NAS alumnus and current painting lecturer Les Rice is well-known for his incredibly detailed velvet paintings. His 15+ years as an established tattoo artist complement his artistic practice – both require careful concentration and methodical work.
Here the artist takes us through his own oil paint recipe, artist practice and the importance of understanding your medium, in conversation with NAS Creative Producer Sebastian Goldspink.
Lead the Drawing Department at the National Art School. We are on the lookout for a visionary academic educator capable of leading a large staffing team across a diverse range of drawing practices to become our next Head of Drawing.
Shape and deliver curriculum.
Inspire students.
Lead a passionate team.
If you’re a practising artist and an academic ready to make bold, original contributions to drawing education and academic leadership, we want to hear from you.
Competitive salary + creative community
More info: nas.edu.au/working-at-nas (link in bio)
Oct 21
Lead the Photomedia Department at the National Art School. We are seeking a senior academic educator to join as Head of Photomedia to lead the departmental staff, studios and related learning and teaching resources.
The ideal candidate for this role is someone who is responding to current transformations in the field and can lead across diverse photo media practices from analogue to digital to expanded photographic practice.
Lead curriculum and studio practice
Inspire students.
Lead a passionate team.
If you bring deep expertise, visionary thinking, and a collaborative spirit, we’d love to hear from you.
Competitive salary + creative community
More info: nas.edu.au/working-at-nas (link in bio)
Oct 21
Introducing Ben King, one of our graduating Ceramics MFA students, and their selected work ‘Frog love my foot’.
Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Postgrad Show Opening Night, Thursday 6 November (RSVP link in bio).
Ben King
‘Frog love my foot’
ceramic
26 x 27 x 4 cm
Portrait Photography: Jack Rockliffe (@soybased_snack)
Artwork Photography: Peter Morgan (@petrius)
Oct 21
Enrol in the National Art School`s Summer Schools today with 10% early bird discount!
Summer School Week One courses:
12-16 January
Summer School Week Two courses:
19-23 January
Book today to experience our unique, studio-based learning environment and learn from professional artist-educators (link in bio).
Oct 20
Introducing Elena Larkin (@lennylarkin), one of our graduating Drawing MFA students, and their selected work ‘I still hear you singing (Bundjalung land, Alstonville NSW)’.
Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Postgrad Show Opening Night, Thursday 6 November (RSVP link in bio).
Elena Larkin
‘I still hear you singing (Bundjalung land, Alstonville NSW)’
gouache on paper
73 x 154 cm
Portrait Photography: Jack Rockliffe (@soybased_snack)
Artwork Photography: Peter Morgan (@petrius)
Oct 19
Introducing James Grose (@jamescgrose), one of our graduating Drawing MFA students, and their selected work ‘‘What happened at -34.080S, 151.145E on 17 July, 2023, when the new moon rose at 06:43 and the sun rose at 06:59’.
Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Postgrad Show Opening Night, Thursday 6 November (RSVP link in bio).
James Grose
‘What happened at -34.080S, 151.145E on 17 July, 2023, when the new moon rose at 06:43 and the sun rose at 06:59’
polymer paint, gesso, watercolour, coloured pencil, graphite pencil, graphite powder, felt pen
56 x 76 cm
Portrait Photography: Jack Rockliffe (@soybased_snack)
Artwork Photography: Peter Morgan (@petrius)
Oct 19
