The course will cover the process of observing the landscape, composing a picture out of this raw material and rendering it in paint. They will work with a combination of instructions, demonstration of techniques, exercises and personal tuition. Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists who wish to develop their skills.
They will cover topics such as:
- Composition
- Perspective
- Thumbnail sketches
- Understanding light and tone
- Colour theory
- The mechanics of painting
- Sketching in the landscape
- Arranging your palette
- Composition from sketch to final piece
Tutor: Kathy Dereli
Kath is a skilled local artist, formally trained in traditional techniques in painting, drawing and sculpture which she uses to create well-crafted artworks with a modern sensibility. She has led classes and demonstrations in both oil painting for several years.
Dates:
16th, 23rd, 30th October
6th, 13th, 20th, 27th November
4th, 11th, 18th December
Venue:
BOLD Place,
8 Bold Place
Liverpool,
England,
L1 9DN
Cost:
£170 for 10 Week Course
Materials you will need to bring:
Pencils and paper for exercises
Oil paint paper (plus canvas or canvas boards), palette, brushes, paints, cleaning rags, turps
Oil paint(suggested range in order of importance: titanium white, ivory black, burnt umber, ultramarine, yellow ochre, cerulean, cadmium yellow, alizarin crimson, cadmium red).
Dilutant/medium I.e. turpentine/sansodor low odour solvent/liquin(for oils)
Palette I.e. wooden/Perspex or disposable tear off
2 jars