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Composition of the landscape
How to create perspective in the landscape
Skills in en plein air painting in watercolour and oil/acrylic
How to transition en plein air sketches into studio paintings
Colour and tonal mixing to create a harmonious painting
How to find interesting forms and textures in the landscape and translating them to paint
About historical and contemporary artists
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1 x A5 watercolour journal
4 x boards (wooden or canvas) 20 × 30cm for painting oil/acrylic outside.
1 x canvas 40 × 60cm (roughly) for a studio work
Set of watercolours and brush
Pencil, charcoal pencil, rubber
A selection of 3-4 filbert or flat brushes small, medium and large size.
A rectangle plastic or wooden palette (no smaller than A3 size) Do not bring a palette with wells - these are for watercolour.
Rags, Apron
Paints: Students may use Oils or acrylics depending on preference.
A good basic colour palette includes:
Ochre yellow (warm)
Lemon yellow or cadmium yellow hue light (cool)
Alizarin Crimson (cool)
Cadmium red or Vermillion red (warm)
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue or Phthalo Blue
Burnt Sienna
Titanium White
Please buy ‘student quality’ paints (Matisse Derivan Acrylics (structure) or Art Spectrum oils/acrylics are good, reasonably priced brands). Cheap paints are a waste of money! At least have a good quality titanium white.
If using Oil Paints:
You will need odourless solvent for cleanup and mixing. We recommend ‘Gamsol’ by Gamblin. This is the least toxic solvent on the market and the same price as other odourless solvents. Solvents MUST be odourless. Linseed oil is also recommended for mixing mediums but not necessary for this workshop. Oil painting solvents and mediums must not be tipped down the sinks. You will need to bring 2 small jars with lids to take away spent solvents/mediums. Your tutor will give you information on reusing and disposing of spent solvents and mediums. If you want to save paint bring some glad wrap or Aluminium foil to put over your pallet.
If using Acrylic Paints:
Bring a general purpose flow medium.
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Ochre Lawson is a professional artist with over 17 years experience as a painting and drawing tutor. Ochre works with students at their own level and pace and encourages them to discover their own interests and style in a relaxing and supportive atmosphere.
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Portable easels
Backing boards
Tables, drop sheets
Some source material