Linda Newton
Artist, Teacher & Illustrator
Linda believes that drawing is the beginning and the core of her art. She has a BVA in Drawing and a lifetime of teaching experience who creates spontaneous nature-inspired artworks, often featuring birds and other native animals, each with character that lifts off the page.
Linda's work can be seen on display in her Castlemaine studio, Studio MA56.
Linda’s illustrations can be found in galleries and private collections around the world, in several books and even in card games. Her unique scribble and scratch overlay is a common to a lot of her work and her work is nearly always of animals, from her loyal best friends to the birds that fill her surroundings.
Linda’s relaxed style carries over into her teaching meaning that classes with Linda are tailored to the skills and interests of the participants on the day. From decades of teaching art to everyone from primary school children to U3A and everyone in between Linda has developed a fundamental belief that art can be accessible to all, and this shapes Linda's teaching style, creating a warm and inviting classroom environment.
All Linda’s Workshops
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Illustration Workshop
Watercolour & Sketching
An all day workshop with Castlemaine artist Linda, where you will learn drawing and watercolour techniques. Lunch Included.
$235 -
Scraperboard Workshop
Join Linda in learning how to create engravings on artist Scraperboard. In this 2.5 hour workshop you will discover that it is so much more than the rainbow scratching from your school days.
$135
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”I enjoyed the class Linda was very helpful in getting me back into painting and drawing again. Next year I am looking at joining a local art group again as it does inspire you when you are with like-minded people.”
- Coral Crozier
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”Fantastic day in a wonderful creative environment. Our teacher was brilliant. Very very very encouraging and inspirational. Not only is she creative and very talented herself but can support others with their creativity and talent. The food provided and art supplies were also fantastic.”
- Jennifer Skelly
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”Teacher Linda was great, lots of experience with samples she had done to show class. Very approachable and good guidance and inspired you to explore and think outside the lines.”
- Mandy Smith
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"This was a fantastic workshop that took being afraid of painting totally away.it was easy and fun and gave us great tips in watercolours”
- Helen Clar
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