This one day workshop is designed to familiarise you with the way watercolours can be used to loosely describe the seated figure. With the help of a live model and demos build a likeness in paint. Study elements of proportion and perspective, light and shadows. Embrace the white paper and allow the development of watermarks to lighten the “weight” of…
Take an in depth look at reflecting and glowing sunlight. Trace its path across moving water, filtering past buildings and doorways and interrupted by leaves. Compose and record its drama using the full range of tone from the white of the paper to intense tubed paint. Mix colours cleanly for added 'freshness' and help your paintings 'come alive'. The group…
Make a brave start with watercolours and discover the joy of mixing colour directly on your painting. Explore dramatic as well as harmonious colour combinations. Enjoy the positive feedback from using rich tubed paint (provided) whilst creating beautiful landscape scenes and take away lots of ideas to feed back into your art. Spend two tutored days in a small group…
Do you want to paint with watercolours but are worried about their scary reputation? Or have you started painting in this great medium but want to loosen up your techniques and be more expressive? This painting retreat has been designed for you as a beginner. Spend two tutored days of demos and guidance in a small group to help you…
Let Catherine help you develop your watercolour skills. 'Visit' Venice and Florence - paint bridges and palaces reflected in ancient waterways and doorways baked by the sun. Use more water to mix colour and capture light. Includes all materials, two pub meals and teas/coffees. Friday 2-8 Saturday 10-4 Packhorse Bath BA2 7DU Please complete a Booking Form via the In…
