Painting courses London

...We will chart the course of the Italian Renaissance, beginning with its medieval origins, the works of the early Renaissance masters and the training and workshop practises...

... from the French word, “Coller”, meaning to glue and “Assemblage” is a term given to making three or two dimensional constructions putting together found natural or manufactured objects. We will look at how to reassemble the flat packed painting of old and embrace an abundance of mixed media materials...

...aspects of portraiture and the figure. We will begin by learning methods for drawing heads and bodies including how to render volume and structure in facial features...

...onsite with slide presentations and group discussions. The last part of the day will be a guided gallery visit, with group discussion and short group activities...

...Draw portraits from a variety of view points Understand composition and apply it to your portraits Draw a head that looks three-dimensional Prepare a surface...

...This course is designed for students who have begun work on their novel, but need support to fashion their ideas into a coherent narrative that flows naturally...

...Explore portraiture through the wonderfully versatile medium of drawing. Drawing can provide quick and accessible methods to look at elements like structure, likeness and mark-making, independent from the skills particular to painting such as colour-mixing. Drawing is usually the basis for painting...

...David Hockney sold his first painting for £10 – one of his recent works sold for $ 8 million. This one-day course provides an overview of Hockney’s long and successful career. We will study his artistic development from the art student at the R.A. who refused to write a dissertation, through...

...Gain skills to progress further with either drawing or watercolour painting. There will be structured work with observational and intuitive drawing...

...The course is an opportunity to learn through your hands. Experimenting with different materials and 3D techniques will give you a familiarity and confidence...

...What was it like to be an artist in Britain during the 18th century? The century saw the emergence of a British school of painting and the Royal Academy opened its doors in 1768 with Sir Joshua Reynolds as President. The R.A. provided life drawing classes for male artists and an opportunity...

...Western forms and redefining the very notion of an artwork, through the use of everyday materials. In the hands of Boccioni, Marinetti and their fellows across Italy...

...visual effects - Colour mixing using a variety of techniques. - Produce a simple pastel painting from observation. You will be taught through practical exercises...

...On this more advanced watercolour course, we will explore in more depth primary, secondary and tertiary colour mixing and practice more advanced watercolour...

...examining cultural and practical contexts in drawing today. - Place your drawing practice into a contemporary context by associating with certain artists...

...Make egg tempera paint - Develop a painting in layers of egg tempera. Paint making, painting technique, preparation of a gesso panel, properties of individual pigments...

... the paintings were made, and of techniques of textile and garment production in the subcontinent, which will be brought to bear on the study. We will also cover some interesting background stories associated with the objects on display. Focus areas will include: • The development of miniature painting...

...music, poetry and stories, observational drawing and memory. - draw and paint from your imagination - understand the particular qualities of a range...

...these dynasties through patronage and royal workshops • The names and background of key patrons and artists • Relationships between these dynasties and...

...Record and develop your own creative ideas - Identify ways in which to take your creativity further. - How to start drawing - How to work with subjects...