5 Day artist workshop
16 -21 September
About the Workshop
The first thing to know is that it will be fun, it doesn’t matter what stage you are at in your art. Learn in a positive, empowering setting, there are no mistakes; just better ways to tell the story. If you have a non- painting partner, then this is the ideal situation to let them enjoy the creative world you do. For them, it might just be the amazing places we go to that will help them relax, just by being there. If they want to learn to paint, then that is even better, but not essential. At these twice-daily workshops you will learn constantly, I am passionate about teaching usable methods and thrill to the sight of one of my students having that ‘lightbulb’ moment. I will also set aside time for individual mentoring.
I’ll be focusing on what tools I can give you, here’s some of what you’ll learn:
I’ll be focusing on what tools I can give you, here’s some of what you’ll learn:
- simple tips that can help you create the work you see in your mind’s eye
- how to interpret and paint ‘en plein air’
- advanced observation techniques
- how to mix fresh colours and create a vibrant artwork
- how to see interesting compositions wherever you are
- how to create strong narrative in your paintings
- when to stop
- how to make watercolour your friend
- how to speed sketch
- how to extract and focus on the emotional content in front of you
- how to loosen up and still show detail
- traditional and modern techniques
- how to recognise the colour of light and shadow
