One of the many advantages of oil is that it takes time to dry. This, for many, is a drawback but there are techniques such as wiping out which are more or less impossible with a quick drying medium such as acrylic. Working from photographs, we will aim to produce at least two smallish works working quickly. One of these will be monochrome and then we will move on to full colour. Martin will demonstrate to make it all clear.
Students should bring in all their own materials. For those without oil paints, Winsor & Newton and Rowney produce very good beginner's sets. Those who already have their own paint, as much as is sensibly portable. You will need turpentine and possibly white spirit for cleaning brushes. Rags are vital and come in clothes which aren't Sunday best! Each student needs three or four (to be on the safe side) A2-A3 size painting boards or pieces of properly primed oil painting paper with clips or pins to attach to a drawing board. Lastly, each student need a number of landscape photographs to choose to copy.
Martin Greenland is a highly respected contemporary artist based in The Lake District, Cumbria. His works have been displayed internationally. His exhibitions are staged all around the UK including Scottish Gallery (Edinburgh), Castlegate House (Cockermouth, Cumbria) and Portland Gallery (London).
TIME 10-4pm
Maximum number 12
Minimum Age 16
£70
Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability).
Students should bring in all their own materials. For those without oil paints, Winsor & Newton and Rowney produce very good beginner's sets. Those who already have their own paint, as much as is sensibly portable. You will need turpentine and possibly white spirit for cleaning brushes. Rags are vital and come in clothes which aren't Sunday best! Each student needs three or four (to be on the safe side) A2-A3 size painting boards or pieces of properly primed oil painting paper with clips or pins to attach to a drawing board. Lastly, each student need a number of landscape photographs to choose to copy.
Martin Greenland is a highly respected contemporary artist based in The Lake District, Cumbria. His works have been displayed internationally. His exhibitions are staged all around the UK including Scottish Gallery (Edinburgh), Castlegate House (Cockermouth, Cumbria) and Portland Gallery (London).
TIME 10-4pm
Maximum number 12
Minimum Age 16
£70
Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability).