Further Detail
We shall look at surfaces/grounds. Mixing strategies. Different types of acrylic paint and their properties. Martin will show some real-life examples and cite other painters that will help participants develop different techniques. We shall learn about the different media one may add to acrylic paint to build it up, thin it, or use as a glaze. Tools, supports and paints. Working from life, and out of doors
Skills/Techniques Covered
Successful colour mixing, impasto, glazing, texture. Understanding different brushes and
applicators for acrylic paint. Some tuition in how to stretch your own canvas. Flesh tones for life painting and portraiture. Combining acrylic with other media. Contemporary techniques
Level
This course is suitable for skill levels from beginners with a little experience to intermediate. Would also be suitable for any who have painted, but not necessarily with acrylics before.
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee.
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.
We shall look at surfaces/grounds. Mixing strategies. Different types of acrylic paint and their properties. Martin will show some real-life examples and cite other painters that will help participants develop different techniques. We shall learn about the different media one may add to acrylic paint to build it up, thin it, or use as a glaze. Tools, supports and paints. Working from life, and out of doors
Skills/Techniques Covered
Successful colour mixing, impasto, glazing, texture. Understanding different brushes and
applicators for acrylic paint. Some tuition in how to stretch your own canvas. Flesh tones for life painting and portraiture. Combining acrylic with other media. Contemporary techniques
Level
This course is suitable for skill levels from beginners with a little experience to intermediate. Would also be suitable for any who have painted, but not necessarily with acrylics before.
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee.
Please Bring With You
- Your choice of brushes
- Palette knife
- Basic range of acrylic paints.
- It would be helpful if you could bring three canvas panels up to 24 inches but if you prefer to paint on card or paper or un-stretched canvas that is also fine.
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.