Explore a variety of creative approaches for painting flowers from observation. Discover the rich history of this genre while taking inspiration from artists who use flowers as their subject matter.
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You will be introduced to a selection of different painting media and techniques to describe and observe plants and flowers through inventive mark-making, mixing colour and working to different scale. You will be encouraged to take an experimental approach taking inspiration from a variety of exciting contemporary artists.
What will we cover?
We will look at the history and techniques of painting flowers and plants working with a wide variety of materials including gouache and watercolour, plus soft pastels and acrylic paint.
Each week we will look at different artist techniques to inspire a personal response.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Confidently select and simplify complex forms
Mix and match observed colour in a range of media
Make inventive use of mark-making to communicate different characteristics of natural forms.
Work on different scales.
Work on a variety of coloured grounds and textures.
Develop personal compositions and interpretations
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Beginners are welcome but some experience of drawing or painting is useful.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Group and one to one tuition, demonstrations and looking at images from other artists. The course will be hands on, with a bit of discussion to facilitate understanding. The use of a sketchbook to record your thoughts and develop your work will be encouraged, and basic research methods discussed.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All basic art materials and a selection of plants and flowers will be provided. In discussion with your tutor, there may also be an opportunity to bring in flowers to share in project work.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
You can progress onto a variety of observational painting courses such as Painting 1 or Painting 2. Alternatively you might progress to Watercolour painting studio: nature and colour, or Drawing into watercolour painting. We also have a range of techniques courses including Colour-mixing for artists, and Drawing: colour pastel techniques.
Sisetta studied at the Florence Fine Arts Academy, earning a first-class degree as a Master Printmaker. In 2011, she moved to London, developing her printmaking practice while teaching workshops for adults of all abilities in various communities. She teaches Botanical Drawing, Watercolour, Advanced Life Drawing, and Printmaking, inspiring students to expand their skills and explore innovative approaches. She promotes art as a global language, celebrating diverse artistic traditions. Sisetta’s work is exhibited internationally and held in public collections, including Italy and Morocco’s National Collections, the V&A, and the Museum of Graphic Arts in Pisa.
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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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