Artist Landmarks - Pendeen Watch with Gary Long

Drawing / Oil / Landscape

We haven’t scheduled this course yet. Please email us to register your interest for future availability.

Course details

Join local artist, Gary Long, on location and in the studio as he shares his oil painting journey, from preparatory drawings, discussing colour mixing, layering, brush techniques to the creation of depth and dimension in his drawings and paintings of Pendeen Watch.

At the St Ives School of Painting, we are fortunate to have a team of practicing artists, all with different teaching styles, personal passions, and interests.

Each of these individual ‘Artist Landmark’ webinar episodes will focus on a different location and will capture the unique approach of one of our artists, responding to the local Cornish landscape. We will get a glimpse into their artistic lives, an insight into what motivates them creatively, and learn about the methods that they hone to capture the essence of a place, both in the landscape and back in the studio. As a result, these Landmark sessions will help you to build confidence in discovering your own artist landmarks and making work in response to these.

Gary Long, will be visiting Pendeen Watch, a lighthouse to the north of Pendeen in West Cornwall that was built in 1900, to guide vessels around the inhospitable shoreline from Pendeen to Gurnard’s Head. The lighthouse and dramatic coastal views have been an inspirational location for Gary over the years, looking out towards the Americas and the new world. The play of light casting shadows across the cliff tops is reminiscent of the use of strong shadows in Edward Hopper’s paintings, an artist that continues to inspire Gary.

Gary will be gathering plenty of original source material out in the landscape in Pendeen for the first part of the course. Watch him make linear pencil drawings, create charcoal tonal studies and create a colour study in gouache in the pre-recorded footage. Then have a go at the drawing and painting exercises yourself, following the instructions in the learning platform.

In the two sessions, streamed from our studios in St. Ives, Gary will be showing you his process of working up ideas from his preliminary sketches and gouache study into a textural painting of ‘Pendeen Watch’ in oils. All the lessons combined will give you beneficial tools to start building your own creative toolkit and help you to banish the fear of how to start a painting based on a sense of place.

What’s included:

Pre-recorded practical lessons, filmed on location, to watch before the live webinar. The idea is that you can work through these preparatory exercises over a few days or a week (depending on your time commitments).

Reference images of the unique Cornish landscape that our tutors will be visiting. You can revisit these time and time again, to practice the techniques learned in the session.

Two studio sessions. You can watch or work along with Gary, who will be bringing together the preliminary ideas from the pre-recorded footage, in practical sessions.

Session 1 – Recording available now (approx run time 1.5hrs)

Session 2 – Live broadcast, 10:30am, Saturday 12th October 2024 (approx run time 2hrs and includes the opportunity to pose questions).

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for both absolute beginners and those with more experience, looking to build confidence in new ways of working en plein air and in the studio. Aimed to help you step out of your comfort zone and loosen your approach to drawing and painting a sense of place.

What will I learn?

1. To create paintings inspired by your direct environment and the weather conditions present at the time.

2. To observe contrasts in light in the landscape and interpret these through sketching.

3. The skills to develop paintings from preliminary drawing studies.

4. To create texture in oil paintings using different tools and media, how to layer, different brush techniques and colour mixing.

5.Find ways into painting when you have a creative block.

How does an online session work?

We record the sessions so you can watch on demand, as often as you like, for up to 180 days after purchase. This way you can pause a scene, rewind and finish your paintings.

You will be invited to join our Facebook Alumni group so you can share your discoveries with fellow students from around the world. You can also share your work live with others on social media using the #schoolofpainting and tagging us @stives painting

You can watch on a PC, laptop or tablet and if you have chromecast or miracast you could even cast to your SmartTV from your phone.

Artist Landmarks – Pendeen Watch with Gary Long

Drawing / Oil / Landscape

We haven’t scheduled this course yet. Please email us to register your interest for future availability.

Taught by

Gary
Long

View Gary’s Work

After many years as an illustrator I taught on the BA Illustration course at Falmouth University. In 2011 I began teaching at St Ives School of Painting. I deliver courses involved with the figure, still life and landscape. My practice as a painter feeds into the teaching, often through demonstrations. The school is wonderful – the history the ethos and most of all the people.

What to Bring

A list of materials will be available to see in your account in advance of the live class, along with preparatory videos and pre-course exercises.

You will need access to the internet and ideally a PC, laptop or a tablet with audio.

Timings and Breaks

Pre-recorded footage will be available in your learning account from the 27th September 2024

Session 1 – Recording available now (approx run time 1.5hrs)

Session 2 – Live broadcast, 10:30am, Saturday 12th October 2024 (approx run time 2hrs)

During the session please pose questions to the artist using the chat function.

You can revisit as often as you like for up to 180 days after the start of the course via the same links as the live events.

FAQs

Online Broadcast

Do I need a webcam/any equipment?

For our webinar sessions which are broadcast on the internet and no webcam or microphone is needed as you just need to be able to see/hear hosts and you can communicate using the chat function. You can watch using a PC, Smart TV or tablet. A phone isn’t ideal as you will struggle to see enough unless you can miracast to a screen or smart TV.

For the longer online courses on Zoom you will need a laptop or tablet with audio and camera enabled so you can have a screen near where you are working. If you have a PC without camera or speakers, you can purchase a plug and play webcam for approx £25 which connects to a usb port. You will also need reasonable broadband connection and speed.

All the art materials and equipment needed to participate in the course will be listed in full on the online learning platform, for live webinars this will be a minimum of two weeks before the session starts.

I have registered for the webinar but I can't find my joining link

You can access all the resources and joining link for your webinar via our online learning platform. You will need to have set up an account on our online learning platform in advance. You can do this during the checkout process when purchasing your webinar. If you are having trouble accessing your online account, please contact [email protected]. You can use a PC or tablet or even cast from your phone to watch on your Smart TV.

I paid for the session but missed it, how can I watch?

Currently all our online sessions are recorded and you can access the recording on our online learning platform until it expires. Usually 60 days for a webinar, 90 – 180 days for multipart webinars or online courses.

Art Courses

Do you have to be experienced to come to the School?

No prior experience is required to join most of our art courses. The School of Painting is a friendly and welcoming environment for all ages and abilities, including complete beginners.

Our drop-in life drawing classes and short workshops are perfect if you’re trying painting for the first time. Many of our longer courses are also suitable for beginners, as our tutors are experienced in supporting mixed ability groups. If a course requires previous experience, this will be clearly stated on the course page.

Studio Courses

Can I bring my dog?

The studios are busy places with lots of equipment and not suitable for bringing a pet dog. We can accommodate assistance dogs with prior notice so we can make suitable adjustments. If you wish to bring an assistance dog please call 01736 797180 or email [email protected]

Can you help me choose the right course?

Yes, our friendly and knowledgeable team are always happy to help you choose the best course for your needs, whether you’re a beginner or looking to develop specific skills.

Please call us on 01736 797180 to discuss your options.

How do I get my work home?

Tutors have special techniques for transporting oil paintings and for our 3 day courses we will give you a plastic folder with a handle. These are also available to purchase for £3.50 or do bring a portfolio.

Please note: For the course Bigger, Bolder, Braver with Boo Mallinson, we will provide a large A1 size plastic folder for your work but please consider how you will be able to transport the larger canvases home safely before signing up for the course as we will not be able to store large paintings in the studio. On this course you will be painting on a 50cms x 50cms and a 1m x 1m canvas alongside smaller pieces.

For international students we are happy to arrange transportation of your work back home, postal costs will be borne by you.

What do I need to bring?

Absolutely nothing! All materials and aprons are provided although some people do like to bring their own set of brushes.

What do I do for lunch?

Courses allow an hour’s break for lunch and there are numerous places nearby or you are welcome to bring a packed lunch into the studio.

What times do courses run?

Most of our courses start at 10am and end at 4.30pm on the first day. Subsequent days we start at 9.30am ending at 4pm.

Short workshops start at 10am in the Summer and 9.30am/ 1.30pm during September festival

Booking a Course

How do I reserve a place on a course?

You can book your place online or by calling us on 01736 797180.

If you need time to arrange accommodation, we can hold a provisional booking for 24 hours. To secure your place, a £100 deposit is required, with the remaining balance due 12 weeks before the course start date.

About St Ives

Where can I park near the School?

The nearest long-stay car parks are:

Island Car Park
Barnoon Long Stay Car Park

Both are approximately a 5-minute walk from the School.

During the busy summer months, you may find it easier to park at Trenwith Car Park near the leisure centre and walk into town. A shuttle bus often runs back up the hill from near Tate St Ives.

How do I get to the School of Painting in St Ives?

By train:

The nearest mainline station is St Erth, which is approximately a 15-minute taxi journey away. From there, you can also take the St Ives Bay Line, which runs every 30 minutes. The School is a 10-minute walk from St Ives station.

By car:

Take the M5 to Exeter, then follow the A30 into Cornwall. After passing Hayle, exit at the St Erth roundabout towards St Ives. Continue through Lelant and Carbis Bay into St Ives..

Where can I stay in St Ives?

St Ives offers a wide range of accommodation, including hotels, guest houses, and self-catering options. You can explore options on our website, or contact us directly on 01736 797180 if you’d like personalised recommendations.