Purpose:
For artists to take steps towards creating more personal paintings that capture the feeling they intend.
Outline:
Inspiration! The Core of a Painter's life.
Exploration of what inspires individuals and ourselves.
A "virtual gallery tour" to see what paintings draw us and why.
"Paint Out Loud" by Alan Brain – the thought processes of this painter at work.
Students Paint their Inspiration.
The Power of Watercolour – (one of many) Make it Glow! by Alan Brain
Students practice
Members paint
One Major Tip for a Successful Painting - "A Little and a Lot"
Revisit the virtual gallery to see what makes paintings successful.
Illustrate a "Little and a Lot" through demonstration by Alan Brain.
Students practice
Students paint their OWN painting(s)
Review paintings together.
Close.
Bring: -
Your normal painting equipment and if necessary –
1. Plenty of paint (tubes are best) of high quality (not student quality).
2. Paper of good quality (Arches 140lbs is good) bigger than you would normally
use up to a full sheet size.
3. Include an inch flat brush and a large round brush
4. Cheap drawing paper.
5. An extra water pot, kitchen roll, and a small towel. Plus a tin plate,
butchers plate, large plastic plate or similar.
6. An easel if you can
7. Your ideas on what you might want to paint; your sketches and the like.
