look on the weekend and wrote a lovely article all about it.  Check it out here.

This is what some of the participants had to say:

Hi Frankie,

YES YES YES, loved every minute of the workshop!

Blessings to you all,

Trudi (Everyone Wants To Paint Water, Sunshine Coast April 2013)

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Dear Frankie and Mark,

A big thank you for an even better workshop.  I enjoyed the company but more than that I appreciate Mark's generosity in sharing his techniques.  I agree with him that we take home the knowledge then incorporate into our own style of painting.  I strive to be a better artist with every workshop I attend but I have to admit at the risk of pumping Mark's ego his are no 1.  So far.

Looks like I have put my hand up for piklets next round.  Wow you girls can bake. 

Best regards

Leigh  (Everyone Wants To Paint Water, Sunshine Coast, April 2013)

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Hi Frankie,

Had a really great time we all enjoyed it and are telling a couple of others who may book for the next one.

Thanks again.

Bev (Everyone Wants To Paint Water, Sunshine Coast, April 2013)

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"Light + Water = Magic" 

March 2013 - Lennox Head

Workshop Roundup

What a fun day with a great bunch of painting peeps!  Click here to check out the workshop notes.  

And this is what some of the participants said after the class:

Thanks Frankie,

Had a fun, relaxing and productive day – looking forward to practicing what was covered.

Cheers,

Caroline (Light + Water = Magic, Lennox Head, March 2013)

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Hi Frankie,

Thanks so much for the workshop notes and I take this opportunity to thank you for your help during the class.   I have already told you how much I loved it and would love to be able to do more.  Please let Mark know how much I enjoyed the class and I really felt comfortable and you and Mark were so welcoming. I just loved Mark's refreshing outlook on painting.

I was going to turn up on Thursday at Lindy's class wearing one of my husband's t/shirts  and cut the sleeves out and put heaps of brush marks on it just for fun.

Actually, my husband and I drove down to Byron Bay on Monday and I was both surprised and happy to bump into Katherine and we both were still on a high from the class.  I've already watched my DVD's and did suggest to Katherine they would be handy for her too.

Well once again thanks for Saturday and can you pass on my thanks again to Mark.

Bye Di Lawrence (Light + Water = Magic, Lennox Head, March 2013)

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Hi Frankie,

I was just sitting down to draft a thank you note to you and Mark when your Workshop Notes came in.

What a great day!! I didn't sleep much on Saturday night because I was still on a high and I was trying to reinforce into my mind all that had been covered at the Workshop.

Mark, your presentation was everything I had looked forward to and I certainly wasn't disappointed.  Now I have to practice, practice, practice. If I had you as a tutor some years ago I wouldn't have got bored and disillusioned with my painting.

It was great to meet you and again my thanks to you both for a terrific day. Frankie, I wouldn't mind the recipe for those little cake thingies some time. Not for me mind you. For the grandkids ;-)

I look forward to meeting you both again when your Workshop comes up here.

Cheers

Jim (Light + Water = Magic, Lennox Head, March 2013)

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Hi Frankie,

Thanks for such a lovely time on Saturday, what you are doing - and the experience you provide - is a real credit to you, you know!  Please pass our best wishes onto Mark, he did so well considering his poor old hand - he blew me away when he managed to paint his sunset at the end of the day - I hope he didn't wake up too sore and sorry on Sunday.  

I thoroughly enjoyed myself (although I fear I was dragging the chain a bit by the end of the day - old age kicking in - but it doesn't mean I lost any enthusiasm!!).  We spent Sunday roaming the beaches all the way up to Byron taking photos of water, foam and pandanus' (pandaniiii ???), so you can probably gather that I'm hooked, well and truly.  I'm looking forward to the Peregian adventure in May....  

Thanks for the codes for the gift coupons and yes, I'd like to register my interest in the V-Logs - they sound like a great idea.

Take care, Frankie, and we'll catch up soon.

Kathy and Colin (Light + Water = Magic, Lennox Head, March 2013)

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"Dynamic Paintings - Simplified"
January 2013
Workshop Roundup

Click here to have a look at the workshop notes.  And here is the workshop flyer.

......and here is the video montage!

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"Dynamic Paintings - Simplified"
December 2012

Workshop Roundup

For the roundup of this wonderfully intimate workshop, click here!

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"Simplifying The Complex"
November 2012
Workshop Roundup

Many, many thanks to the lovely Bathurst ladies Penny, Frances, Joy, Sam, Hedy; and QLD contingent of Leigh, Carol M, Sharyn, Carol and Bev for joining us for the weekend. We had a great time!

Check out what they learned and painted right here!

(also what they munched on....yerrrrmmmmmm)

ALSO.....CHECK THIS OUT:

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"Sun Over Water"
March 2012 
Workshop Roundup

Those of you who attended Mark's very cool workshop can click here for the workshop notes and recap!

And some lovely testimonials from our participants here:

Hi Frankie!

Thoroughly enjoyed the workshop last week – learned heaps.    Cant wait to get those brushes working.

Regards,

Pam Birrell (Painting Sun Over Water, Lennox Head, March 2012)

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Hi Frankie,

I loved the workshop, hope you guys have another one soon as I have another lady and man who want to come.  I feel I learned so much can't stop painting.

Thanks again for a great day.

Lizette (Painting Sun Over Water, Lennox Head, March 2012)

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Hi Frankie

The workshop was brilliant and I haven't got any negatives.  All great.

I am now very inspired, just need to find the time. :)

Karen (Painting Sun Over Water, Lennox Head, March 2012)

.....just for fun, here's a couple more testimonials from other workshop participants, from classes Mark has held around the country:

Hi Frankie

Thanks so much for the info. The workshop was so good, I loved every minute of it.  Can't wait to put what I learnt into practice.  Mark was great and it was fun.

Maureen Jackson (Light = Life, South Tacoma, January 2013)

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Hi Mark,

Love the newsletter, thank you.  I think that week in Bathurst is one of the “highlights” of my life, “we” (the whole class) had such an incredible vibe and bond.  Next week I have a quiet week at home and want to unpack all my painting things and get your DVD’s on and revise all the stuff you taught us before this scatty brain forgets it all.  

Colleen (Mitchell Summer School Of Arts, Bathurst, 2012)

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