Learn how to create atmospheric art works on paper, in response to the wild landscape above Zennor, using acrylic inks and paint. 

See how Cornish based artist Steven Buckler depicts his surroundings in a dramatic way through his use of rich, deep earthy tones and expressive loose mark making. Listen to Steven talk about how he composes a picture and the different elements that he considers. Sometimes it is as much about the things absent from the landscape, as what is there.

‘My work is about drawing and painting the landscape, including the bits we normally edit out of our perception and of our experience. Using ink, paint and paper, I try to capture something of the atmosphere, whether that is a stillness and silence that raises hairs, the melancholy of the forgotten thing, or the fizzing anticipation of approaching rain’. Steven Buckler

In the webinar we will be using footage shot from a viewpoint looking across to Eagle’s Nest, the former home of the late artist Patrick Heron. It stands proud on top of a rock formation, in the hills above the Cornish farming village of Zennor.

You will begin by making a series of monochrome thumbnail drawings analysing the details of the landscape and possible compositions, then progress into exploring tones, textures and colours using acrylics inks and paint.

Steven will break down this dramatic landscape into key compositional elements and teach you how he tries to capture something of the feeling of a landscape or place in an expressive composition. He will also be looking at how other artists, such as Andrew Wyeth, Peter Doig and Jock McFadyen have taken inspiration from their own surroundings to portray a sense of place.

Paint along with Steven as he demonstrates his techniques in real-time or simply watch and absorb, then have a go in your own time. The recording will be available in your account for up to 60 days after the live broadcast.

How does an online session work?

We record the sessions so you can watch on demand, as often as you like, for up to 60 days after purchase. This way you can pause a scene, rewind and finish your painting.

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.