Creating Abstract Landscapes in Oils
Spend an inspiring weekend with Sally to develop landscape painting techniques in oils. You will depict, in a semi-abstract form, a landscape that is important to you.
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Sat 22 Jun
- $160.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 22 Jun 10:00 - Sat 22 Jun 16:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Sun 23 Jun 10:00 - Sun 23 Jun 16:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.
Description
Spend an inspiring weekend with Sally to develop landscape painting techniques in oils. You will learn to depict, in a semi-abstract form, a landscape that is important to you.
Using photographs that capture your scene as a starting point, you will develop various painterly techniques in oils to produce semi-abstract studies. Sally will teach you about the use of colour, tone and composition in painting and will guide you through creating your unique finished work.
Make it personal from a photographs of a special place for you.
Course outline
- Setting yourself up for painting with oils
- Care of brushes
- Setting out a basic palette
- Mixing techniques
Expected learning outcome
- Learn how to arrange compositions and ideas around tone and colour values
- Understand simple colour theory and mixing techniques
- Learn about other artists who do similar or inspiration work
- Learn how to take the next steps to develop your techniques
What to bring
A painting apron or smock. A photo of a special place (or images will be provided). Your lunch each day (or there are food outlets 400 metres from Selwyn College). Tea and coffee is provided for breaks. You will take home a basic set of oil paints and your brush.
Who should attend this course?
All levels welcome from beginners to advanced. Your tutor believes in creating an inclusive and sharing environment.
About your tutor, Sally Barron
I am a Tāmaki Makaurau basted artist who is always learning and loves to share that experience. Oil paints can be such a joy to paint with - there is always something new to try and a world of colour and effects.
