Course details
Have you ever wanted to paint outside but unsure where to start? Delve into the practice of oil painting en plein air inspired by the remarkable Cornish landscape.
Rising in popularity during the nineteenth century, painting “en plein air” – in the open air, is a crucial practice for all landscape artists, from beginners to masters.
In this online class we leave the studio behind as we venture out on location with award winning artist Andrew Barrowman. Observe as he constructs a dramatic oil painting of the view from Hayle Towans, across the sea to St Ives Bay. Follow Andrew through his plein-air process from start to finish as he divulges the essential ingredients for achieving success while working outdoors.
Packed with invaluable information that Andrew has discovered first-hand through his extensive experience, this session gives you all the motivation and confidence you need to go out and give it a go. Watch as he generously shares practical tips and tricks that will help you tackle the challenges of nature, from the everchanging light to the unpredictable weather.
Starting off with the basics of how to find a good location and preparing and setting up your equipment, Andrew then provides an in-depth narrative as he paints from the beach. Responding to the view, he explains the benefits of: direct observation and how this translates to accurate colour selection, and flexibility in terms of pace – reflecting the conditions you are working in, exploring the effect this has on the energy of a piece.
From the vast expanse of sand and sky to the tiny distant buildings of St Ives, Andrew dissects this complex vista and captures it using a series of easy to follow steps, giving you a recipe for plein-air success that you can use time again.
Who is this course for?
Beginners and those with more experience are both welcome to join. If you are looking to learn new ways to expand your drawing and painting practice, or just inspiration by looking to other artists, this course is for you.
What will I learn?
1. Learn how to set up your workspace outdoors.
2. Build confidence working in the landscape.
3. See how to capture light and atmosphere in oils.
4. Work in a more intuitive, dynamic way to capture a sense of place, wherever you are.
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.
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What to Bring
A list of materials will be available to see in your account after booking. If there are any pre-course tasks to complete before starting the session they can be found here too.
You will need access to the internet and ideally a PC, laptop or a tablet with audio.
The course will be available to watch, as many times as you like, for up to 60 days after purchase.
What our students say
The course has encouraged me to start en plein air painting!
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