Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced
Maximum Capacity: 12
Course Description:
Drawing with charcoal on gesso is a delightfully tactile activity because of the extra brush texture on the surface which adds a lovely patina effect. It’s easy to smudge and scrape to make black and white marks and with smooth graduations in between. We will create a black and white animal image ready for tinting in acrylics before the end of the course.
Materials List:
Gesso boards prepared by Ian. 2@12x10in boards (£10) These are cut, sanded, prepared with 3 coats of Liquitex white gesso and sanded in between coats for a toothy smooth but slightly ridged texture.
Please bring the following:
- Fine willow charcoal sticks.
- Kitchen towel.
- Scalpel blade with handle, or sharp cutting knife or Stanley window scraper blade.
- Charcoal fixative spray.
- Half inch soft flat brush and any yellow/red/brown acrylic paints.
Please bring £10 in cash for the board to be paid directly to Ian on the day of the course.
Artist’s Profile:
Ian has been using traditional media skills in illustration and fine art over the last 20 years, mostly depicting animal art with a passion for marine-life painting. He has been creating large oil and acrylic paintings for hotels, palaces and government buildings often using pencil and charcoal compositions as part of the composition process. Here on this day course Ian will share his methods and tips he’s discovered in his professional career.
Course Cost:
A £25 non-refundable deposit is required on booking. Full course price is:
Members of Nature in Art: £55
Non-members of Nature in Art: £69
To book a place on this course, please click here.