Kingfisher Studios

Learn this simple and extremely effective technique using a single color. No previous experience of using oil paint is necessary but a basic understanding of drawing would be helpful. We will either be working from still life or photographs in the studio. Wear old clothes and an art shirt as oil paint can be messy!

In short, this workshop will involve using charcoal, pastel and water colours and ink. Working from landscapes (from photographs and or sketching) Charcoal, graphite, and pastels are applied to watercolour paper in conjunction with use of a water spray, pipettes, watercolour, and ink. In some cases, white acrylic is used to add further textures where necessary. All teaching is done through means of demonstration, with plenty of time to practice the techniques. Expect the unexpected as these media work together!

In brief, we will be working in acrylic paint, ink and collaged tissue paper. Inspired by fresh flowers, set against draped fabric with an arrangement of bottles jugs and pots. Working with bold energetic paint marks using vivid colour, these are applied in layers then scratched back to reveal underlayers of colour and collage.

In brief, we will start working outside the studio by the Mill pool focusing on the water and reflections looking at light and movement. After some initial sketching, we make our own pieces of collage using inks, sprays and paint. These will then be torn and applied with other found collage pieces and applied to board to create some exciting “Watery paintings”