Creating spatial depth An art lesson teaching you how to use shading and tone to create spatial depth using the principles of aerial perspective There are many ways artists create the illusion of depth and space in their drawing and paintings. To create a sense of space for your 3D objects to exist within […]
Creative line A drawing lesson teaching you how to use creative self-expressive line compared to descriptive line This project is about your unique creativity and individuality! It may change how you draw forever. I believe there are 2 strands to learning to draw well – technical drawing and creative drawing. We generally spend lots of […]
Shape and composition A art lesson teaching you how focus on negative space to help you improve your compositions Learn to see the objects, landscapes, people you draw as a series of flat shapes. All too often we find it difficult to compose our pictures unless we learn to see the objects within our pictures […]
Shading 3D objects A drawing lesson teaching you how to use shading and tone to create 3-dimensional looking objects The illusion of 3 dimensional objects and making them real-looking 3-dimensional space is an important skill. This project concentrates on teaching you how to develop your use of monochrome tone. You will learn to create shading […]
Real to abstract A drawing project about creating abstract artwork The de Stijl art movement at the turn of the 20th century believed that the abstract qualities they loved and used in their paintings expressed a new social order + harmony after the world-wide atrocities of the preceding era. Find out what you can learn […]
“Very friendly and informative. Great for building confidence as a beginner.” Laurence C Brigid taught another of her well attended acrylic painting courses. The course is based around still life painting, but students will be able to take away new skills and techniques and apply this to any subject matter of their choice. Sara found […]
“It’s fun and you learn new techniques to improve your art.” Silvi Student comments My class was: Fun, Exciting, Great My class highlight was: using the pastels and learning about shading to expand my current skills I would recommend the class because: it was incredible Maja My class was: Fun, Messy, Artistic My class highlight […]
“Well structured, informative and fun.” Deborah L I taught another very enjoyable Begin to draw + paint course. The group of students got off to a fab start, introducing themselves, chatting and getting to know each other – creating a real buzz of new friendships and anticipation in the studio. As Laurence said after the […]
“Encourages creativity and challenges. Supportive. Inspirational.” Jo Loved spending the weekend in a dynamic creative studio teaching a group of students the fundamentals of Abstract Art. Student Sue sums up the spirit in the studio when she describes the course as “a joy and one which takes you through the process of starting with inspiration […]
“A wonderful journey through the basics of drawing with a pencil to discovering more expressive ways to draw with different materials and styles. The future looks very exciting with these new skills to explore.” Tom P The Creative drawing: introduction course over 4 x Monday mornings with a great group of students all eager to […]
“Very relaxing and enjoyable because I learned a lot and improved.” Lauren A Our first children’s and Youth Sunday art class took place in January with children eager to continue their exploration of art materials and techniques. It was great to see so many students returning from last year. Tracy, the tutor, did a fab […]
I have learnt to be open to new techniques. Keep trying new things. Jude N I thoroughly enjoyed teaching the Creative drawing: introduction course this weekend. This course gives students the opportunity to reinforce the drawing skills taught on the beginner’s course and develop their drawing skills further towards personal expression and creativity. Again, it […]
I loved drawing as a teenager and this will encourage me and has given me the confidence to start again.” Jo W 2020 got off to a flying start with the Begin to draw and paint course. It was great to have a full studio of students eager to learn, discover, develop skills, and seek […]
“It was educational and different to school art lessons and I got 1:1 attention throughout.” Suhaavi S Another well attended Sunday Youth-teenage art class of enthusiastic young people who all love their art and are eager to improve. Some students attend for fun while other are keen to apply what they learn to help improve […]
What is ‘context’ or ‘contextualisation’ and why is it important for you as an artist. Recently I have been thinking about ‘Context’ – it’s crept into my conversations with people when they have been asking me for advice about their drawings and paintings. So I thought I’d share some thoughts with you. It’s a word […]
