Painting courses London

...portraits Taking inspiration from traditional portrait artists Depicting likeness and character in the sitter Developing a personal, traditional style...

...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...

...Over three days, students will learn the methods for achieving the distinctive effects of Dutch painting after Rubens. His rules for painting are best observed in the work of his students, so we will look closely at Van Dyck. During day one, students will make an underpainting, learning... Learn about: Art History...

...around successful and unsuccessful outcomes in the work observed with increased sophistication. We will explore: the artist’s process and techniques... Learn about: Oil Painting, Water Colour Painting...

...art in London’s galleries. We will explore Tate’s themed displays in relation to key 20th century art movements, and look at the key themes developed by... Learn about: Oil Painting, Water Colour Painting...

...observation and also from your imagination. You will be shown methods and approaches to three basic watercolour techniques in this short course... Learn about: Oil Painting...

...All cultures respect the world of Story, The ability to tell Stories, in a variety of settings, is a skill that has seen a strong resurgence... Learn about: Oil Painting, Life Drawing...

...Handouts, presentations, demonstrations, practical work, individual and group tutoring, and group discussion. All materials are provided. If you would... Learn about: Life Drawing, Oil Painting...

...Edgar Degas is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism. He was a superb draftsman, and particularly masterly in depicting movement – one can think of his dancers, racecourse subjects and female nudes. This course will examine how Degas changed the course of painting by applying...

...What previous students liked most about their course: “Very comprehensive and inspiring!” “I was familiar with reproductions of Hopper’s work...

...This class is aimed at beginners to watercolour, or as a refresher course for those students who have some experience of this exciting and versatile medium...

...approaches to interpreting the landscape. Each week we will meet at a different location, such as River Thames, Hampstead Heath, King’s Cross Canal...

...To explore experimental silkscreen printing, students will learn how to make different types of screen-prints using various techniques. Students will learn...

...Lucian Freud used to say that time was his one great luxury in life. He took a great deal of time to get to know his subjects, and sometimes would be painting them for years. Working rarely to commission, in many ways all of Freud’s painting is autobiographical. This one-day course provides...

...approaches to interpreting the landscape. Each week we will meet at a different location, such as River Thames, Hampstead Heath, King’s Cross Canal...

...Identify influences of foreigners on British artists of the time - Participate in discussions on art works of foreign artists in Britain in the selected...

...more contemporary artists including Ellsworth Kelly, Gary Hume and Lucienne Day. Each week we cover a different formal element in drawing taking an artist...

...As a Northern European artist, Albrecht Dürer was aware that developments taking place in Renaissance Italy and especially in Venice were fundamentally changing the look of painting. Not satisfied with studying from prints, he set off to experience these developments for himself meeting great...

...The course will explore three major strands: From Icons to the Influence of the West There was a shift in painting from icons to a more naturalistic style inspired by the west and by the collecting and commissioning habits of rulers like Catherine the Great. Later there were challenges to academic...

...This life painting workshop brings together a unique combination of approaches to painting the nude. Firstly it explores the subtle, elusive colours within the skin. Secondly it explores imaginative connections between natural landscape and the surface planes and curvature of the body. Inspired...