LOOSE AND EXPRESSIVE  Landscape, Florals, etc

 (SKILLS-BUILDING CLASS)

Who is this class for? 

Beginners, intermediate or anyone who wants to refresh their skills. For the first 5-6 weeks, Kell teaches and demonstrates at the start of each lesson, and we do a lot of smaller studies and exercises on paper to build confidence. Then students spend the rest of term working on their own canvas and subject matter of choice.

This is a great class for anyone who wants to learn to paint in a loose or expressive way. We are going to give ourselves permission to experiment. We are not aiming to paint exactly what we see, but rather evoke a particular sense of place with an emphasis on personal interpretation. we are not aiming for a detailed realistic depiction

Having said this, we still need to consider the foundation skills of shape, colour and value. Kell is a qualified and experienced art teacher who believes in learning these skills as they set you up for a more successful and enjoyable painting experience.

During this course we will be influenced by the The Impressionists, Post impressionists, Fauvists, Australian Impressionists and Contemporary artists.

You can use Kell’s reference photos or your own ideas, style and subject matter. The class is very flexible.

The topics below will be covered during the term!

· Experimenting with brushstrokes and mark making

· How much detail does an expressive painting need?

· Simplification 

· abstraction

· Drawing warm-ups

· How to start a painting from photo references

· Fun with vibrant colour/colour mixing exercises

· composition 

· Hue saturation and value

· Perspective

Mediums: This is an acrylic painting class.

Materials you need to bring: 

We can discuss materials suitable that suit your budget in the first class. You don't have to bring everything in the first week. I also sell starter kits.

 
You will need paint, brushes and a paint palette, a sketchbook or loose paper for sketching, and a mixed-media sketchbook (A4 or A3) is very handy for the painting exercises. 

Optional materials you need to bring: apron, graphite pencils, eraser, and a palette knife. I have a small shop and sell canvas, sketchbooks, paint, palettes, brush kits, palette knives etc. 

 Payment: I will send you an invoice, which you can click on to pay securely online. Alternatively, payment can be made as an online bank transfer. 

Please contact Kell to arrange (ph. 0439 678 821).

This is a term payment only. Term payment is not refundable or transferable. 

Unfortunately, we cannot offer casual payments for this class. Please read the terms and conditions before payment.

Feel free to email, phone or text with any questions you have. I look forward to meeting you all! 

Phone, email or message: Kell 0439 678 821