Resume

Country of Birth

New Zealand

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma of Fine Art, Sydney Gallery School
• Bachelor of Fine Art, College of Fine Arts

Experience

Wendy Shortland has 20 years’ experience painting in acrylics and has been teaching since 1997. She has also worked for paint manufacturers where she’s tested new products, written the technical notes about them, and demonstrated how to use the paints on behalf of the manufacturers.

Achievements

Wendy’s most notable achievement is having her artists’ books exhibited at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Teaching Style

Students are able to paint whatever they choose in Wendy’s class. She provides lots of suggestions for fun paintings that are guaranteed to be successful, and breaks down any fear students might have about which direction to take. The emphasis is on teaching students about the paint and mediums, and all the elements that make up a good composition. Wendy enjoys sharing her considerable knowledge on the art world, from what’s on, events students can participate in, and how the gallery system works.

Something Unique

Wendy’s relationship with a prominent acrylic paint company means she’s able to speak directly with the chemists who formulate the products with any queries her students might have. Students can expect a full range of the newest products to try, in all mediums, free of charge – long before they are in the shops!