🎨 Live Art Tour & Sketching Workshop with Artist-Author Mark Rusic
Start your creative journey at Mark’s vibrant Melbourne street gallery- Be coached to sketch, even like Van Gogh, at an iconic Melbourne location- Then tour the NGV as Mark shares personalised, insightful art commentary.
🎨 7 Unmissable Reasons You’ll Love This Melbourne Art Experience
✅1. It’s a rare blend of creativity and cultural discovery
• You won’t just sketch—you’ll explore Melbourne’s hidden corners, enjoy outdoor art-making, and experience the NGV through fresh, artist-led eyes.
✅ 2. You’ll connect personally with a successful, working artist-author
• Mark Rusic, a seasoned painter and best-selling author, will guide your journey, sharing stories, insights, and encouragement—ask all the questions you have.
✅ 3. Make your time in Melbourne truly memorable
• Whether you’re visiting or local, this immersive experience leaves you inspired and creatively energised—Mark’s passion is infectious and motivating.
✅ 4. No experience? No problem.
• Mark’s sketching session suits all skill levels. Often likened to Van Gogh, he’ll teach you expressive techniques. Sketch pad and pencils are provided—just bring your curiosity.
✅ 5. The NGV tour goes deeper than the surface
• Explore select works through the lens of art movements, symbolism, and biblical narrative, a passion of Marks. He brings meaning to masterpieces you’ll never forget.
✅ 6. You’ll take home lasting creative resources
• Enjoy 1 of Mark’s published books plus free access to 4 motivational art videos—perfect for ongoing inspiration long after the tour ends.
✅ 7. Small group, rich experience
• With a max of ~7 participants, or just walk with Mark alone, the pace is personal and relaxed—ideal for those who value depth, connection, and individual attention.
🎨Make a Most Memorable day in Melbourne
SCHEDULE FOR 'LIVE MELBOURNE-ART-NGV TOUR & SKETCHING WORKSHOP
LED By ARTIST-AUTHOR Mark Rusic
🎨 Join the artist on tour
Join Mark Rusic—acclaimed painter, best-selling author, and live art performer—for a rich and personal 4.5-hour creative experience in the heart of Melbourne. This immersive tour combines storytelling, sketching, symbolic interpretation, and gallery discovery, all led by the artist himself.
📍 Start: Meet at Mark’s Street Gallery
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Location: 156 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne CBD
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Meet Mark in person and explore his open-air street gallery
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Optional purchases:
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His vibrant original artworks
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Beautiful and affordable card-prints
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Mark’s books with his art, poetry, photography and creative comments.
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Ask questions and hear about the inspiration and meaning behind his paintings
🖌️ Art Talk & Technique Insights
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Learn about Mark’s techniques in oils, acrylics, and watercolours
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Discover how he uses symbolism and song to convey deeper truths in his art
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Hear how he’s been inspired by biblical narratives found in masterpieces by Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and others
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Bonus: Get free access to Mark’s 4 exclusive video tutorials breaking down:
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Line
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Shape
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Shadow
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Colour (Van Gogh-inspired)
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Here is a sample sketch of the Melbourne Arts Centre photo on the left by Mark, done in under 30 minutes, typical of the field trip.
Below left, Mark used water colours to enhance the sketch
🎨LIVE ART-TOUR & SKETCHING WORKSHOP with ARTIST-AUTHOR Mark Rusic CONTINUED:
✏️ Sketching Session En Plein Air(outdoors) or indoors if it rains
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Head to a nearby location (e.g. Royal Botanic Gardens or Arts Precinct)
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Sketch a well-known Melbourne landmark in a Van Gogh-like expressive style, shown below by Mark of the photo on the right
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Guided sketching tips from Mark tailored to your level
🍱 Lunch Break (BYO)
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Bring your own lunch to make the most of time together
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Enjoy informal conversation and creative encouragement
📚 Mini Author Session (Optional)
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Mark is a best-selling author
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Hear quick insights on:
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How to write a book that sells
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How to turn your creative ideas into a publishable work
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🖼️ NGV International Gallery Tour
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Conclude with a curated walk-through of the NGV International
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Choose your focus:
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Biblical Symbolism Tour: Explore hidden meanings in classic works
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General Art Movements Tour: Learn about techniques, influences, and artist stories
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All commentary is spoken (no microphone) and designed for small, respectful groups
BOOKINGS- Pricing is based on group size:
🎨 $1000 – 1-on-1 private VIP tour (includes artwork up to $500)
👥 $400 pp – 2 people
👥 $300 pp – 3–4 people
👥 $250 pp – 5–7 people
Each ticket includes:
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1 free art book: Mark's Iconic Animals of Australia book- WIth a Voice to Release Your Giant Potential Within
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Access to 4 of Mark's paint like Van Gogh training videos, and other training videos equipping artists with basic techniques and about Mark's philosophy of art
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Free pad and pencils for sketching
FAQ:
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To maximise time we will eat on the run; so bring a cut lunch
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It is not a walking tour, we will aim to sketch nearby NGV in a place all are comfortable.
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Will there be seating as we sketch. Mark tries to find locations with some seating.
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Duration of tour, approx. 4.5 hours, starting around 10am.
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Procedure, pay up front, no later than 24 hours prior, sign form to ensure expectations met and an orderly, smooth tour.