Throughout this course your tutor, artist Eve Dawson, will present a step by step introduction to abstract floral painting. You will gain confidence and experience through exploring a selection of techniques, tools, materials and processes, and you will ultimately create your very own stunning floral abstract piece.
At the start of the course, Eve will choose an image from her personal archive that everyone will use as a reference for the first half of the course. After that, you can either continue working from an image of your choice or create a more intuitive piece inspired by one of Eve’s abstract floral paintings. You will also be looking at other artist’s work and take inspiration from their techniques. Keeping a sketchbook/workbook will also prove useful in documenting the whole process (ideas, techniques, general notes etc.,)
Throughout the course, Eve will guide you step-by-step through her painting process starting with a blank canvas and finishing with the final details to help you create your own floral abstract artwork using acrylics and mixed media.
The course will cover techniques including:
No previous experience is necessary in order to take this course. This course is suitable for students of all levels - from complete beginners upwards.
In order to prepare for this course, please gather a selection of different acrylic paints and paintbrushes, painting tools such as old credit cards, pallet knives etc. We recommend that you wear an old shirt or apron.
Eve will be providing two images to choose from, but further into the course you may provide your own photographs to work from.
Please bring:
A more confident approach to expressing yourself through painting and a further development of painting & mixed media techniques.