Course details
In this 2 part course led by artist Alice Mumford, learn how Matisse used pattern to create the illusion of three dimensions and immerse yourself in the joy of looking and painting in oils.
Matisse transformed his studio into dreamy places, something like a stage set. His flat colours became real spaces we move through as a viewer. Inspired by some of his renowned paintings discover how you too can create space in your painting using pattern.
Over two recorded sessions, work from home alongside Alice while using the inspirational set up in our studio in St Ives. Learn how Matisse and other artists of the 18th and 19th century generated a new visual language, looking beyond the confines of European linear perspective. Explore how this approach can change the way you see the world around you and inspire your own painting.
Benefit from seeing how Alice creates dynamic compositions and invigorating colour palettes inspired by Matisse. Learn how Matisse used devices to improve and adjust a painting to create a more satisfying finished piece.
You will need to gather your own materials for the course and have access to the internet. You will be working from the same still life as Alice so you will see both Alice at work and the still life on screen.
Sessions
In these two sessions, Alice will be working in the studio to share with you her process. Each session lasts around 2 and a half hours, you can pause, rewind and skip and watch again as often as you like for 60 days.
Session 1
Context and drawing in charcoal/Palette and painting
Alice will talk about the context of the course. Look at how traditional Japanese Prints were such an influence on Matisse’s visual language. Look at Matisse’s scale and compositional devices and then start our drawing on canvas with charcoal. We will look at Matisse’s unusual and invigorating approach to setting up his scene using yellows, pinks and greens. We then go on to lay out our palette and start to paint in oils.
Session 2
Painting and making adjustments
Alice will talk you though the process of developing a painting. As you watch Alice work, she will talk you through how she goes about solving the puzzle of resolving a piece. The session is inspired by the evidence of Matisse’s making adjustments to a painting with his own unique approach of using coloured cut outs.
What will I learn?
- Understand how space can be created out of pattern.
- Learn how colour can be made to have an underlying connection.
- Learn to use spot the difference when it comes to colour to keep the viewer engaged.
- Introduction into “fixing a painting “.
Who would this course suit?
Whether you are a complete beginner in oil paints or would like to build your confidence working with them, this course is a wonderful starting point.
What to bring.
We will email you a guide on setting up ready for the course covering equipment and materials.
You will need access to the internet and either a Smart TV, PC or laptop or a tablet with audio. Phones are not really suitable however cast your phone to a Smart TV.
How Does an online session work?
Once you have booked you will be able to watch on demand immediately.
You can pause, rewind and watch again as often as you like until the session expires 90 days after purchase
You will also be invited to join our Facebook Alumni group so you can share your discoveries with our community of fellow students from around the world.
You will need access to the internet and ideally a Smart TV, PC or laptop or a tablet with audio. Phones are not suitable unless cast to a smart TV.
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What our students say
What a great session. Thank you Alice and the team.
I learnt so much to take forward. Alice is a wonderful teacher and I loved every minute.
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