A follow-on course for watercolour students who are readyto explore and develop individual project work in this versatile medium. Suited to students that have covered the basics in some depth and are ready investigate their own ideas with structured support and peer dialogue.
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This course is ideal for watercolour students that have covered the fundamentals of watercolour, within courses such as Developing watercolour painting and Contemporary watercolour painting projects. There will be an increased emphasis on researching personal subject matter, different methods of preparatory study, and ways of working in series and/or at different scales.
What will we cover?
Resourcing and investigating a personal project working from observation.
Resourcing and investigating a personal project working with photography, collage or found imagery.
Working at a range of scales and on different surfaces.
Developing confidence with colour usage, including layeringoftransparent and opaque pigments.
Approaches to composition:investigating historical and contemporary artists who use watercolour approaches in their practice.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Propose and develop individual project ideas, working from observation and from secondary source (photography, collage).
Demonstrate a robustset ofpainting approaches using the tools and medium of watercolour.
Develop a series of exploratory studies and finished pieces, usingcompositional approaches that interest you.
Build confidencelayering colour and texture to describe light and depth.
Identify and respond to methods and ideas ofselectedartists (historical and contemporary) who utilise watercolourwithin their practice.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This intermediate course is suitable for watercolour students that have covered the fundamentals of watercolour in some depth, within courses such as Developing watercolour painting orContemporary watercolour painting projects. You will be guided through methods of originating your own project work, where value is placed on exploratory studies and contextual discussion, as well as finished pieces.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Studio-based practical project work.
Some preparatory research tasks which can be undertaken at home or in class.
Tutor demonstrations
One to one guidance
Group discussion
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Basic materials and resources are provided as part of this course, including watercolour paint, brushes and paper appropriate for the medium. Students are welcome to bring any additional specialist materials such as their own brushes or different surfaces. A sketchbook is recommended for project development and note-taking; if you already have one please bring it along, if not, your tutor can advise.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
The next step is to evolve your watercolour practice and gain confidence running personal project work with tutorial support.Contemporary painting studiowill help you to consolidate your experience, and also invites you to engage with painting practitioners using different mediums such as acrylic or oils.You may also wish to support your watercolour practice with courses from our drawing programme.
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.
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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