During this workshop you will create an expressive painting bursting with light and radiant colour capturing a vibrant and beautiful swan painted at large scale for dramatic effect.
Students will use wet into wet and wet into dry techniques and the direct painting method limiting the amount of the layers in watercolour to keep paintings expressive and fresh looking with colours that glow from the page.
Explore a variety of lively brush marks and learn how to create soft edges. Gain a better understanding of colour mixing and of using a limited palette to avoid dull muddied colours.
“Nicky’s workshop was most helpful in giving me feedback on my materials. I found the step by step approach enabled me to learn new skills and produce a painting of which I was proud. Would recommend definitely”
Nicky will demo the stages of a painting and watercolour techniques which you will then use to create your own painting in a vibrant and loose watercolour style, she will give one to one guidance and support to help your painting skills progress and loosen up your style to achieve lively lucid paintings.
You can transfer the tips, tricks and knowledge Nicky offers to many subject matters in watercolour.
Who is this workshop for?
18+ years
Mixed level - although some experience even if just a little is helpful as the tutor covers lots of technique but does not cover very basic knowledge during a general workshop so it would not be appropriate for an absolute beginner with no drawing or painting experience.
Contact tutor direct to discuss if the level is suitable for beginner options.
“I have been attending Nicky’s watercolour classes for a number of years and can highly recommend them to anyone wishing to improve. With interesting subject matter such as flowers, birds, animals and landscapes she guides you through the processes from the initial drawing, mixing paint colours and consistency, to building up paint layers to a completed painting. I’ve learnt so much from Nicky and look forward to learning more in the future.”
What you need to bring
Old cloths or an apron
Pencil & rubber
Watercolour paint – Tube paints are preferable (any brand but try to avoid academy or student quality)
Watercolour brushes – various sizes (round point medium and large are preferred)
Palette, kitchen roll and small spray bottle (if you have one)
One sheet of watercolour paper (rough or not texture)
Spare pieces of watercolour paper to test colours and do experiments
What is included
Paper and board ready prepared, but you are very welcome to use the watercolour paper you usually use if you prefer.
Inspiration and reference material such as photos and fresh or silk flowers
Cost
£49 per person
DATE & TIME
Monday 24 February
1-5pm
Booking
Booking is direct with Nicky Hunter, artist & tutor.
Advance booking by email required and advance payment by cheque or bacs transfer required to confirm booking (booking is none transferable or refundable once payment is made)
Spaces are limited to a maximum of 13 people
Contact the tutor
If you have any questions at all about the course, please get in touch with the tutor.
Email nickyred@gmail.com or call 07899 942 944
About the tutor
Nicky Hunter is a professional water colour artist and tutor specialising in painting florals but inspired by many other colourful and light filled subjects too. Nicky teaches regular watercolour workshops in Buckinghamshire & Northamptonshire with a regular following of students who love to learn how to paint florals, birds and other beautiful things from nature. Nicky is a guest artist at other prestigious art schools and art groups around the country . Nicky teaches many styles but the loose and lively watercolour style appeals the most to herself and her students. Her teaching style is enthusiastic and generous and you are sure to enjoy and develop your techniques working with her, whether you wish to build on some basic experience and refine your painting skills or liberate them and become freer and more expressive with your watercolour painting.
Nickys love for painting in watercolour and her illustration skills have developed over 20 years designing printed patterns for textiles for the UK and international fashion and interiors market before she returned to her fine art roots in more recent years.
For more information about Nicky Hunter, check out her Facebook page (Nicky Hunter Watercolour Painting) or her website www.nickyhunterart.com.