MODIFYING SHADOWS FOR DYNAMIC RESULTS
Learn to invent or modify the light in your work to create next level watercolours.
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SATURDAY 03 OCTOBER 2026 | 10:00 - 4:00pm WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP Finding subjects is one thing, but finding dynamic designs that encompass angles, shape variation and contrast is another. Then, why not invent or modify the light in your work? In this workshop you will learn about design, and how to modify a subject through the manipulation of shadows to arrive at a plan for painting. You will also learn the best way of painting shadows, how to make shadow colours and how to interpret contrast. When combined with a shadow plan, you will make paintings full of colour, energy and life. LOCATION Coley Church Hall, Coley Road, Halifax, HX3 7SA WHAT TO BRING Photo references to work from, either printed or on an i-Pad or tablet. For best results include a grey scale (black and white) image of the same. Paints - There are no specific colours, but as a guide, most paintings can be created from Winsor yellow, yellow ochre, cerulean blue, French ultramarine, cadmium red, and alizarin crimson. Other useful colours are titanium white and ivory black. Brushes - Natural hairbrushes and/or synthetics, ideally one large, one or two medium sized round, flat or mop types, a small synthetic round and a fine rigger brush Palette - Either a plastic or ceramic tray, folding palette, or large mixing surface. Paper - Saunders Waterford, Arches, Winsor Newton Professional or any similar cotton paper in either rough or cold pressed (NOT) surface. I would recommend working no bigger than 38 x 28cm unless you are confident in applying large washes of paint. Other equipment - Waterpot, palette, Pencils 4B or 6B, putty rubber, kitchen roll, painting board, masking tape, water spray, household sponge wipe (thin moppet type). Packed lunch. WHAT IS INCLUDED Printed worksheet and course notes Complimentary tea and coffee 1 table per person Spare reference photos Hair dryers
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CONTACT DETAILS
Coley Church Hall, Coley Road, Halifax, UK
07981 547245
info@talbot-greaves.com