Welcome to Painting with Presence  - Painting classes in Byron Bay and Art workshops with Bernadette Curtin
~ a launching pad for your art practice, a place to browse when in need of some support or simply to share ideas, or you might like to purchase a painting to refresh your home or workplace.

ART Workshops

Art Workshops and Painting Classes in Byron Bay. This section includes some FREE painting tutorials to get you started.

Gallery

A showcase of recent paintings by Bernadette Curtin based on reef systems and aquatic life.

Creative Support

Creative Support offers suggestions for organising your creative space and tips and techniques to try in your own studio

Whats New

Visit the blog for latest news and events and for reflections on art and life.
Painting with Presence

What does this term mean?

If we allow time at the beginning of an art session to connect to ourselves each time we begin a drawing, take a photo or stand in front of a canvas, and before laying down each new layer of paint, the painting will carry that quality of connection for you and other viewers to feel.
There is a beauty in that moment of stillness, and it is as easy as feeling your feet or breathing gently.
Could there be a way of expressing ourselves that presents playfulness, love and harmony when we leave emotions out of the activity?
Painting with Presence presents some opportunities to make a fresh start, to discover how to approach a painting practice that supports and expands your creative expression. It is not about having to have a lot more knowledge, or learn new techniques, but painting what you love, and finding your own way which feels true for you.
We all have our unique way of expressing, and here you will find there are no rules,
but creative support to guide and inspire.

connection open feeling playfulness appreciation observe wonderment open-hearted amazement together simplicity Awareness dedication beauty clarity evolve expression enjoy you vitality seeing love everywhere nature inspire stillness oneness allowing choice harmony accept delicate strength  confirm        everyone