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Philippa Hagon graduated in Painting, Drawing and Art History from NAS. Drawing and painting are closely linked in her work and holds the belief that drawing under pins most art forms. She tutors both adults and children in a variety of materials and mediums in search of their individual sensibilities. Philippa's work is privately collected.

Ochre Lawson has a BFA from National Art School and a Diploma of Fine Arts from Southbank Institute of Tafe in Brisbane. She has exhibited regularly in Brisbane, Alice Springs and Sydney in both painting, drawing and sculpture mediums. Ochre has also been included in the Defiance Small sculpture prize in Sydney for the last three years and is included in many private collections. Her own art practice evolves around themes of nature, the figure and animals, creating sculptures and mixed media drawings using a variety of materials including found objects, clay, wax, cement, paper pulp and paint. www.ochrelawson.com

David Pavich has a BFA from NAS. At WWAC since 1997 and represented by Rex Livingston Art Dealer he has also exhibited throughout Europe. Awarded the Hill End studio residency and Bundanon Artist in residence, his classes are structured on traditional and expressive techniques in a relaxing and entertaining atmosphere with emphasis on developing each student’s individual style.

Chris Rochester has a BFA from NAS majoring in painting. At WWAC since 2004, he also teaches at Currambena School. He has exhibited extensively and is in public and private collections. Chris is continually inspired by the teaching process and expounds the principles of life-long education and a student’s ability to learn independently.

Ben Smith is a Sydney based artist. In 2010 he won the Waverley Art Prize, the Mosman Emerging Artist Award and the Odd Nerdrum Portrait Prize. He has been a finalist in numerous established art prizes across Australia, including the 2009 and 2010 Doug Moran Portrait Prize and the 2010 Sulman Prize. He has had two highly successful solo shows with Dickerson Gallery Sydney.

		Drawing Tutors Philippa Hagon graduated in Painting, Drawing and Art History from NAS. Drawing and painting are closely linked in her work and holds the belief that drawing under pins most art forms. She tutors both adults and children in a variety of materials and mediums in search of their individual sensibilities. Philippa's work is privately collected. Ochre Lawson has a BFA from National Art School and a Diploma of Fine Arts from Southbank Institute of Tafe in Brisbane. She has exhibited regularly in Brisbane, Alice Springs and Sydney in both painting, drawing and sculpture mediums. Ochre has also been included in the Defiance Small sculpture prize in Sydney for the last three years and is included in many private collections. Her own art practice evolves around themes of nature, the figure and animals, creating sculptures and mixed media drawings using a variety of materials including found objects, clay, wax, cement, paper pulp and paint. www.ochrelawson.com David Pavich has a BFA from NAS. At WWAC since 1997 and represented by Rex Livingston Art Dealer he has also exhibited throughout Europe. Awarded the Hill End studio residency and Bundanon Artist in residence, his classes are structured on traditional and expressive techniques in a relaxing and entertaining atmosphere with emphasis on developing each student’s individual style. Chris Rochester has a BFA from NAS majoring in painting. At WWAC since 2004, he also teaches at Currambena School. He has exhibited extensively and is in public and private collections. Chris is continually inspired by the teaching process and expounds the principles of life-long education and a student’s ability to learn independently. Ben Smith is a Sydney based artist. In 2010 he won the Waverley Art Prize, the Mosman Emerging Artist Award and the Odd Nerdrum Portrait Prize. He has been a finalist in numerous established art prizes across Australia, including the 2009 and 2010 Doug Moran Portrait Prize and the 2010 Sulman Prize. He has had two highly successful solo shows with Dickerson Gallery Sydney.
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