Madonna Louise Portraiture

20/12/2025

Some of the amazing work from a couple of our students from our Kids Art Class! ✨

It was such a privilege to have students with so much raw potential in my class! Today the students learned how to apply the grid method to draw more anatomically accurate portraits - it’s safe to say that they smashed it! 🙌

I will be offering more classes in the month of January, so be sure to keep an eye out for the timetable. 🤗

07/12/2025

🎨 KIDS ART CLASSES 🎨

My first art class for kids is officially happening! 🥳
If your child is keen to learn drawing skills or develop their current skills, this class is perfect for them. 🙌

With all materials supplied, students will spend an hour being guided through a structured art lesson focused on equipping them with the skills to create realistic portraits.

Comment below or DM to book - spots are limited and your booking is only guaranteed upon payment.

-Note-
This class is appropriate for children aged 10 and up. Parents are invited to sit in if they wish, but if you have littles they are to be supervised and contained by you and are to cause minimal distractions.

23/11/2025

✨PASTEL PORTRAIT COMMISSION PRICES✨

I’ve officially updated my pricing for 2026!

As most artists tend to do, I have been grossly undercharging for my work. 😮‍💨 Now that I have spent some time really refining my craft and getting my art out into the world, I felt it was time to reevaluate my pricing tiers. My adjusted prices now reflect a few things:

- I am now an exhibiting artist whose work is in demand for solo exhibitions (currently planning), commissions and industry professionals

- Refinement of skills and ugraded professional materials

- Limited availability due to study, work, workshops, current commissions and exhibition planning

These prices are not yet reflected on my website, so please ignore that for the time being. There will also be additional surcharges depending on the complexity, background and number of subjects.

Please note that since I am so busy and also working building a professional portfolio, I want to focus on art that is consistent with my own style and interests as an artist. Therefore, every commission request is subject to approval depending on my availability, preferences and references provided. I will have commission request forms available very soon!

23/05/2024

WORKSHOPS

Here are some photos from the past few crochet workshops and art meet-ups I have hosted!

It has been amazing to meet so many wonderful people and share my love of all things art with the community!

If you're interested in any of our future events, you can find them here on Facebook or on What's On Townsville: https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/

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17/05/2024

Good morning everyone!

This month has been so exciting - thank-you to all who have expressed interest in or joined in our workshops! 🥰

Here is what June will look like!! 🤩

I am introducing some exciting sculpey clay workshops!! 🙌
- Pet magnets: make cute button magnets of your pet cat or dog!

- Pet portrait magnets: make a realistic framed portrait of your pet that doubles as a magnet!

Our art meet-ups will run as usual, but you do have the option of attending these for a crochet catch-up session if you missed any of our crochet workshops!

We will be holding a bee workshop at a local community center on a Saturday (more details to come) and again on the second Wednesday of the month!

Please do let me know if you would like the crochet classes to be weekly - this can be an option if we get the numbers each week! 🙏

15/05/2024

!!LARGE PASTEL ORIGINALS FOR SALE!!

Title: Lion of Judah
Size: 65cmx50cm
Medium: Soft pastel

Title: Lamb of God
Size: 65cmx50cm
Medium: Soft pastel

**Condition of sale: these pieces are part of my solo exhibition so can either be collected after the solo exhibition or loaned back to me for the period solo exhibition - but must be presented in original condition

14/05/2024

💛🐝 COMING UP 🐝💛
Want to learn how to crochet this super cute bee plushy!? 🤩
Sign on to my next crochet workshop where I will teach you start to finish how to make this adorable new friend! 🥰

Price: 15pp, includes all supplies!
Time: 5-7PM
Date: 22/05/2024
Venue: Von Stieglitz Meeting Room, Riverway Library

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/342238128873974/

Visual arts

12/05/2024

💗 UPCOMING WORKSHOP 💗

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1128103028524283/

Want to learn how to crochet but unsure where to start?
Want to learn how to read a pattern?
Have the different stitches got you confused?

Why not join Madonna Louise Portraiture for our upcoming beginner-friendly crochet basics workshop on Wednesday at 5PM? 🤩

Learn how to make a slip knot, chain stitch and single crochet!
This workshop will prepare you for my plushy making workshops!

Bring your own supplies OR use the ones provided!

I look forward to hosting you all! 🥰

07/05/2024

✨ May looks a something like this!! ✨
I have some exciting new workshops on offer, pending interest! 😍

-- Crochet Basics: --

- Learn the basics of crochet!
- Hook and yarn sizes, chain stitch, single crochet.
- $15pp - supplies included!
- 5-7PM
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1128103028524283/

-- Crochet Plush Workshop: Buzzy Bee --

- Learn how to make a bee plushy!
- $15pp - all supplies included, plus take your new friend
home!
- 5-7PM

-- Crochet Plush Workshop: Clown Frog --

- Learn how to make a clown frog plushy!
- $15pp - all supplies included, plus take your new friend
home!
- 5-7PM

-- Art Meet-ups --
- come get creative with professional artist, Madonna Louise
Portraiture!
- Bring an activity/craft/art project and have some fun!
- $10pp
- 5-7PM

Events to come soon!! 🥳

06/05/2024

Come join us for our 2nd Community Art Meet-up! 😍

!!!GET EXCITED FOR PIZZA AND ART!!!

Bring any art or craft you would like to work on (including supplies) and make new friends!

I can assist with answering your questions and giving you guidance!

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/965578018269039/

I cannot wait to host you!

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Please note, I am not a painter - I am teaching myself atm but I'm not much help with that yet! 😅

This is not a lesson, but just a chill environment to get creative amongst great company - I can answer questions though!! 🥰

These events are funded by me and art is my full time job! As such, I cannot supply all different mediums and supplies - so it's best to bring your own if I don't have them on hand. I'm slowly building up the supplies, but please be patient with me - I'm self-funding a solo exhibition currently, and it's very costly! 🫠