6 Week Watercolour Course: Two
what is covered in the course?
In this second course we build on the techniques from Course One to explore a range of more advanced subjects. If you have not completed Course One, you may still be able to enrol in Course Two if you have previous experience painting and drawing.
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We will explore:
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Portraiture (working from a model)
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How to start drawing people (working from a clothed model)
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How to capture a sense of movement
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How to draw interiors and more advanced scenes.
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As in course one, you will learn in a supportive, social and peaceful environment. Our focus is on process , not outcome. We will consider art as a way to help us stay grounded in the present moment while developing skills to help us comfortably and confidently record our experiences of the present moment.
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All materials will be provided. Every session will include a break with tea and home-made cakes provided.
By joining this course you will gain access to an online platform where you can access notes, upload artwork and continue the conversation with your fellow artists.
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You will be equipped with the tools you need to continue your own sketchbook practice. You will be able to confidently attend the drop-in workshops and have the opportunity to stay an active part of the Artanda community through our online Community Groups.
What to expect
How will I be taught?
You will be taught through:
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demonstration of drawing and painting methods
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A series of exercises designed to increase skill and confidence
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We will be working from a live model, with photographs and master copies and using still-life and interiors.
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Group discussion and individualised feed-back
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Through the study of watercolour paintings
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Accessing notes and additional content on the online platform
Aims of each session
Session One
- Explore the basic of portraiture
-Explore the proportions and basic anatomy of the face.
- Explore ways of communicating an impression of the face
Session Two
-Re-visit colour in relation to portraiture.
- consider the role of brush-stroke within portraiture
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In this session we will be working with a (clothed) model.
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Session Three
-Discover how to communicate the figure in a range of poses, through watercolour
- Explore how to paint the hands and feet
Session Four
- Explore how to capture the human figure in movement
- Gain confidence in working from a model.
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In this session we will be working with a (clothed) model
Session Five
-Explore how angle and proportion can be used to aid the depiction of an interior scene
- Explore how to use colour to communicate different lighting conditons
Session Six
- Explore how to create a narrative in your painting
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In this session we will be working with a (clothed) model to create a series of atmospheric paintings, that bring together the skills learnt on this course.
After the course
You can continue your practice through my workshops and one-off session. These will explore a range of subjects, including Life Drawing, Plein-Air and Drawing in the Gallery
Online Platform
During and after the course, you will have access to an online platform where you can access notes and engage with the Artanda community.