Leon Holmes

Leon is an international award-winning plein air artist, lecturer and ambassador.

He paints from life on location, without the aid of photography, using his small studies as reference for larger studio works created in his home studio in Mandurah.

A professional artist since 2003, Leon paints outdoors in the old masters’ style of impressionistic realism. He works in oil to quickly capture natural light and colour.

Born and raised in Perth, Leon’s career started with a wide range of artistic fields including Printmaking, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Illustration and Photography.

“Exploring the planet, a small box of paints, a few brushes and a rag, making marks with colour, seeing the beauty on offer…simply gratitude for life.”

Master Class Information

Master Class “Oil Painting, En Plein Air”

In this two day Masterclass, Leon will share his knowledge of oil painting, focusing on helping you better understand what you are seeing and why some artists use unexpected colours in areas that just seem to work. He will demonstrate tips and tricks for manipulating paint to create luscious, rich, clean colour and avoid muddy results. This workshop will be the ultimate warm-up bootcamp to prepare you for a week of painting at PADU and open possibilities for any future outdoor painting adventures. Students will practice the techniques hands-on. Depending on the individual and the time available, there will be time for painting their own scene as Leon walks around, giving one on one advice and assistance.

Students struggling with muddy colours or those looking to understand more about colour and light will get the most out of this workshop. But if you have bee painting for years and feel your work needs a new direction, Leon always has something new he has discovered and is willing to share!

Two Days $360 plus Hire options.

Please note, the standard ticket does not include any equipment. If you are new to Plein Air Oil Painting or would like to try our equipment please contact Leon Holmes directly for Hire Option 1 or 2.

Hire Option 1: Easel and Tripod – $30 for both days

(incl. 9×12” Pochade Box & Tripod only – no other materials included)

Hire Option 2: All inclusive – $60 for both days

(incl. 9×12″ Pochade Box, Tripod, Swag Apron, MH Oil Paint, Neef Brushes, Italian Palette Knife, Dipper Pot, Medium (MH refined Gum turpentine or AO Odourless solvent), MH OLeo Gel, primed panels and gloves.

Monday 21 & Tuesday 22 September, 9am to 4pm

$360 (plus hire options if required)

Morning tea provided

BYO lunch