Further Detail
Developing a sketchbook and small-scale drawings. Keeping work fresh and lively. You will
have time to work on a plein air painting in your preferred media. Martin will give a brief
presentation on plein air painting based on his contribution to Painting and Drawing
Techniques for The Contemporary Artist (Thames and Hudson); this will look at artists who
work out of doors and what we may usefully learn from their practice.
Skills/Techniques Covered
Composition and principles of basic perspective. Working speedily to record changes of lightand weather. Looking at tonal values and how to read light. Mark making and notation to transcribe landscape, architectural features and transient effects. Colour palette and mixing for plein air. Developing a portfolio and making plein air sketches suitable for reworking in the studio. The use of charcoal and chalk in conjunction with wet media. Recording your work digitally for later reference in the studio. Portfolio development
Level
This course is suitable for skill levels from beginners to intermediate
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. The school will provide simple drawing boards
Please Bring With You
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.
Developing a sketchbook and small-scale drawings. Keeping work fresh and lively. You will
have time to work on a plein air painting in your preferred media. Martin will give a brief
presentation on plein air painting based on his contribution to Painting and Drawing
Techniques for The Contemporary Artist (Thames and Hudson); this will look at artists who
work out of doors and what we may usefully learn from their practice.
Skills/Techniques Covered
Composition and principles of basic perspective. Working speedily to record changes of lightand weather. Looking at tonal values and how to read light. Mark making and notation to transcribe landscape, architectural features and transient effects. Colour palette and mixing for plein air. Developing a portfolio and making plein air sketches suitable for reworking in the studio. The use of charcoal and chalk in conjunction with wet media. Recording your work digitally for later reference in the studio. Portfolio development
Level
This course is suitable for skill levels from beginners to intermediate
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. The school will provide simple drawing boards
Please Bring With You
- Cartridge paper/sketchbook
- Bulldog clips
- Masking tape
- Small-scale, inexpensive stretched canvas
- A range of soft pencils
- Fine-Liner pens (0.1, 0.3)
- Folding camping chair optional
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.