The lessons cover a wide variety of interesting subjects:

 

 

The importance of light & shadow…how highlights and shadows bring art work alive

 

The magic of watercolourhow to create atmospheric paintings using this medium

 

How to achieve harmony in a compositionthe basic tricks for creating a good picture

 

Abstract shapes & negative space…using silhouettes of interesting objects to make a dramatic image

 

Working from photographs…how to make the most of your source material

 

The richness of including patterns…how to add interest & variety to a composition

 

Using the printed word in artworkpoems, song lyrics or a favourite quote to inspire a very personal picture

 

How to observe accurately & make representational sketcheslearn the tricks of  really looking at a subject

 

 

How to paint flowers & petalsusing the delicate medium of watercolour to capture their translucent beauty

 

The importance of negative spaces in a compositionshapes that are real & not just “air” around the subject

 

Focusing on the power of the unconscious mind in creating worktune in & watch what happens!

 

 

…bring your dreams & ideas of what you want to achieve; we can work on them together!

 

basic materials needed :  A3 lightweight drawing board, several sheets of inexpensive drawing paper, roll of masking tape, 4b pencil, soft polymer rubber,  several sheets of watercolour paper or watercolour pad, watercolour paints & brush, plastic paint mixing tray with compartments