TOP TECHNIQUES FOR PAINTING FROM PHOTOS

Whilst painting from photos presents you with a static image and consistent light, there are challenges and pitfalls that can make the painting side a painful process. In this workshop you will learn about composition and how to take photos for painting, as well as interpreting photo references to paint from. Included are tips and techniques for modification and creating a loose painting from a detailed source. The day will begin with ideas for arranging composition and taking relevant photos and will include an introduction to digital and physical modification before moving on to a full demonstration painting worked from a modified source photo. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to work from and interpret a painting from your own source photo.

What to bring

Reference material to work from (usually a few photographs).

For watercolour

watercolour paints (tubes are best for this) including titanium white, watercolour paper, brushes, waterpot, palette, kitchen roll, masking tape, Water spray, 6B pencil, putty rubber.

For Acrylic

acrylic paints, (bring your own colours including titanium white), matt medium, surface to work on such as acrylic paper or canvas, spare paper for exercises, brushes, water pot, palette, kitchen roll, masking tape, water spray, 6B pencil, putty rubber, table covering, old shirt or apron.

Please bring your own packed lunch.

What is included

Printed worksheet and course notes

Complimentary tea and coffee will be available throughout the day

1 table per person

Spare reference photos

Hair dryers