Bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn as you enjoy developing skills for painting a lighthouse. This is a practical three-hour session where we'll cut through the complexities and focus on the essentials of painting marine scenes. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is all about hands-on learning. You will learn a range of watercolour techniques, including colour mixing, brush control, and composition, to give you a solid foundation.
You'll leave with a painting you can be proud of, and maybe a few new tricks up your sleeve.
Saba Manesh is a watercolour artist, originally from Iran who trained in watercolours as part of her degree in Urban Design. "Watercolour is my passion, and each painting tells a story of places I've explored and tried to depict emotions I've felt and the connection I have with the world around me as an artist and landscape architecture. My art is a reflection of the seasons, the landscapes, and the beauty that exists everywhere either in a landscape or a bunch of flowers."
In this workshop, students will gain confidence in using watercolour to develop a solid understanding of advanced watercolour technique and also explore the emotional impact of colour and brushwork in painting.
This course is suitable for anyone! All levels of experience are welcome.
Bring whatever watercolour paints, brushes and paper you have and you'll have fun exploring painting this subject in watercolour. BUT if you want to get serious, Saba suggests the following:
Paint: Saba recommends quality paints such as Mijello Mission Gold Water Color Set, 24 Colours. However, the minimum colours you will need in any quality brand such as Winsor and Newton or Daniel Smith are the following:
- Yellow Ochre
- Bright Clear Violet
- Ultramarine Blue
- Indigo
- Olive Green
- Sepia
- Red Brown
- Any other colours you have
Palette: Large watercolour palette – if unsure, just bring a large white china or melamine plate (not plastic)
Paper: High-quality 100% watercolour paper, approx. A3 size and an A3 size pad of good quality cheaper watercolour paper
Brushes: Brushes: Montmart dragger brush, 5/8 or 3/8 or both, Round pointed shape watercolour brush number 8 and 10 (Officeworks has a good set for $13.60), Natural hair brush (pointed) size 10.
Kneadable eraser and H2, HB pencils.
Box of tissues
Lightweight Sketch Board
Masking tape
A set of waterproof Uni Pen Fine liner Technical Drawing Pen (or at least one fineliner pen).
Our class sizes are small, ensuring you receive the individual tuition you need. We have a maximum of 12 students per class.
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