Your Paintings Deserve More Than Just Good Composition –

They Need the Magic of Light


You’ve spent years learning to paint, refining your technique, improving your brushwork, and studying color. But still, something is missing. Your paintings lack that captivating depth, drama, and emotion that draws people in.

You’re not alone. Many talented artists struggle to make their paintings feel alive.


The secret? Mastering light.

What If You Could Make Your Paintings Feel More Powerful, More Compelling, More Alive?

Imagine standing in front of a painting—your painting—and feeling the same intensity and emotion you experience when looking at a masterpiece by Rembrandt, Caravaggio, or Vermeer.

Imagine creating work that doesn’t just look good but demands attention, leading the viewer’s eye exactly where you want it to go.

This workshop will teach you how.


Why Light is the Missing Key in Your Work

Most artists know how to mix colors, blend shadows, and create form. But few truly understand how to harness light to create impact.

Light does more than illuminate a subject. It:
✔ Adds depth – Turning flat shapes into three-dimensional forms.
✔ Creates drama – Making a painting feel cinematic and compelling.
✔ Guides the eye – Leading the viewer exactly where you want them to focus.
✔ Evokes emotion – Making your artwork feel moody, warm, eerie, or vibrant.

Without an intentional use of light, even the best paintings can feel static.

But once you learn to control light, everything changes.

Introducing: "The Magic of Light" Workshop



A one-day immersive, hands-on experience designed for intermediate to advanced artists who are ready to elevate their work. Join virtually from the convenience of your own home or studio.

The workshop will be a fun and enlightening mixture of drawing and painting to learn the concepts of mastering the use of light in your artwork.


What You’ll Learn:

✅ Chiaroscuro – How to create bold, high-contrast lighting that adds drama and depth.

✅ Strategic Light Placement – Direct the viewer’s focus with intentional highlights and shadows.

✅ Color & Atmosphere – Use warm and cool light to create mood and emotion.

✅ Mastering Edges & Transitions – Control lost and found edges to enhance realism and storytelling.

Through a combination of expert demonstrations, hands-on painting, and personalized feedback, you’ll develop the skills to make your work more powerful than ever before.

Who This Workshop is For:

✅ You’re an artist who already knows the basics but feels your work lacks impact.
 ✅ You struggle with creating depth and atmosphere using light and shadow.
 ✅ You want to paint more dramatic, emotionally compelling artwork.
 ✅ You admire the Old Masters and want to learn their secrets.
 ✅ You want expert feedback to refine your lighting techniques.

If this sounds like you, this workshop is exactly what you need.

Meet your instructor


"Murray Charteris brings a unique fusion of dazzling acrylic artistry and a wealth of animation experience to the classroom. His workshops are a reflection of his artistic journey that has graced the Australian art scene for over twenty years, turning vibrant brushstrokes into dynamic narratives. The alchemy of light and color in his works reflects a deep mastery of translating the essence of life onto his canvases—a skill honored with a Gold World Medal at the New York Festivals and exemplified in his leadership with Channel Nine's Videographics team.

In the realm of teaching, Murray's fervor for artistic expression is palpable. He is devoted to mentoring students in the discovery and cultivation of their artistic identities. His method of instruction is a dance of knowledge and inspiration, informed by an illustrious career and a lifelong commitment to learning. Murray's approach encourages a fertile classroom atmosphere where students can freely innovate under his guidance, ensuring that every brushstroke contributes to their growth as artists and connoisseurs of the enigmatic magic of light."

With years of experience studying light and mastering dramatic compositions, I’ve helped countless artists transform their work by showing them how to use light with intention and precision.

Now, I want to help you unlock the same skills.

What You’ll Walk Away With:

✔ A finished painting study applying advanced lighting techniques.
✔ A deep understanding of how to use light to create impact and mood.
✔ The confidence to make bolder lighting choices in your work.
✔ Personalized feedback to help you break through creative roadblocks.
✔ An artist’s eye trained to see light like never before.

After this workshop, you’ll never look at lighting the same way again.


Join Us and Transform Your Work!

📅 Date: Sunday 30 March 2025

🕛 Time: 9am - 5pm AEST (Brisbane)
📍 Location: Virtual - Join via Zoom
🎟 Limited Spots Available – Register Now!

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What Students Are Saying about Murray's Workshops:

Feedback from an anonymous feedback survey from Murray's previous workshop;


"Loads of information and tons of fun"
"I loved it and really learnt a lot. It has given me confidence to have a go at painting"
"Highly recommended. Murray is an excellent teacher with good focus on technique and details. Very open to questions at any level."
"If you need expert instruction and invaluable advice on acrylics, go to Murray."
"I would say, go for it, the course covers all skill levels, it is affordable and extremely well run, with a lot of interaction and feedback."






Still on the Fence? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wait.

🎨 Once only Event – and once it's gone, it's gone.
 🎨 This is the only workshop of its kind focused entirely on advanced lighting techniques.
 🎨 If you don’t master lighting, your paintings will never reach their full potential.

Don’t let another year go by feeling frustrated with your work. This is your chance to take your paintings to the next level.

Register Now and Unlock the Magic of Light

See you in the Workshop,

Murray



What materials will I need?


We are going to be doing a combination of sketches and painting in this workshop. We are going to learn the techniques of chiaroscuro using white pastel pencil and charcoal on toned paper, and move into painting a study later in the day with acrylics.

You will need to bring the following materials (click on item to order online)

Workshop sketches and studies



Painting Study




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