Contemporary Interior Spaces with Nicole Kelly
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Join award winning artist Nicole Kelly in a two day painting workshop exploring Contemporary Interior Spaces in oils or acrylics. The workshop begins with Nicole setting an interior for you to paint and draw from life. On the second day you will be encouraged to choose a selection of your own compositions either working from drawings, earlier paintings or personal photographs. You will draw and paint from these to create a sustained painting. Nicole works closely with each individual, encouraging you to develop your own style and aesthetics, within the parameters of your own level.
What to expect
Nicole will work with you to explore pallet set up, mark making, colour and composition, painting from life vs working from drawings. Students will be encouraged to try new approaches, build on existing skills, pursue their own particular interest and develop critical language around painting practice.
Is this course right for me?
This painting workshop is open to anyone, from beginners to those with prior experience. Beginners will learn the fundamentals, building on skills and confidence. Those with prior experience will benefit from Nicole’s contemporary approach to painting with a focus on modernist techniques and colour.
Materials
- A4 sketch book
- 1 x 4B pencil or black pen
- An A3 pad with Oil Sketch Paper
- 1 canvas board or stretch canvas (approx. 40 x 60cm)
- Flat wood or plastic artist palette (without ridges or sections) or disposable palette. E.g. Parkers Art Supplies
- 2 x small glass containers for solvent and medium (oil painters)
- 2 x small containers for water and medium (acrylic painters)
- Palette knife
- A selection of old rags and/or paper towels
- Bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on
- Disposable gloves, particularly if you are sensitive to oil paints and/or solvents
- Brushes – synthetic brushes only – Art Basic brand is recommended
- 3 flat brushes in sizes approximately 20mm, 15mm and 10mm wide
- 3 filbert or bright brushes in sizes that are approximately 15mm, 10mm and 5mm
Whether working in oils or acrylics, students will need:
- Acrylic paint for a colour ground – 75ml tube of Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red (or equivalent in lower series)
- Whatever paints you already have. The following is a guide of minimum paints you’ll need.
Oil Painters
If using oil paints:
- You will need ODOURLESS solvent - at least 500 ml. (preferred brand is Gamsol – lowest fumes)
- Langridge low toxic paint medium preferred
- Oil painting solvents and mediums must not be tipped down the sinks.
- You will need to bring jars with lids to take away spent solvents/mediums.
Colours:
- Titanium White
- Raw Umber
- Yellow Ochre
- Ultramarine Blue
- Cerulean Blue
- Cadmium Yellow (or equivalent ie Spectrum Yellow)
- Lemon Yellow
- Cadmium Red (or equivalent ie Spectrum Red)
- Alizarin Crimson
- Zinc White (optional extra)
- Phthalo Blue (optional extra)
Acrylic Painters
- Acrylic painters can use a standard medium such as Matisse acrylic painting medium
- Acrylic paints (eg Matisse “Structure” paints (NOT FLOW) are recommended)
Colours:
- Titanium White
- Ultramarine Blue
- Cerulean Blue
- Yellow Ochre
- Raw umber
- Cadmium Yellow
- Lemon yellow
- Cadmium Red
- Alizarin Crimson
Bring your lunch. Tea and coffee is available.
About studio classes
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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