NEW FOR 2011... SKETCHING DAYS IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

£35 per person per event (includes painting tuition all day)

Booking is essential - please see details below 

I am happy to be able to offer everyone the chance to enjoy painting days out in the really beautiful countryside which surrounds my home village of Foxt in north Staffordshire. There is a choice of activities to suit anyone who is interested in painting "en plein air" and refreshments (pub or tea rooms) available nearby at the end of the day.

What does sketching mean? Sketching is a very loose term which covers all manner of drawing and painting activities. For example, a sketch can be a simple line drawing done in pencil or ink, or a quick watercolour image with pencil added later. Anything goes into my sketchbook including written notes and daubs of mud!

          Soluble ink sketches...brush water over the drawing to create very quick tonal studies.   

 This little picture was painted last year as a demonstration during a sketching day in the garden of one of the art group members. Sometimes a sketch turns into a more considered painting, depending on time available and how you feel.

OUTDOOR PAINTING DAYS 2011...have all finished now but watch this space for more dates in 2012

"Walk n sketch"....we'll walk and stop regularly to sketch whatever takes our eye. As we will be walking over rough ground a degree of fitness and suitable footwear is required. No more than 3 miles walking is involved.

"Sit n sketch"....is exactly as it sounds. We'll be in a place where there is a wealth of subjects  so you find your spot and spend as much time as you want there before moving on to your next subject, which may be just a couple of yards away. Or you may choose to spend all your time on one painting...its up to you. Either way, I'll be there to advise and demonstrate when required

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