Introduction to painting still-life
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Location: Keeley Street
Dedicate some time to developing your painting in a series of controlled steps. Learn to select and prepare surfaces and materials, build a composition around still life objects and make supplementary studies to guide your colour application. For absolute beginners.
- Course Code: VM990
- Dates: 05/11/24 - 19/11/24
- Time: 10:00 - 17:00
- Taught: Tue, Daytime
- Duration: 3 sessions (over 3 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
Course Code: VM990
Duration: 3 sessions (over 3 weeks)
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What is the course about?
Learn the essentials of Still-life painting step by step, from paint handling and colour theory to composition.
For absolute beginners.
What will we cover?
How to develop a still life painting.
Painting techniques in both acrylics and oils such as scumbling, layering and wet in wet.
Tone and colour theory.
How artists work with tone, colour and composition.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
-Begin and develop a still life painting
- Identify and render tone and colour
-Appy a range of painting techniques in either acrylics or oils
- Gain an understanding of how artists work with tone, colour and composition.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is a course for beginners or for students wanting a clear grounding. Some drawing experience is helpful but not essential.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Practical work, individual and group tutoring, group discussion, demonstrations, visual presentations and handouts.
The tutor will suggest artists to explore in relation to each project.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All basic paints and brushes required for the course are provided.
You will need to bring with you the following materials:
1. Rags or kitchen roll
2. Wear old clothes.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
This will lead you on to courses, such as Painting 1 or 2 or Ways Into Abstract Painting.