Ryan Presley creates large watercolour paintings formed from detailed drawings and sketches. His ongoing project Blood Money (2010-current), on display at the IMA now, reimagines Australian banknotes with the figureheads of Aboriginal history.

Learn how to skilfully compose an image, considering light, shadow and colour using traditional sketching materials like colour, graphite and watercolour pencils. With a particular focus on realistic rendering, Presley will guide you to draw a range of subjects and scenes in the IMA Studio.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn directly from the artist.

Biography:
Dr. Ryan Presley was born in 1987 in Alice Springs. His father’s family is Marri Ngarr and originate from the Moyle River region in the Northern Territory. He currently lives and works in Brisbane. His art practice is a reflection of his locale, which he audits and critiques. Presley’s work has been acquired by the University of Queensland’s Museum of Art, Murdoch University’s art collection, Griffith Artworks and the Museum of Brisbane.