Online - watercolour drawing from nature

Service Description

Each class explores nature themes and drawing and painting techniques, through a combination of contextual references, observation and practical exercises. Join in using your own watercolours - or whatever drawing or painting materials you have available. The livestream class is 2hrs but you're welcome to arrive and leave the session whenever is convenient for you during these times (e.g. you can join at lunchtime even if you only have an hour break) and you can leave your camera and microphone off if it's not convenient for you to turn them on. During the first part of class, we review examples of work from the previous class, I introduce the ideas and inspirations for this session and we discuss relevant artists' work. I will then guide you through a series of practical exercises (the demonstration part of the class will be recorded) addressing mark-making, explaining drawing and painting techniques such as layering and lifting off, wet-in-wet and dry brush, exploring formal elements such as line and texture, shape and form, tone, colour and composition. You are encouraged to join in with the practical activities and during the final part of class there will be an opportunity to show work-in-progress, this is optional but can be helpful for those who would like feedback and guidance on how to improve their work. This online class is suitable for all ability levels including beginners. You will need access to Zoom, a flat surface to work on and some basic art materials: watercolours or drawing ink, brushes and water, watercolour paper and some scrap paper - or join using whatever drawing or painting materials you have available. We will work from direct observation of natural objects and reference images. Concessions are available for those who need them. Please don't let cost be a barrier. Contact me for the discount code if you need to book at a reduced rate.

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