Learn how to change your approach to drawing and learn to create powerfully engaging and personally expressive contemporary drawings.
Discover ways to edit, re-imagine, and creatively re-interpret your subject matter.
Gain control of the creative process and create drawings that express a unique artistic vision.
Working from still life arrangements, students will put objective reality to one side and work within a contemporary approach that puts the student’s personal creativity centre stage. Everything students learn on this course can equally be used to creatively re-imagine and interpret landscapes or figurative subjects.
Creative visual thinking
Session 1 Starting with some drawing games to help release students from the confines of realistic looking drawings, students will work with soft chalk and oil pastels to develop fast-paced approach to visual thinking that will help free up their creativity.
Extracting the Art Elements
Session 2 Separating out the Art Elements from within the still life objects helps students discover unique mark-making that creates drawings with a rich interesting surface texture. Students also learn how to pull the Art Elements together to create compositions full of a unique personal vision.
Embracing flow + change
Session 3 Students will learn a technique using oil pastels that enables them to draw with flexibility and intuition while adding layers of interest and depth to their drawings. Students will learn a second soft pastel and collage technique that will give them ultimate flexibility and control of their drawing.
Uncovering an artistic voice
Session 4 Students will learn more about composition to create dynamic drawings that more closely express their own style and artistic voice. The drawings completed this session represent the beginnings of a personal creative journey to express their own true vision.
By the end of the course…
Students will have developed the skills and creative confidence to create drawings in a style that is true to their own inner artist’s voice – no longer a slave to realism and naturalism.
Daler Rowney: A2 size Fine Grain heavy weight drawing pad 200gsm
Winsor + Newton: A2 size Medium Surface cartridge pad 220gsm
Optional items to bring Cloth for cleaning your hands Rag (old cloth) for smudging charcoal or paint Wear old clothes or bring an apron Pen and notebook for taking notes
To help you decide what level course is best, you will see Teaching Levels on each of the course pages above the ‘Add to cart’ button.
Students will always benefit from clear instructions and lots of one-to-one tuition on all of my courses.
Level 0: Absolute-beginner For those students who have never done any art as an adult or perhaps may have dabbled a little many years ago. Teaching focuses on fundamental core skills, leading students step by step, with loads of 1:1 support and guidance.
Level 1: Beginner For those students who have done very little art or are returning to art after a long break and feel they need to gain a foundation in the basic techniques. Teaching focuses on core skills with tutor-led exercises on use of materials and techniques
Level 2: Improver For those students who have done some art learning, draw or paint occasionally at home or attend an art group, and feel they need to improve beyond their grasp of the basic techniques. Teaching focuses on core skills, understanding and use of the Art Elements + Principles, materials + techniques, with tutor-led exercises and mini projects.
Level 3: Intermediate For those students who have learnt the basic techniques, have gained some level of artistic confidence and are seeking to develop their skills further to create more complex or larger-scale artwork. Teaching focuses on developing art skills, creative techniques and individual styles, students’ ability to self-assess their work, encouraging experimentation, with tutor-led exercises and time for extended projects with the benefit of group critiques.
Level 4: Experienced For those students confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell. Teaching focuses on guiding students in developing their own ideas and self-directed practice, through enhancing personal skills and techniques and encouraging a deeper contextual awareness with the benefit of one-to-one tutorials.
There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.
Treat my courses as a Mix + Match Patchwork
All my courses can be booked as single stand-alone courses on whichever topic takes your interest.
Just book whichever course you want when it suits you.
Choose one of the linked courses at the bottom of this page
These courses are suggestions that will help you develop and progress your art in a more focused direction.
Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels (eg: Level 1, Level 2, or mixed ability).
Student Quotes
“Don’t hesitate to book it. You’ll meet all abilities there and Brian matches his approach to your skill level. All levels of experience are catered for in a welcoming and small group.” Neale G
“Very intense, but light-hearted – very focused. A good pace – gently challenged! I became more courageous.” Barbara B
“A very enjoyable experience where I learned so much. Brian is a great tutor and the environment is inspiring. I’ve learnt how to structure drawings but also how to find my own style.” Chris C
Working from still life arrangements, students will put objective reality to one side and work within a contemporary approach that puts the student’s personal creativity centre stage. Everything students learn on this course can equally be used to creatively re-imagine and interpret landscapes or figurative subjects.
Creative visual thinking
Session 1 Starting with some drawing games to help release students from the confines of realistic looking drawings, students will work with soft chalk and oil pastels to develop fast-paced approach to visual thinking that will help free up their creativity.
Extracting the Art Elements
Session 2 Separating out the Art Elements from within the still life objects helps students discover unique mark-making that creates drawings with a rich interesting surface texture. Students also learn how to pull the Art Elements together to create compositions full of a unique personal vision.
Embracing flow + change
Session 3 Students will learn a technique using oil pastels that enables them to draw with flexibility and intuition while adding layers of interest and depth to their drawings. Students will learn a second soft pastel and collage technique that will give them ultimate flexibility and control of their drawing.
Uncovering an artistic voice
Session 4 Students will learn more about composition to create dynamic drawings that more closely express their own style and artistic voice. The drawings completed this session represent the beginnings of a personal creative journey to express their own true vision.
By the end of the course…
Students will have developed the skills and creative confidence to create drawings in a style that is true to their own inner artist’s voice – no longer a slave to realism and naturalism.
Daler Rowney: A2 size Fine Grain heavy weight drawing pad 200gsm
Winsor + Newton: A2 size Medium Surface cartridge pad 220gsm
Optional items to bring Cloth for cleaning your hands Rag (old cloth) for smudging charcoal or paint Wear old clothes or bring an apron Pen and notebook for taking notes
To help you decide what level course is best, you will see Teaching Levels on each of the course pages above the ‘Add to cart’ button.
Students will always benefit from clear instructions and lots of one-to-one tuition on all of my courses.
Level 0: Absolute-beginner For those students who have never done any art as an adult or perhaps may have dabbled a little many years ago. Teaching focuses on fundamental core skills, leading students step by step, with loads of 1:1 support and guidance.
Level 1: Beginner For those students who have done very little art or are returning to art after a long break and feel they need to gain a foundation in the basic techniques. Teaching focuses on core skills with tutor-led exercises on use of materials and techniques
Level 2: Improver For those students who have done some art learning, draw or paint occasionally at home or attend an art group, and feel they need to improve beyond their grasp of the basic techniques. Teaching focuses on core skills, understanding and use of the Art Elements + Principles, materials + techniques, with tutor-led exercises and mini projects.
Level 3: Intermediate For those students who have learnt the basic techniques, have gained some level of artistic confidence and are seeking to develop their skills further to create more complex or larger-scale artwork. Teaching focuses on developing art skills, creative techniques and individual styles, students’ ability to self-assess their work, encouraging experimentation, with tutor-led exercises and time for extended projects with the benefit of group critiques.
Level 4: Experienced For those students confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell. Teaching focuses on guiding students in developing their own ideas and self-directed practice, through enhancing personal skills and techniques and encouraging a deeper contextual awareness with the benefit of one-to-one tutorials.
There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.
Treat my courses as a Mix + Match Patchwork
All my courses can be booked as single stand-alone courses on whichever topic takes your interest.
Just book whichever course you want when it suits you.
Choose one of the linked courses at the bottom of this page
These courses are suggestions that will help you develop and progress your art in a more focused direction.
Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels (eg: Level 1, Level 2, or mixed ability).
Student Quotes
“Don’t hesitate to book it. You’ll meet all abilities there and Brian matches his approach to your skill level. All levels of experience are catered for in a welcoming and small group.” Neale G
“Very intense, but light-hearted – very focused. A good pace – gently challenged! I became more courageous.” Barbara B
“A very enjoyable experience where I learned so much. Brian is a great tutor and the environment is inspiring. I’ve learnt how to structure drawings but also how to find my own style.” Chris C
Creative drawing L2
£140.00
Priced per course
Learn how to change your approach to drawing and learn to create powerfully engaging and personally expressive contemporary drawings.
Discover ways to edit, re-imagine, and creatively re-interpret your subject matter.
Gain control of the creative process and create drawings that express a unique artistic vision.
Suitable for: Adults
Teaching Level: Improvers, Intermediate, Experienced
Course Structure
Working from still life arrangements, students will put objective reality to one side and work within a contemporary approach that puts the student’s personal creativity centre stage. Everything students learn on this course can equally be used to creatively re-imagine and interpret landscapes or figurative subjects.
Creative visual thinking
Session 1
Starting with some drawing games to help release students from the confines of realistic looking drawings, students will work with soft chalk and oil pastels to develop fast-paced approach to visual thinking that will help free up their creativity.
Extracting the Art Elements
Session 2
Separating out the Art Elements from within the still life objects helps students discover unique mark-making that creates drawings with a rich interesting surface texture. Students also learn how to pull the Art Elements together to create compositions full of a unique personal vision.
Embracing flow + change
Session 3
Students will learn a technique using oil pastels that enables them to draw with flexibility and intuition while adding layers of interest and depth to their drawings. Students will learn a second soft pastel and collage technique that will give them ultimate flexibility and control of their drawing.
Uncovering an artistic voice
Session 4
Students will learn more about composition to create dynamic drawings that more closely express their own style and artistic voice. The drawings completed this session represent the beginnings of a personal creative journey to express their own true vision.
By the end of the course…
Students will have developed the skills and creative confidence to create drawings in a style that is true to their own inner artist’s voice – no longer a slave to realism and naturalism.
Helpful info + Guidance
Please read carefully
Information here over-rides similar information in the ‘Course info’ tab.
Course information
Group size
Please read the Studio COVID-SECURE procedures: Click here >
__________________________________
Days: Sat + Sun
Times: 10-4pm, both days
Materials: Includes most materials, other than the materials students are asked to bring
Suitable for: Adults
Teaching Level: Beginners, Improvers
Group Size: Min 6 – Max 10
Your tutor: Brian Raymond biography >
Refreshments:
Course includes tea, coffee & biscuits. Please provide your own lunch on full day courses, workshops and classes.
Essential items to bring
Fine Grain heavy weight drawing pad
200gsm
Medium Surface cartridge pad
220gsm
Optional items to bring
Cloth for cleaning your hands
Rag (old cloth) for smudging charcoal or paint
Wear old clothes or bring an apron
Pen and notebook for taking notes
To help you answer the question,
“What level course is right for me?”
To help you decide what level course is best, you will see Teaching Levels on each of the course pages above the ‘Add to cart’ button.
Students will always benefit from clear instructions and lots of one-to-one tuition on all of my courses.
Level 0: Absolute-beginner
For those students who have never done any art as an adult or perhaps may have dabbled a little many years ago. Teaching focuses on fundamental core skills, leading students step by step, with loads of 1:1 support and guidance.
Level 1: Beginner
For those students who have done very little art or are returning to art after a long break and feel they need to gain a foundation in the basic techniques.
Teaching focuses on core skills with tutor-led exercises on use of materials and techniques
Level 2: Improver
For those students who have done some art learning, draw or paint occasionally at home or attend an art group, and feel they need to improve beyond their grasp of the basic techniques.
Teaching focuses on core skills, understanding and use of the Art Elements + Principles, materials + techniques, with tutor-led exercises and mini projects.
Level 3: Intermediate
For those students who have learnt the basic techniques, have gained some level of artistic confidence and are seeking to develop their skills further to create more complex or larger-scale artwork.
Teaching focuses on developing art skills, creative techniques and individual styles, students’ ability to self-assess their work, encouraging experimentation, with tutor-led exercises and time for extended projects with the benefit of group critiques.
Level 4: Experienced
For those students confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell.
Teaching focuses on guiding students in developing their own ideas and self-directed practice, through enhancing personal skills and techniques and encouraging a deeper contextual awareness with the benefit of one-to-one tutorials.
To help you answer the question,
“What course should I do next?”
There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.
Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels (eg: Level 1, Level 2, or mixed ability).
Student Quotes
More reviews >
Waiting list
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Course Structure
Working from still life arrangements, students will put objective reality to one side and work within a contemporary approach that puts the student’s personal creativity centre stage. Everything students learn on this course can equally be used to creatively re-imagine and interpret landscapes or figurative subjects.
Creative visual thinking
Session 1
Starting with some drawing games to help release students from the confines of realistic looking drawings, students will work with soft chalk and oil pastels to develop fast-paced approach to visual thinking that will help free up their creativity.
Extracting the Art Elements
Session 2
Separating out the Art Elements from within the still life objects helps students discover unique mark-making that creates drawings with a rich interesting surface texture. Students also learn how to pull the Art Elements together to create compositions full of a unique personal vision.
Embracing flow + change
Session 3
Students will learn a technique using oil pastels that enables them to draw with flexibility and intuition while adding layers of interest and depth to their drawings. Students will learn a second soft pastel and collage technique that will give them ultimate flexibility and control of their drawing.
Uncovering an artistic voice
Session 4
Students will learn more about composition to create dynamic drawings that more closely express their own style and artistic voice. The drawings completed this session represent the beginnings of a personal creative journey to express their own true vision.
By the end of the course…
Students will have developed the skills and creative confidence to create drawings in a style that is true to their own inner artist’s voice – no longer a slave to realism and naturalism.
Helpful info + Guidance
Please read carefully
Information here over-rides similar information in the ‘Course info’ tab.
Course information
Group size
Please read the Studio COVID-SECURE procedures: Click here >
__________________________________
Days: Sat + Sun
Times: 10-4pm, both days
Materials: Includes most materials, other than the materials students are asked to bring
Suitable for: Adults
Teaching Level: Beginners, Improvers
Group Size: Min 6 – Max 10
Your tutor: Brian Raymond biography >
Refreshments:
Course includes tea, coffee & biscuits. Please provide your own lunch on full day courses, workshops and classes.
Essential items to bring
Fine Grain heavy weight drawing pad
200gsm
Medium Surface cartridge pad
220gsm
Optional items to bring
Cloth for cleaning your hands
Rag (old cloth) for smudging charcoal or paint
Wear old clothes or bring an apron
Pen and notebook for taking notes
To help you answer the question,
“What level course is right for me?”
To help you decide what level course is best, you will see Teaching Levels on each of the course pages above the ‘Add to cart’ button.
Students will always benefit from clear instructions and lots of one-to-one tuition on all of my courses.
Level 0: Absolute-beginner
For those students who have never done any art as an adult or perhaps may have dabbled a little many years ago. Teaching focuses on fundamental core skills, leading students step by step, with loads of 1:1 support and guidance.
Level 1: Beginner
For those students who have done very little art or are returning to art after a long break and feel they need to gain a foundation in the basic techniques.
Teaching focuses on core skills with tutor-led exercises on use of materials and techniques
Level 2: Improver
For those students who have done some art learning, draw or paint occasionally at home or attend an art group, and feel they need to improve beyond their grasp of the basic techniques.
Teaching focuses on core skills, understanding and use of the Art Elements + Principles, materials + techniques, with tutor-led exercises and mini projects.
Level 3: Intermediate
For those students who have learnt the basic techniques, have gained some level of artistic confidence and are seeking to develop their skills further to create more complex or larger-scale artwork.
Teaching focuses on developing art skills, creative techniques and individual styles, students’ ability to self-assess their work, encouraging experimentation, with tutor-led exercises and time for extended projects with the benefit of group critiques.
Level 4: Experienced
For those students confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell.
Teaching focuses on guiding students in developing their own ideas and self-directed practice, through enhancing personal skills and techniques and encouraging a deeper contextual awareness with the benefit of one-to-one tutorials.
To help you answer the question,
“What course should I do next?”
There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.
Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels (eg: Level 1, Level 2, or mixed ability).
Student Quotes
More reviews >
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