The session will be held at Contemporary Arts Spaces Mandurah (CASM) and emerging artists are encouraged to participate in the traditional life-painting masterclass.
Desiderio, a senior critic at the New York Academy of Art and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, will share his knowledge through teaching the traditional way of seeing through highly structured exercises, long-tested through baroque (Rembrandt) and nineteenth century schools and ateliers.
Deputy Mayor Darren Lee said the City of Mandurah was excited to provide a fantastic learning opportunity for local artists to develop under the guidance of such a high calibre artist.
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READ NOWMaster class participants will work with a live model at CASM on Sunday, July 26, from 10am to 7pm.
The master class costs $310, including use of facilities, easels, boards and tea and coffee. Artists are to supply their own materials, lunch and snacks. Register on 9550 3808.