Dot-Art Class: Botanical Painting with Anne Wiziack

Name: Dot-Art Class: Botanical Painting with Anne Wiziack
Start: 2024-11-23T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-11-23T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Victoria Gallery & Museum

Schedule

Sat Nov 23 2024 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Victoria Gallery & Museum | Liverpool, EN

Explore botanical beauty through watercolour painting, perfect for beginner's in this 1 day course.
Saturday 23rd November, 10am - 4pm (£75)
Programme:
Botanical watercolour painting class designed specifically for beginners who wish to explore the enchanting world of plant artistry. In this course, we will focus on mastering the fundamental techniques of watercolour painting while capturing the elegance of a sunflower. By the end of the class, you'll have the essential skills to delve into a wide array of other plant and flower paintings.
1. Introduction to Watercolour Painting:
- Understand the unique characteristics of watercolour as a medium.
- Learn about essential tools and materials needed for the class.
2. Basic Watercolour Techniques:
- Wet on Wet: Discover the magic of blending colours and creating soft gradients.
- Dry on Wet: Explore controlled brushwork and crisp edges.
3. Comprehending Light and Shadow:
- Study the interplay of light and shadow to bring dimension and depth to your artwork.
- Learn techniques to create realistic shadows and highlights on the sunflower.
4. Step-by-Step Sunflower Painting:
- Guided, hands-on demonstration of painting a sunflower using the learned techniques.
5. Individual Project Time:
- Apply your acquired skills to paint your sunflower with personalised creativity.
- Receive feedback and guidance from the instructor for continuous improvement.
Tutor: Anne Wiziack
Creating botanical illustrations and female portraits, her illustrations communicate a message of sustainability, feminine power and cultural elements from her home country of Brazil.