For experienced painters and those who have been on my introductory courses, we focus on well-known artists, famous paintings or techniques and explore how they can inform our own style. There are short presentations covering art history, demonstrations, group discussions and critiques with the emphasis on encouraging and informing each other of our own artistic discoveries as well as working in our chosen mediums. The mission (should you choose to accept!) is designed to complement and challenge the way you already work and dovetails in with the Artynoons if you need more time for further exploration. In 2014 we looked at Vincent Van Gogh, David Hockney and John Singer Sargent. In 2021 we focused on story-telling with composition; balancing tone and colour for mood; edges and mark-making… takes your paintings to the next level.
NEXT COURSE: Please contact Kate if you are interested in this course.
COST: £310 for 6 classes of 3 hours.
Course Outline Example
Week 1 - Van Gogh - a brief history, study of ‘Van Gogh’s chair’
Week 2 - Paint your own painting using Van Gogh’s colours, brush strokes or perspective
Week 3 - David Hockney - a brief history, study of ‘Bigger Splash’
Week 4 - Creating your own painting using Hockney’s colours, brush strokes or style
Week 5 - John Singer Sargent - a brief history, study of children
Week 6 - Creating your own portrait using Singer Sargent’s colours, brush strokes or style
Materials List
This is determined by each particular Masterclass so Kate will advise you on what you might need to bring for each session although the choice of medium and size of canvas is entirely up to you!
“My expectations are always met on Kate’s courses. I enjoy the camaraderie and painting, looking at the others’ paintings and ideas. It’s a great way to understand the Master’s techniques.”
“I enjoyed it all, learning new techniques and coming out of my comfort zone. I hoped to expand my skills and learn about famous painters. It was good to stretch myself - I was very happy with how much I achieved over the course.”
“The course matched my expectations and have been very helpful. I particularly enjoyed the techniques as applicable to portrait painting - the old Masters and Singer-Sargent. Kate’s demonstrations and presentations are great. Hugely informative and enjoyable in a relaxed atmosphere.”
Student Galleries & Comments
2014 Masterclasses
“I feel the course exceeded my expectations and left me wanting to learn more about other Masters. It was really interesting learning some of their techniques and pushing myself to try something different.”
“If you want to be stretched, try new techniques, paint in a new way - sign up for Masterclasses! I particularly enjoyed learning about the approaches and techniques of famous painters.”
“It was interesting learning the techniques of famous painters. I wanted to improve my understanding of art and the presentations are always good and easy to understand.”
“A good environment to try something new. Very good presentations and demos as usual.”
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