Post-Retirement Reading

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Adventures In Art #45-3 Day Worshops With Joseph Zbukvic

 Day 1.   Well this guy sure knows what the hell he is doing!  What he lacks in social grace he makes up for in skill and knowledge.   So much to learn and then put into practice!  

“Indicate, don’t state.”

“Heaven and earth.” 

“Mr. Bead”

“Water is life in watercolor.”

“Kiss of life.”

“Be gentle.”

“Paint in watercolor time.”

“Dance with the watercolor.”

“That’s what it wanted.”

“Paint what you love and love what you paint.”

“Economy of brush strokes.  Don’t do in two what you can do in one.”

“Your picture is done when the major shapes are finished  and in place.  Details do not make the painting.”

“Pigment thick as vegamite.”






Day 2
My brain is getting full and I feel like I’m losing some endurance after this great creative immersion.  



Day 3

He sounded like John Housman giving instruction but he certainly knew how to challenge us with his techniques and knowledge.  I am absolutley knackered but in a very good way.   












Sunday, 3 May 2026

Adventure In Art #44-Demonstration By Joseph Zbukvic

Spent 3 hours today watching a true master of watercolor demonstrate 2 different painting.  Amazing talent.  So lucky to watch him paint with such skill, talent and ease.   Impressive!













Saturday, 2 May 2026

Adventures in Art #43-Workshop With Lisa Wang



What a great 3 days it’s been so far.  Staying with Wayne in Airdrie and really enjoyed seeing and learning Lisa Wang’s unique painting style.  So much water but creates these incredible effects in the cat, horse and statue she did with us.  Really enjoyed it! 






A great facility to work in!