This course is suitable for beginners and for
those who feel that they have not had a good enough grounding in the very
basics of painting with watercolours. Easy landscape, simple still life, colour
mixing workshops and composition are all bound into proving that this
deceptively tricky medium can be conquered. Most of all, you will have fun. It
is designed to help you really understand the medium, the paints and the making
of colour. Every aspect is carefully demonstrated and you will be able to
return home feeling that you have achieved something really rather special. All
materials will be provided.
Monday
There is an introduction to
Watercolour Painting, followed by a demonstration of a simple landscape painted
in a limited number of colours. Close one to one supervision is given to each
individual so that the student feels confident with their efforts. All the
materials that you will use are provided, so there is nothing to worry about!
Tuesday
This afternoon will be spent
painting trees, each and every one demonstrated by Susanna, so that they become
understandable and fun.
Wednesday
This is a chance to experiment with
painting weather. Clouds, blue skies, and sunsets are on the menu with
reference to Turner, Constable and Edward Seago.
Thursday
A great afternoon ahead as we use
textures in the watercolour process. We will paint the sea, and reflections
over the course of the afternoon.
Friday
You will be able to paint a
beautiful watercolour by now and with one to one assistance will paint
something you have always wished you could do but thought you couldn't.
The point of this course is to
remove all the fear of painting through a sequence of workshops which develop
your understanding of mixing colour, sorting out the compositions, and
understanding your materials. With these carefully explained you will feel
secure in your own picture making and more importantly you will have had fun!
Susanna Bailey
BA Hons MA Slade Higher Diploma
About Susanna
Susanna Bailey has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally since leaving Art School. She has also taught Painting and Fine Art at University level and privately. She has been commissioned to teach ageing American film stars 'on the lot', and travels far and wide tutoring individuals, and small groups of artists. She places great emphasis on the careful use of colour.
Susanna is known for her ability to inspire beginners with a love for Watercolour, to take those who have some experience on to more spontaneous levels of expression, and to insure that all who participate in her courses have fun.
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