An Intensive Deep Dive Into Acrylic Painting:
Day 1
Morning. Colour – How to really understand the value and potency of colour. We will be deep-diving into colour theory and how to really learn its value by understanding contrast. How to make your paintings ‘pop’ using colour alone. Colour harmonising – how to make your paintings sing with the right combinations that work well together.
Afternoon. Using colour to create form and shape instead of drawing with paint. How to achieve a beautiful painterly style that allows you to thoroughly enjoy this medium. Learning secret techniques to achieve special effects in your work.
Day 2
Morning. How to create subtle texture and form without having to draw shapes. How to play with the paint and still achieve great looking results. How to build layers that create depth and form in your work.
Afternoon. How to make your paintings look balanced. This afternoon is all about composition and how to achieve the best results towards making your work look formidable. The composition will make or break a painting. I will teach you how to make the best choices to create compositions and the golden ‘not to do’ rules around getting the best looking paintings.
Day 3
Morning. How to develop shape and form using paint without having to result to drawing. How to make imagery ‘pop’ and appear bolder and brighter. You will be given tools and techniques to show you how to build your painting and really have its imagery come through.
Afternoon We will be working on a chosen piece that you want to paint. I will personally teach you how to get the effect and style you want to finish the day on a high with a painting that will keep you coming back to your own powerful creative style
Using The Acrylic Paint Like Watercolour To shift from watercolour to acrylics takes great courage as the paint is thicker and far bolder than watercolour. I will show you how to break through this habit and start to really master this powerful medium.
Too Much Colour And Not Enough Light Confused about how to achieve contrast and shape in your work. I will show you how to make your paintings ‘pop’ creating vivid and clear images that really shine.
Not Being Able To Achieve The Right Likeness Often we play safe to achieve a result we are looking for. We tend to draw with the paint instead of ‘paint’ with it- often missing the joy of this powerful medium. I will show you how to really ‘paint’ and bring you closer to your own personal style.
No More copying!, No more trying to get it right! , No more frustration! But a clear, concise and direct way to find the ‘joy’ in your creativity.
For more information, please contact me on the email address below:
artdkbaxter@artdkbaxter.com
Come and fully immerse yourself in a creative retreat lead and designed by Debbie.
With stunning views and every thing provided this is a 3 day retreat especially designed to build your confidence in ‘plein air’ painting and really develop your own personal technique.
Beginners and already established artists welcome. Debbie will work with you as a group and individually to really bring out the best in your creative style.
Delicious meals created by the retreat centres very own chef and gorgeous cabins with wonderful forest views make this a truly special experience.
A swift walk to the beach and a painters paradise of content to paint all levels, all styles welcome for a fully immersive nature experience.
All inclusive holiday of creativity!
With stunning views and every thing provided this is a 3 day retreat especially designed to build your confidence in ‘plein air’ painting and really develop your own personal technique.
Beginners and already established artists welcome. Debbie will work with you as a group and individually to really bring out the best in your creative style.
Delicious meals created by the retreat centres very own chef and gorgeous cabins with wonderful forest views make this a truly special experience.
A swift walk to the beach and a painters paradise of content to paint all levels, all styles welcome for a fully immersive nature experience.
All inclusive holiday of creativity!
During the warm weather it maybe recommended to bring a sun hat and sun cream.
These will be long sessions, you may want to bring a fold away chair.
Water to keep hydrated and prehaps a snack.
