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If you would like to learn how to use line and wash to create exciting paintings, this day will give you the skills and confidence you need. Pen and wash; line and wash; ink and watercolour. Whatever you call it, this is a lovely expressive way of working. It is excellent for quick sketches and more finished paintings. The key thing is to help both ink and watercolour play their part to the full and ensure that 2+2=5.
We will start with exploring the role of line – I will provide dip pens, numerous types of ink, fountain pens, fineliners and more for you to try out. We will then move on to letting the watercolour flow and bringing both elements together. We will try watercolour first and line first to develop our own personal preference and style. Expect to get ink under your finger nails – this is a very hands on day.
Whether you wish to use this technique for portraits, landscapes, urban sketching, animals, still life or flora, you will learn how to capture many different subjects. It will bring my best selling book ‘Painting in line and wash’ to life. You do not need to be an experienced watercolourist to enjoy this day, in fact line and wash can be a great introduction to watercolour. You may wish to bring reference to work on your own composition in the afternoon or I will provide several further demonstrations and more structured support
These one-day courses are held at a beautiful location in Knowl Hill, Berkshire and will take place on:
- Thursday 15 October
This course is always popular, so please book early. The price per person is £107 which includes all materials and tea/coffee. I have paired it with a dip pen day on Friday, so you might like to look at really immersing yourself in the world of ink and watercolour.
