Abstract painting, focus on colour and large-scale techniques

City Lit

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£ 289 VAT inc.

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Description

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course makes use of one of our larger painting studios with wall-style easels and table-space. You will learn how to relate small-scale studies to large-scale experimentation, plus practical techniques for colour-palette research and paint-preparation. The aim is to develop personal fluidity: advancing your ideas through the inventive use of painting tools and materials, with ongoing recourse to form and context. Includes lively group discussion of ideas and developments, plus regular individual tutoring.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

Paint with individual purpose, in response to varied starting points
Translate small-scale visual studies into larger-scale experimentation
Use simple geometry to anchor a composition
Contrast and layer acrylic colours with increased confidence and sensitivity
Use a range of tools and techniques to build a confident repertoire of large-scale marks
Make contextual connections and identify strategies for developing your work.

All paper and paint is provided, plus a limited amount of un-stretched canvas. An A4 sketchbook is recommended to plan ideas and make notes. You can also bring stretched canvas up to 100x80cm, your tutor will advise when the course begins.

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Subjects

  • Image
  • Painting

Course programme

Routes into large-scale image-making
Balancing self-expression and formal composition
Relating tone and colour; colour-mixing, and colour-palette strategies
Tools and techniques, including pouring, squeegee, rollers, stencils
Building surface: layering and scaling-up marks
Personal image development and contextual discussion.

Practical painting activity balanced with image-development exercises; working individually and occasionally in pairs. You will be asked to participate actively with studio prep, pack-away and cleaning each day.

Additional information

VM723 Contemporary painting studio VM790 Ways into abstract painting VH660 Draw, paint, print VH580 Contemporary art sketchbook walk Monoprinting and/or screenprinting. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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Abstract painting, focus on colour and large-scale techniques

£ 289 VAT inc.

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