From Drawing to Painting - Autumn Term
with Sophie Newnham
This 12-week autumn course is designed for beginners and developing artists who want to build confidence in drawing and painting from observation. Working from still life setups and images, you’ll learn how to create form, atmosphere and depth through tone, colour and composition.
Inspired by artists including Euan Uglow, Diarmuid Kelley and Helene Schjerfbeck, we’ll explore ways of seeing and translating objects into expressive, thoughtful studies.
Course Dates: 7-9:30pm each Monday
14, 21, 28 September
5, 12, 19 October
(Half Term 26 October & 2 November)
9, 16, 23, 30 November
7, 14 December
Course Programme
The first six weeks will focus on drawing and understanding tone, light and shadow through graphite, pencil and coloured pencil.
You’ll develop an understanding of colour theory, including complementary colours, warm and cool tones, and how to bring harmony and life to your drawings.
We’ll also explore watercolour and gouache techniques, learning how transparency, thin layering and drier pigmented brushwork can add form and depth to your work.
The second six weeks will focus on painting with either acrylics or oil paint, depending on your preference.
The tutor will guide you in understanding the qualities of each medium and how to get the very best from them, from mixing colour and building layers to creating texture, balance and strong colourful compositions.
Sessions will include working directly from life as well as from selected reference images and printouts. A welcoming and supportive course focused on observation, creativity and bringing objects to life through tone, light and colour.
Materials provided throughout the course: Pencils- Hs to Bs; rubbers; palettes and water holders.
Recommended materials to obtain:
Pencils
Sketch book or Drawing Paper
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cartridge-Recycled-Artists-Sketching-BCreative/dp/B06XDPH5R9?pd_rd_w=0ILAP&content-id=amzn1.sym.d0717e0b-3155-4816-8b3a-aeac19a59dfd&pf_rd_p=d0717e0b-3155-4816-8b3a-aeac19a59dfd&pf_rd_r=CESADSAB8HFDB3BV1PGG&pd_rd_wg=DjDMj&pd_rd_r=23f3c6be-a993-444e-beac-d33df99b0705&pd_rd_i=B06XDPH5R9&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_m_grid_dv_rp_0_6_pr_pr1_t
Brushes
https://www.amazon.co.uk/STARVAST-Brushes-Supplies-Watercolor-Painting-Pearl/dp/B073RDR5Z7?pd_rd_w=5Bq1B&content-id=amzn1.sym.939fa429-0734-41c7-bd7f-f746a3559017&pf_rd_p=939fa429-0734-41c7-bd7f-f746a3559017&pf_rd_r=386T2VXRRHS6BBSZJ0YN&pd_rd_wg=REufV&pd_rd_r=0b0f3705-4290-4108-bdde-d4b618e8d910&pd_rd_i=B073RDR5Z7&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_m_grid_dv_rp_0_4_pr_pr1_i
Tortillons/ blending stumps
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blending-Tortillion-Blenders-Student-Drawing/dp/B088BKHRKZ?pd_rd_w=5Bq1B&content-id=amzn1.sym.939fa429-0734-41c7-bd7f-f746a3559017&pf_rd_p=939fa429-0734-41c7-bd7f-f746a3559017&pf_rd_r=386T2VXRRHS6BBSZJ0YN&pd_rd_wg=REufV&pd_rd_r=0b0f3705-4290-4108-bdde-d4b618e8d910&pd_rd_i=B088BKHRKZ&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_m_grid_dv_rp_0_19_t
Watercolour set
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Winsor-Newton-Cotman-Sketchers-Pocket/dp/B00004THXI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=TEGRGLSJA3IG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gXWSbO1ODDDXZKS-FtlcMIwEBItrFql-rf0R-FaKBYZmQ3KApE49NU_FGZOZB23PLy60hduX-mm3DMzEqrOGltCjw8602rgZ7ctPulc4IMNuytcDDrL1i2DavIQuWCRc8W2f_NLjGlmlfgNQ5E5eEUBHn1Crfr9AqBetGhDHhGvWN3zlI4KEPb7O-ywO3A5dPR_HxsGqs0DyUeHJNTOZog.EIhOVVADU2H-Dn3mfxsbAvXzHuUHkMTLH5ITWOIP958&dib_tag=se&keywords=watercolour+set+windsor+and+newton&qid=1773141956&sprefix=watercolour+set+%2Caps%2C339&sr=8-1
Depending on preference, there are 2 options for paper, check the gsm number is 300gsm or higher.
Watercolour paper- smooth
https://www.cassart.co.uk/cass-art-jumbo-smooth-hot-press-watercolour-pad-300gsm-50-sheets-a4--c/?utm_campaign=Cass_Art_-_UK_-_EN_-_Shopping_-_PMAX_-_Promo&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22541389110&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgr_NBhDFARIsAHiUWr4LUUkVrLfqyykOroK-l4sJtzf_11IUdxMvVTTSOMGJ_v-BcpVj_PkaAvMlEALw_wcB
Or
Watercolour paper lightly textured
https://www.cassart.co.uk/cass-art-jumbo-gummed-watercolour-pad-300gsm-50-sheets-a4--c/?utm_campaign=Cass_Art_-_UK_-_EN_-_Shopping_-_PMAX_-_Promo&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22541389110&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgr_NBhDFARIsAHiUWr6vHD0Ihb5MVeQK8bFngvVK0eflhM8MZG0kWSflvtKJVZw7cwdf9xUaAtYJEALw_wcB
Or a cheaper option, these individual sheets of Watercolour paper:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0F13MR4RQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image
Tear off palette
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tear-Off-Palette-Disposable-Painting/dp/B089QN8YCT/ref=asc_df_B089QN8YCT?mcid=a6c6bf6ce20a3583a150137e32ee9848&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697276901408&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4317113384800467165&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045945&hvtargid=pla-961883864564&psc=1&hvocijid=4317113384800467165-B089QN8YCT-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1
Acrylics
If you’re planning on doing more painting, it’s probably worth getting an acrylic set like this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Winsor-Newton-Galeria-Acrylic-Packaging/dp/B00004THXG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1I534D30PF29Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.huZqFWIH93n_MDZXNvz8jAnHqyHzbmc8Mi__R7Aq0Q0_775u-x37LFdYkjut0hSseD5sy3HRjYWYfD0Y0LI1mBfeVMCJIS_4C_syddsP-6zUhmJNeZUVExkAhrp5IrBwxBrFJAeyj4sK_JXCDS8jVlNYCUer8hbtzv9ZcAIqEydZhPRTx4lwRIoaYMFuyygsJiaX7HH7XyZ4D5GAQWc47g.WtbBKep2Y4p0Bz_olgwFS05UCl_YYqLQ9UqNUk731iA&dib_tag=se&keywords=acrylic+paint+galleria&qid=1773265454&s=kitchen&sprefix=acrylic+paint+galleria%2Ckitchen%2C261&sr=1-3
If not a smaller set like this would be a good starting point:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MEEDEN-Beginners-Acrylic-Paint-Set/dp/B0DPLV4YKW/ref=mp_s_a_1_5_sspa?crid=1I534D30PF29Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.huZqFWIH93n_MDZXNvz8jAnHqyHzbmc8Mi__R7Aq0Q0_775u-x37LFdYkjut0hSseD5sy3HRjYWYfD0Y0LI1mBfeVMCJIS_4C_syddsP-6zUhmJNeZUVExkAhrp5IrBwxBrFJAeyj4sK_JXCDS8jVlNYCUer8hbtzv9ZcAIqEydZhPRTx4lwRIoaYMFuyygsJiaX7HH7XyZ4D5GAQWc47g.WtbBKep2Y4p0Bz_olgwFS05UCl_YYqLQ9UqNUk731iA&dib_tag=se&keywords=acrylic+paint+galleria&qid=1773265454&s=kitchen&sprefix=acrylic+paint+galleria%2Ckitchen%2C261&sr=1-5-spons&aref=EUOuT57gSB&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfbXRm&psc=1
Acrylic paper
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Painting-Tear-Out-Suppliers-Students-Beginner/dp/B0F389P3JS?pd_rd_w=L7JYx&content-