Summary

Join Mike to paint birds in combination with still life. An opportunity to

explore different textures and oil techniques whilst showing how these two subjects can come together to tell a story.

Details

This 3 day course will allow your imagination to flourish and creativity flow

underpinned by techniques that will last a lifetime. Mike will demonstrate each stage of the process and support everyone on a one-to-one basis to get the best out of your ability and enthusiasm.
You will work from different imagery to create a composition. You will learn how to draw on the canvas using a simple gridding system, how to work with a limited palette, how to work with larger brushes for form and smaller brushes for detail and how to produce an underpainting that benefits the next painting stage. You will also learn the "whys and how tos" of glazing.

Mike's enthusiasm for seeing every artist develop knows no bounds. He

believes that all painters are much better than they think they are and all it takes to make a leap forward is confidence and knowledge. Both are central to how he teaches. He doesn't favour fixating on what an artist might see as negative in their painting, it is about recognising achievements and using them to solve problems. There will be plenty of tips and advice to make your painting easier and fulfilling. All reference will be provided.