SBS: Life drawing tips from an expert
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SBS: Life drawing tips from an expert
Article by Stephen A. Russell
NAS Head of Drawing Dr Maryanne Coutts and NAS Fellow and former lecturer Wendy Sharpe will be sharing drawing advice on SBS Australia’s program, Life Drawing Live. Notable figures from the Australian arts scene will be on hand on the night, but if you want a sneaky head start, SBS chatted to one of those experts, practising artist, still-life lover and Head of Drawing at the National Art School, Dr Maryanne Coutts.
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Image: Dr Maryanne Coutts and Wendy Sharpe, image courtesy SBS Australia
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