Students' comments on the process

"I did a painting I have never done before and I was really pleased. Usually I rush my art and this time because I planned and tested the paint it worked. It will be interesting to see the exhibition of our work later this year." Male 12 WA

"I took more risks making my art because the teachers really helped you, I learnt about putting things in the distance and close up." Female 11 WA

"We learnt about patience and keeping going even when you were tired." Female 11 Qld

"I did not know about temples and houses in Bali, even before I read their story I could tell it was a temple from the shape of the building and the people praying." Male 12 Vic

"I learnt about kids and places in China, their artwork is really good." Male 10 NT

"By looking at the artwork and stories from other kids in other countries you can tell what is special to them, just like we did our special place, they did theirs. Some are the same, like playing sport, riding your bike and family things. Other ones are different like the rice fields and the religion drawings about temples and ceremonies." Female 12 WA

"Sketching, shading and painting and examining other people's artwork were the best aspects of the Access Asia excursion. Although we were cramped I was able to produce my final copy to the best of my ability." Female 13 WA

"During this workshop we made art that will go around the world. My art improved as I learnt how to blend colours, make waves and clouds." Male 12 Vic

"My draft was not that good but the teachers thought it was, so I kept working on the good copy. I included more detail and concentrated on the use of colour in my best piece." Male 14 NSW