Welcome to my studio in William Street. My name is Tony Johansen, although these days I sign my paintings TonyJohansen.com Life drawing here in the Garret has that special extra magic that comes from beautiful surroundings and good music. The teaching is classically based and I accept beginners as well as advanced artists. Many of my students and sketch club artists have been coming for a long time because they enjoy the unique experience of drawing at East Sydney Academy of Art. You are welcome to come share the inspiration with us.
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Welcome to another wonderful blog in the growing community of KingsCrossBlogs. These linked blogs reveal the the heart and soul of this vibrant bohemian district. You are invited to enjoy the many stories of our world and to leave your comments, or e-mail us the story of your Kings Cross experience. Down the track we plan to publish a selection of these in a blog of their own. Meanwhile, happy reading, and all the best from the exciting Kings Cross community.
KINGS CROSS BLOGS
- Blog-O-licious Kings Cross (Home Page)
Your base camp for blogging info, rules, definitions, invitations to blog and more. Here you learn all about KingsCrossBlogs and how you can be part of it too. - Rosie: Pure Inspiration
A new musical by Stannard & Hatherley based on the life of a real life flower seller who sang arias to her customers while she dreamed of being a star. - Jest A Joke
Jokes and humor collected on the streets of Kings Cross and looking for a laugh or two. - The Passionate Librarian
This very special local can't help but be passionate about the piano, the marathon, and the special books she discovers lost in the 'stacks', that special book heaven where book treasures await discovery... - Photo-Licious: Kings Cross In Black And White
All the colour of Kings Cross in Black and White. A personal snapshot of a much loved locale. - Story's of Bernie's BOURBON
Memories and photo albums from the magical days when the Bourbon and Beefsteak Bar was an International Icon and a home away from home for locals. - CRYPTS and CATS: A Menu Of Secret Places And Special Treasures Around Kings Cross
Unusual and special places and 'things' within 20 minutes walk of Kings Cross. Some are hidden in out of the way corners, some off limits to the public, but all rich jewels of our neighbourhood. - Archibald Prize Challenge
Official Website for the Legal Challenge (still ongoing) to the 2004 Archibald Prize award. For all the issues, the latest news, background info, and questions answered click here. - Landscape Classes In Sydney
Saturday is Landscape day at East Sydney Academy of Art, this is the journal from this enthusiastic group of artists. - CREATIVE PAINTING and ART CLASSES
The process of painting from the idea to the finished composition. Art Classes for beginners to learn the basics and advanced artist's to learn the methods of the Old Masters and apply that knowledge to conteporary art. - SKETCH CLUB and LIFE DRAWING ART CLASSES
Learn to draw the figure at East Sydney Academy of Art. There is also sketch Club every Tuesday and Wednesday night for those not requiring lessons. - Hens Nights The Blog
We all know Kings Cross is the best place to party, but you may be surprised at how these brides celebrate their special party. - The Kings Cross Art Wall
One small wall at the Neighbourhood Service Center can display just a few artworks by individual Kings Cross artist's. They all go on this site however where the tapestry of Kings Cross artists weaves together into an online exhibition for the world to enjoy. - East Sydney Academy of Art Notice Board
Student info, class times, term dates, and general art school notices and items of interest from this boho center of excellence in the arts. - Diary Of An Artist In A New World
The online journal of Kings Cross artist Tony Johansen. - Gatherr
A fluid stream of cultural consciousness. The online multimedia scrapbook of Kings Cross artist Tony Johansen.
KINGS CROSS WEBSITES
- GoFigure.net.au
Website of an artwork by local artist, Tony Johansen, the first cross-media Archibald Prize entry. - TonyJohansen.com
Paintings, sculpture, poetry, and photography, of a Kings Cross artist. - RosieTheMusical.com.au
Official website for the new musical by Stannard & Hatherley, based on the life of Kings Cross identity Rose Shaw. - SydneyHensNight.com
A special idea for a quality bride's hens night: a real figure drawing class in a local art school. - TapGallery.org.au
Tap Gallery, and its heroine, Lesley Dimmick has hosted exhibitions, performance and theatre for thousands of emerging artists over the last 16 years. - RealRefuses.com
Called the 'Democratic Archibald' the exhibition hosts rejected work from the Archibald Prize. This is the official website. - KingsCrossOnLine.com.au
The official Kings Cross Partnership web-site. The indispensible resource for Restaurants and bars, business, services, and entertainment in the Kings Cross area, for visitors and locals alike.
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SKETCH CLUB STATCOUNTER
Welcome To The Studio
This is where it all happens on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at East Sydney Academy of Art for life drawing. A somewhat different experience to other life drawing groups, here the classes are accompanied by chilled jazz, an art appreciation talk and an intimate studio where artists are up close to the model.
Loosely based on the studio of Leonardo da Vinci, it follows the advice of Leonardo that a studio should be filled with a sensuous mixture of art, music and discussion. Several of the artists enjoy a red wine while they draw and all participate in the friendly mood of the drawing space.
The intimacy also stems from the size of the space, it is within a metre each way the ideal size for a studio as recorded by Leonardo in his note books. He said that small studio's breed discipline. He is right there, but what he did not say is that small studios also breed a special relationship between artists and models.
It is a pleasure to be part of such a long tradition and to benefit from such wise words.
A Scot's Passion For Art
Iain and Mel have been coming to draw for several years. One of them started first, I don't remember which, and invited his mate to join him. The Scots accents and humour has become the most natural thing in the studio, and we were very concerned earlier in the year when Mel had to undergo by-pass surgery. Even before he was fully recovered, and we had to help him with his gear up the stairs, he was back at his easel. Meanwhile Iain has taken the plunge to opening his own studio and gallery in Balmain, and fullfilling his life long dream of living life as an artist.
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September 2005
ART CLASSES AT EAST SYDNEY ACADEMY OF ART
PASSIONATE ABOUT ART
FOR BEGINNERS and ADVANCED ARTISTS
SKETCH CLUB: Great models in a beautiful studio.
WHEN: Tuesday and Wednesday 6:30 - 9:00pm
WHERE: East Sydney Academy of Art, Level 2 / 189 William Street Darlinghurst.
PHONE: 02 9368 0696
0415 254 793
HOW MUCH: $12
MATERIALS: Yours, or cartridge paper, charcoal, etc sold on premises.
SUPPLIED: Easels, boards, clips, Sydney's best models, friendly atmosphere and the music.
LIFE DRAWING CLASS: Drawing and painting the nude figure with Tony Johansen.
WHEN: Tuesday / Wednesday 6:30 - 9:00pm
WHERE: East Sydney Academy of Art, Level 2 / 189 William Street, Darlinghurst.
PHONE: 02 9368 0696
0415 254 793
HOW MUCH: $250 per 10 week term
MATERIALS: Yours but basic supplies such as cartridge paper, charcoal, conte, watercolor, etc can be purchased at the classes.
SUPPLIED: Easels, boards, clips, model, music and smiles.
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