1 day a week. Includes one canvas every week (1 every two weeks on half days) and use of oils,
or acrylic. Everyone has their own space with a professional easel,
painting table and high stool. Lunch is included and refreshments all day.
This can be any day of the week.
1st week. Preparing your canvas, paint along with your tutor (landscape), understanding brush control, use of brush shapes, simple composition, focal points and perspective.
2nd week. Drawing, complex composition, paint a still life.
3rd Week. Tonal values, creating a tonal value architectural or landscape working drawing on location. Making your working drawing into a painting. Mixing and understanding colour.
4th Week. Develop your style. Learning from famous artists you learn how brush marks, energy and style of working create different looks.
5th Week. Establish your concepts. What is it you want to say and how do you want to say it? Mood boards and inspirations.
6th Week. Preparation for a series of paintings.
