In this course, Richard will help show how gouache can be used as a powerful medium for capturing evocative and atmospheric interpretations of the landscape. A much-misunderstood medium, gouache is perfect for a variety of techniques that help convey a sense of depth and spontaneity. Working from both source material and intuitively, Richard’s techniques focus on placing atmosphere and a sense of place over detail and form.
In this course Richard K. Blades will be exploring the possibilities of using a limited palette to better understand color mixing and its applications in expressive landscape painting. It will help unlock the mysteries of color in a simple but effective process that requires no previous knowledge of color theory. Basing his approach on a three color (plus white) palette, we will be discovering the use of color triads for creating mood and variety within expression.
This course will explore the work, color palette and techniques of JMW Turner and how we can translate these into a contemporary painting practice, with modern materials and methods. With a focus on the atmospheric landscapes of Turner’s late work, the course will look at the importance of abstraction in landscape painting and how we create atmosphere and depth.
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In these workshops, Richard will teach his approach to painting, from mark making and colour mixing to how to capture atmosphere, texture and light in Oil paint. Expressive and dynamic, this workshop will give you the opportunity to approach painting in a new way, learning skills that will break down some of the difficulties of capturing the essence of the sky and sea.
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With a focus on land and seascape painting, the workshop is great for both beginners and those with a little more practice. In it, there will be plenty of demonstrations in which we will focus on colour mixing, application and how to use gouache to create atmosphere and energy.
