Botanical Painting for Beginners
No current schedule for this year
During
the course of the week you will be taught a variety of drawing exercises, which
will encourage you to develop your own personal style and way of working. Much
of the initial work will be sketchbook based looking at plants, flowers, fruit
and vegetables.
Though
most materials are provided - students are asked to bring any relevant media
such as images of interest or any past work.
Monday
- Drawing and loosening up, linking the eye to the hand. Working with a limited
colour palette.
Tuesday-
Drawing with accuracy and speed, looking at form and shape, creating tones,
sketching and painting.
Wednesday
- Drawing and painting texture - understanding scale and balancing your paper.
Thursday
& Friday - Expanding and stretching your knowledge and understanding
through individual work. Working towards your final piece/pieces.