The Portrait in Oils | Two Days with Lyn Diefenbach

Next date: Friday, 27 March 2026 | 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM

We are thrilled that Diefenbach will be facilitating Masterclasses at RMOA for five consecutive days at the end of March 2026! Join for one workshop or book a long weekend with us at RMOA.

Join Diefenbach for a two day Masterclass in Painting with Oils, Friday 27 March and Saturday 28 March 2026 9am - 4pm.

Do you want to create portraits that breathe character and life? Portraits that convey a presence? Let Lyn show you how…

The workshop covers all aspects of portraiture, focusing on capturing a good likeness. You’ll learn how to manipulate relationships of line, tone, colour and edge to infuse your work with dimensionality and impact. Lyn’s workshop will enable you to work on your own individual subject. Enjoy clear, informative demonstrations and individual attention at your easel.

One portrait will be done from a photograph of your choice. Learn how to use a photograph as a painter’s tool and to go beyond its limitations. The techniques that you learn in this class will keep you in good stead when painting from life

Bookings

• Please book your ticket as early as possible to help us run the program sustainably and support our artist educators. A minimum number of ticket sales is required for each session to go ahead.
• When booking please check the date on the booking page as this class may sell out particular dates.

 

 

 

About Lyn Diefenbach

The pursuit of masterly quality and technique is a high priority for Lyn Diefenbach whose work is imbued with a celebration of her faith and of life.  Her paintings in pastel and oil cover a myriad of subject matter with her bold florals consistently receiving accolades nationally and internationally. Her ability to communicate her ideas has entrenched her as a respected and sought-after tutor, with teaching engagements internationally and across Australia.

Lyn was accepted into the International Guild of Realism in 2008, and holds Master Pastellist status with the Pastel Society of Australia. Lyn was awarded Eminent Pastellist status in the International Association of Pastel Societies in 2019, having achieved master Circle status with that group in 2014. Lyn was accepted into the Pastel Society of America as a Signature Member in 2016. She has been featured numerous times in the International Artist, Pastel Journal, Pratique des Arts and Australian Artist magazines.

A professional artist for more than 30 years, Lyn has had many sell out solo shows and been featured in a host of international and national exhibitions. Her reputation on the international stage saw her invited to demonstrate at the 100 Years of Pastelling in China celebrations - one of only 6 international guest artists to be so honoured is testament to her skills and reputation.

 

 

 

 

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