Close Focus Flowers Painting Workshop
This fun 3 1/2 day workshop with Tracy Saywell will show you how to paint flowers in close up detail using either acrylic paint or water soluble oils. Learn how to capture the breathtaking qualities of flowers from a close focus point of view in both acrylic and water-soluble oils.
Unable to attend a workshop? Find out about the Online Course here (coming soon).
Tracy will share with you, easy step by step techniques and tricks used by the masters for blending colour and manipulating light to create glowing realistic paintings.
Enjoy the company of other artists and find new friends who share your interests in a truly fun filled weekend.
All materials are provided for you, including a large deep edge canvas to create your masterpiece on! So you can come along and immerse yourself in the joy of painting with no worries or hassles of trying to put together your equipment.
The range of colours and the beauty of flowers in unmatched in the natural world and you can learn how to create luminous beautiful paintings capturing this beauty with Tracy's simple proven system that is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced artists.
Unlock your Creativity! It doesn't matter where you are on your creative journey - whether you are a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this workshop will help you to create stunning paintings you will be proud to hang in your own home or even sell!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- How to choose the best materials and handle them properly
- Learn how to use acrylic and water soluble oils
- Learn how to glaze
- Learn how to shade correctly
- Learn how to mix luminous colours
- Learn tips on photography and composition
- Understand flower forms and shapes
- Learn how to add foliage and strong backgrounds
- You will learn how to assess value – colour is very important but value does all the work. It’s the true difference between a painting that sings and one that’s flat.
View OUR Students Work:
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Drinks on arrival and completion
- Large deep edged canvas provided for your painting – choice between square (30″ x 30″/76.2cm x 76.2cm) or rectangular (24″ x 36″/60.9cm x 91.4cm) portrait or landscape.
- Use of all art materials provided – brushes, paints, mediums, easels etc.
- Instructional notes provided
- Lots of photo references to choose from (over 80!)
- Get 1 month FREE Art Club Membership (Giving you 20% off art supply purchases + more)
Please note: as we have moved to a new studio location inside the Oasis Shopping Centre, Broadbeach, we will no longer be serving lunch included in the course and the price has been reduced accordingly.
WORKSHOP DURATION:
3½ Day Workshop, Thursday runs from 6pm – 9pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday run from 9am – 5pm.
The class begins on Thursday evening with a glass of champagne and some nibbles. You will then choose your reference image and start on your composition. Over the weekend you will paint your masterpiece and share in a catered lunch with the class. On Sunday afternoon we will finish up with champagne drinks while we admire the work of the class.
What our Students have to say:
Location:
Shop 43 Level 1, Oasis Shopping Centre, Broadbeach QLD 4218
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Hourly Schedule
Thursday Evening
- 1pm - 4pm
- Afternoon Class
- Select your reference image and get your canvas drawn up.
Friday
- 9am - 5pm
- Day 1
- Select your medium from acrylics, traditional oils or water mixable oils and learn how to analyse and plan your painting.
Saturday
- 9am - 5pm
- Day 2
- Continue working on your painting, practising your colour mixing and blending techniques.
Sunday
- 9am - 5pm
- Day 3
- Finish off and perfect your painting! Drinks on conclusion with review of your work and tips for finishing off if not completed.
