Natasha Ruschka Art

Natasha Ruschka Art Australian artist based in Canberra, working in oil & gouache
Paintings, workshops & plein air practice. Director of the festival.

These short trips to Brisbane are so lovely for reconnecting with old friends and in some cases old paintings. Image one...
04/08/2026

These short trips to Brisbane are so lovely for reconnecting with old friends and in some cases old paintings.

Image one is a landscape I painted a few years ago for my bestie and image 2 is the view I painted. I’m staying with her currently and have enjoyed looking at it again. The view is of Sanford Valley from her deck which is just stunning. It was wonderful to be able to sit in front of it and paint it from life.

Last image - In my workshop last weekend one of my students showed me this image of a painting of mine purchased via Lethbridge Gallery last year. It was so lovely to meet the collector, learn about how she connected with the piece and see where it hangs today.

❤️❤️❤️🙏

Such a wonderful weekend painting with this group! The focus was the light filled still life - lots of hard work from ev...
02/08/2026

Such a wonderful weekend painting with this group! The focus was the light filled still life - lots of hard work from everyone and lots of beautiful paintings. So proud of everyone. Feeling happily exhausted and looking forward to doing it all again with landscapes next weekend. 🌻

Here’s one from a few years ago - Brisbane’s gorgeous jacaranda trees. I’m heading to Brissie this weekend to teach a fe...
29/07/2026

Here’s one from a few years ago - Brisbane’s gorgeous jacaranda trees.

I’m heading to Brissie this weekend to teach a few workshops, one of which is “Expressive and Colourful Landscaoes”. I reckon this one is pretty colourful and expressive! 😜

I’m so excited to be joining Painting Holiday Tours for this 7-day Blue Mountains Oil Painting Workshop from 1–7 Novembe...
27/07/2026

I’m so excited to be joining Painting Holiday Tours for this 7-day Blue Mountains Oil Painting Workshop from 1–7 November 2026.

We’ll spend five full days painting iconic lookouts, misty valleys, waterfalls and gardens, with plenty of demonstrations, individual guidance and time to simply enjoy the experience.

For all the details and bookings visit www.paintingholidaytours.com

A little bit of everything here…..I try to keep my weekly zoom classes interesting which means we paint a little bit of ...
24/07/2026

A little bit of everything here…..

I try to keep my weekly zoom classes interesting which means we paint a little bit of everything. Here’s a few favourites from the last couple of months (available on my website).

There are a few spots left for August. Class starts Aug 10

Mondays - Aug 10, 17, 24, 31
10am – 1pm AEST/AEDT (Canberra, Australia)

Sign up at www.natasharuschka.com

International Time Zones

Canberra / Sydney: Monday 10:00am
Melbourne: Monday 10:00am
Perth: Monday 8:00am
Auckland: Monday 12:00pm
Los Angeles: Sunday 5:00pm
Denver: Sunday 6:00pm
Chicago: Sunday 7:00pm
New York: Sunday 8:00pm

It’s been a productive winter so far. Since the festival in April, I’ve been enjoying getting back into my painting prac...
20/07/2026

It’s been a productive winter so far. Since the festival in April, I’ve been enjoying getting back into my painting practice. I’ve braved a few cold Canberra mornings painting outdoors on clear days. You can’t beat the colour and clarity, but I’m definitely grateful for a coffee with the group to thaw out afterwards.

I’ve added a few of my latest outdoor paintings, studio studies and class demonstrations to the website. There’s a little bit of everything there from roses to chickens!

Available at www.natasharuschka.com

Art class on a Monday is a great way to start the week!Today I guided students through this sunset painting from a photo...
13/07/2026

Art class on a Monday is a great way to start the week!

Today I guided students through this sunset painting from a photograph of the Brindabella Ranges in Canberra. Hoping they’ll have some snow on them later this week! ❄️

Registration for August zoom classes will open soon - make sure you’re on my mail list (link in bio) to be notified.

The Light Filled Still Life2-Day Weekend WorkshopCanberra | August 22–23Learn how to create radiant still life paintings...
08/07/2026

The Light Filled Still Life
2-Day Weekend Workshop
Canberra | August 22–23

Learn how to create radiant still life paintings full of colour, atmosphere and light in this 2 day intensive workshop at

Across two days, we’ll look at how light affects colour, value and form, and how to build stronger, more dramatic compositions without getting lost in detail.
Suitable for beginners through to more experienced painters wanting to loosen up, strengthen their understanding of light, and bring more clarity and luminosity into their work. Oil and acrylic painters welcome. Demonstrations will be in oils.

Head to natasharuschka.com for details. Classes still have a few spots left. See less

Truth be told I love yellow roses more than red. 💛💛6x8 inchesOil on Canvas Panel
06/07/2026

Truth be told I love yellow roses more than red. 💛💛
6x8 inches
Oil on Canvas Panel

Address

Canberra, ACT

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Natasha Ruschka Art posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category