travellers tales

This past year has been quite a travel adventure to many amazing and varied parts of the world. I cant believe just last week I was snorkeling in the Andaman Sea Thailand, canoeing rivers with wild gibbons and less than six months ago we were in the tundra seeing wild bears and caribou in Alaska.Earlier, just 9 months ago I was cruising the rivers of central Europe.... I have many ticks on the bucket to do list filled, what a hectic year.My philosophy now is do it while you can. After having both my knees causing pain and mobilility problems over the last few years, Ive had several operations which have been a good improvement but I realise time is starting to run out.Hence my painting has been on the back back burner but I have continued to teach between travels and my class has also taken advantage of painting time off to travel as well.
My Classes have started again and its wonderful see all my motivated friends and  painters

Painting Classes Noosa

After a fun short term of 6 weeks completed today, I will be involved with family commitments....and some exciting relaxation as well which means classes will resume again in October. The sketch book in tow leading to some new inspirations to be sure
Our wonderful and talented  group Rob, Dorothy, Geof and Lorey with works in progress  at the studio today

Yours Truly has the badge on... I will miss you  all and look forward to seeing you again in October

Noosa Painting Classes

This year has been very very busy, and has meant Painting has had to take a back seat for some tine. After a successful Open Studio event in March, my husband and I traveled throughout central Europe for a few months shortening the bucket list. Travelling can be both fun and exhausting.
After the jetlag subsides I plan to get back to the drawing board very soon. I will be opening my classes up for new members in July.

Robs Dramatic Daisies

Painting Classes Chris Hobel Art Noosa

Its that time of year when we decide to do something new or renew a past interest. 

 My Term 1 painting class starts again soon  so if you would like to join our happy little group (small classes only) please see the right hand top column for more details

Workshop Update Autumn Trees Palette Knife Painting

Im pleased that this class is now full and has a wait list.
for details

Painting Workshop Palette Knife Trees

Painting Workshop, Palette Knife Tree  Painting with Chris Hobel

At Sunrise Beach I am having a one day class on Monday May 28 2012 .

 Cost will be 60$ approx 6hrs tuition.
 Max in class 6-7, class has 3 places available

You will need to provide your own materials and easl

Bookings  essential

Let me know if you can make it. If you need any help with accommodation let me know and perhaps I can help

Contact me for details 

Term 2 Painting Class Chris Hobel Art Noosa

Term 2 has begun and I havent posted last terms fun so Im going to get started right now and fill you in on what youve been missing
Our last class  for term was really fun.  I explained how I made my quick wrapping paper, 

using a plastic note book cover and a few tubes of old paint. Geoff shared his amazing Present, this huge artbook  as well as completing his morning sea sunrise using textures paint beads,see below at the end of the post

Di finished her amazing painting of the olgas,

  Rob completed a special family memory project


experimented with mixed media, texture gel,
 Dorothy brought a UFO to work on

 and  Di suprised us with her yummy morning tea Pizza bun from Peregian bakery, as well as Lorey  bringing her her home made Choc chip cookies and worked on her night  bush fire scene

Geoff  finished his seascape

If you would like to join our wonderful fun painting group, the fun began  on April 16 its back to loosening up with lots of new mediums. These are in progress. Ill be posting them over the next week or so. The next project to try will be large abstracted palette knife roses