Drawing into watercolour painting
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- Course Code: VH104
- Dates: 05/06/24 - 03/07/24
- Time: 18:00 - 21:00
- Taught: Wed, Evening
- Duration: 5 sessions (over 5 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Paul Dixon
Course Code: VH104
Choose a start date
Duration: 5 sessions (over 5 weeks)
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What is the course about?
During the course you will explore the potential of drawing as an integral part of the process of watercolour painting. You will investigate not only drawing 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 is 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.
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 in Watercolour at City Lit to develop your painting and media skills including “Developing Watercolour Painting,” “Contemporary Watercolour Painting Projects,” and “Watercolour Painting and Mixed Media Techniques.” Your tutor will discuss various options that will be appropriate for you at the end of the course.
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.