Abstract Landscapes:

“Interpreting the scene”

Painting Workshop

In this workshop you’ll learn how to interpret and abstract the landscape, and will be guided through some tips and exercises to create your own semi-abstract landscapes

What will you learn?

We’ll take a look at different styles of abstract landscape paintings including impressionistic, expressive and varying degrees of abstractness
After a painting demo, you’ll learn some tips for painting a small landscape on paper completely intuitively
We’ll take a look at mark-making techniques and tools
We’ll learn how to work from photographs or sketches to reduce a scene into shapes and tones
We’ll create a landscape in an expressive style
We’ll take what we have learnt to create our final piece on a wood panel
If we have time we’ll sketch outside on location ready for the final artwork

Workshop Details:

Proficiency: Suitable for both beginners or those already with painting experience

Where: New Oriel Hall, Brookleaze Buildings, Bath BA1 6RA. We’ll meet in The Small Hall

Please note: The parking is 2 hour only at the hall, so please find free street parking nearby so you can park for the day

When: Sat July 1st 2023

Time: 10am - 4pm

Price: £130 and this includes a light lunch of cold snacks, teas and coffees

What to Bring?

Please bring an apron or clothes you don’t mind getting paint on (just in case). Acrylic paints and inks will be provided, however please feel free to bring your own especially if you prefer to work in oils or watercolours