Course Title: Exploring Painting with Watercolour & Ink
With Lisa Ivory
Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for all abilities, especially beginners and the rusty.
Do you gain any qualifications?
No – this course is not accredited. However, it provides a solid foundation and preparation for progression to the Level 1 Certificate in Art and Design.WITH
Do you need to be interviewed or assessed before enrolling on the course?
No.
What will you learn?
This course introduces you to the basic principles of painting with watercolours and ink, helping you to explore their delicate and expressive qualities.
This friendly, supportive course is designed to build your confidence in using watercolours and ink, while guiding you to look closely and describe what you see with sensitivity and energy. You will explore line, tone, colour, and texture to develop your painterly potential, enjoy your personal style, and learn to handle your materials with creativity.
Expect to experience enhanced wellbeing in this calming, creative atmosphere as you relax into the flow of painting. By learning to truly observe, you will strengthen your observational skills—a key part of painting success.
You will explore traditional subjects such as still life and landscapes, experimenting with a range of techniques in a supportive, relaxed environment that encourages you to find your own unique style with these fascinating mediums.
Course content
-Line, tone, light, texture, perspective, washes
-Colour theory and colour mixing
-Mark-making techniques
-Selecting and preparing paper
-Drawing and painting with ink alongside watercolours
-Planning and composing successful images
Essential Equipment and Resources:
You will need to provide your own materials. Some guidance will be given during the first session.
Suggested materials include:
Watercolour paints (tubes or pans)- Recommended colours:
-Lemon Yellow
-Cadmium Yellow
-Alizarin Crimson
-Cadmium Re
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