I am a qualified tutor in Adult Education and have led courses in watercolour and mixed media for many years. I enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for experimentation and mark making to help you develop your own visual language. My aim is to explore spontaneity and immediacy with watercolour using a variety of tools and techniques. The essence of watercolour will be exploited with emphasis on an intuitive approach. You will discover the magical qualities of watercolour and learn to paint in a free and expressive way. Working with mixed media, you will learn techniques to make watercolour an evocative and dynamic medium. My new course ' The Flow of Nature ' has been created for those who want to explore the process of experimentation and discover what happens when you are responsive and allow the pigment to move, creating luminosity, flow and an element of intrigue. Balance and harmony will be introduced through line, composition, colour and tone. You will discover how to build up contrast between fluidity and more controlled marks. Inspiration will be from the natural world, the local landscape, imagination and memory.
'Let life ripen and then fall; force is not the way at all.' Tao-te-Ching
All abilities very welcome. I will provide demonstrations and one-to-one guidance. Information on basic materials required will be given prior to start of course/workshop.
If you would like more information on workshops or small group tuition, please e mail : breda.holden1@btinternet.com |