Painting Courses
Watercolour behaves (and can misbehave), like no other medium. First
time painters can find it difficult to master, while more advanced
watercolourists often reach a threshold beyond which they find it
difficult to develop. Books, videos and TV programmes can be very
informative, but have one major disadvantage - there is no feedback
or constructive appraisal of your work as you try to progress.
I
run courses which explain from first principles how to master the
watercolour medium and to develop a style which is all your own.
Courses are clearly structured and are designed to develop your
ability to express yourself through a number of logical steps. The
course includes:
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A
general introduction to the working properties, advantages and
disadvantages and a host of applications of the various paints,
brushes and papers.
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Looking at tone - what tone is; its importance in modelling
your subjects; how to see tonal relationships clearly and
record them accurately; worked examples.
- Looking at colour in theory and in practice including the
primaries and secondaries; colour temperature;
theory and importance of the complementaries ; a logical
guide to mixing the colours you want; worked examples.
- Composing your work - choosing and arranging you and your
subject to get the best results.
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Depth in your work - using composition and the principles of
linear and aerial perspective and their importance.
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Alternative techniques and terminology - a whole armoury of
techniques, including wet-in-wet, lost and found edges,
dry brush, line and wash, masking, sponging,
spatter, plus lots more, and examples of how and when to use them.
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Improving your drawing technique - Studies in line and studies
intone as a preparation for watercolour, including lots of tips on
training your eye to see more and to capture the most
important information.
As
a member of a small, friendly and informal group, you will work from
life, (including outdoors where the season and light permit) and the
course will look at the work of several other artists, including my own work in progress, to help improve
your understanding of the medium.
There will also be lots of opportunities to discuss your own work as
you wish, as you progress.
Courses cost £85 and consist of nine classes, each of 2½ hours.
There is a choice of either Thursday morning or evening classes and
courses are held at the Old School, Vicarage Lane, Dore, Sheffield.
Places are now booking for the next evening watercolour course which will begin on Thursday 27 March 2008
For
more information or to book a place, please
contact me.
