Explore the relationship between the two disciplines of drawing and watercolour painting and the opportunities when their distinct qualities are combined.
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During the course you will explore the potential of drawing as an integral part of the process of watercolour painting. You will investigate drawing not only as a preliminary step to set-up a composition, but also as an integrated layer within the structure of a composition. You will use drawing as a means of guiding the way you make brush gestures, and as a guide to planning colour application in your painting. Relevant examples of work from both historic and contemporary watercolour artists will be discussed.
What will we cover?
• The individual qualities of drawing and watercolour as media and how they can be combined. • The relationship between drawn marks, areas of tonality and the application of watercolour • Recognising and using the qualities of directness, intimacy, and portability, which can be specific to both drawing and watercolour. • Exploring and discussing historical and contemporary context for artists who simultaneously use and combine both drawing and watercolour approaches in their practice.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Identify and explore the relationship between the inherent qualities of drawing and watercolour. • Use a range of drawing approaches as a preliminary step to planning and developing a watercolour image. • Use a range of painting techniques with the medium of watercolour. • Combine drawing and watercolour in a manner where neither medium dominates the other, leading to a creative conversation between the two. • Recognise the approaches of selected artists who investigate the relationship of drawing and watercolour methods within their practice.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is for beginners to drawing and watercolour painting, or for those who have some previous experience and would like to try a different approach.
You should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You may be encouraged to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
• Studio-based practical tasks • Tutor demonstrations • One to one guidance • Presentations and group discussion
This course may be supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material, presentations, and handouts etc. and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Basic materials and resources are provided as part of this course, including drawing media, watercolour paint, brushes and paper. Students are welcome to bring any additional specialist materials.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
There are many courses at City Lit to develop your watercolour painting skills including: Developing watercolour painting, Contemporary watercolour painting projects, Watercolour painting: mixed media techniques. Your tutor will discuss various options that will be appropriate for you at the end of the course.
Jack Duplock After receiving a postgraduate diploma in painting from Royal Academy School of Art. Jack has taught at various institutions including UCA, teaching learners from diverse backgrounds and ages on subjects such as observational drawing, painting and research methods. Over the past 20 years, alongside his teaching, Jack has built an established art practice exhibiting both in the UK and internationally, including at the Agency Gallery London, Durden and Ray Los Angeles and Kunstlaboratorium Vestfossen, Norway. His work has been included in New Contemporaries and John Moore painting prize. His work is in various private collections. Jack works primarily using watercolour, acrylic paint, pencil and pen and ink. Using photographs, both personal and found imagery. A recent body of work explored abstraction, figure and landscape inspired by the strange light and visceral folk history experienced during a residency in North Iceland. In his teaching, Jack delights in helping students follow their curiosity to develop new skills and perspectives in drawing and painting.
Paul is an artist who works with drawing, painting and printmaking. He was educated at Jacob Kramer College of Art, Leeds, where he received an Art and Design Foundation certificate. Then after studying at Cyprus College of Art he completed a BA in painting at Winchester School of Art and later an MA certificate in painting at the Royal College of Art. As a tutor he has experience of delivering a wide variety of art courses, using an open-minded approach to teaching that supports learners, developing the skills they have, while offering demonstrations, guidance and advice that offer a basic grounding in drawing and painting. This attitude relates to his eclectic and varied approach to working. ‘What I enjoy about teaching, is the way that learners respond to projects in different ways, and witnessing the development of their work as a personal exploration. It shows a development of individual thoughts and sensations relating to ideas, and I think the purpose of teaching is to embrace and support this.’
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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