Still Life Painting - Beginners

Still life painting is a wonderful means by which to explore and develop the fundamentals of drawing and painting. On this course, you will be encouraged to look at things with a fresh eye, to relish colour and to build confidence by developing and putting into practice good technique.

This intensive course is structured to suit learner’s pace and prior abilities. It will cover the following topics: Proportion and relative proportion; Composition and relationships of objects; Colour theory; Painting techniques including laying a wash, wet on wet and dry brush in gouache painting; Creating a three-dimensional image of a still-life in gouache by using different tonal patterns and knowledge about the main rules of perspective; Techniques of modern artists related to still-life painting; Still-life painting in gouache or acrylic with a mod

Materials required: For your first session you are advised to bring the following, however, please do not buy any materials until your course is confirmed as running. For your first session: B, 2B and 3B drawing pencils; erasers; A2/A3 sketch book or cartridge paper 160 grams.

Learners are expected to provide their own paint, which might cost each student £20. Tutor will advise at the first session on paints etc.

Please note there is no session on 17.02.25.In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2 ½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm course information two weeks prior to the start date.