Description
Ink resist (or gouache wash off) is a painterly technique which produces an image similar to a wood or lino cut. Though the process is exacting and needs to be followed carefully, the end result is unpredictable and exciting. Whether you have never used gouache or Indian ink before or are a more experienced artist who likes to try exciting techniques you will come away with lots of transferable skills, confidence and knowledge. We will cover how ink resist works, the materials and techniques and then go on to plan and paint a turtle together. At the end, I will give you tips on presentation and specifically show you how to adhere your painting to a cradled board and wax it. There are two hours of films, but you will take longer to complete the painting because it all depends on the speed you work and drying time. I would estimate you will complete the painting in a day. This is not the right course if you don't like surprises! Remember You have lifetime access You can start whenever you want You can repeat each lesson as many times as you wish
What's included in the price?
All reference materials and clear step by step instruction films
What you will need
Watercolour paper - minimum 140lb/300gsm NOT surface (this is the British term for a Cold Pressed surface). I use Bockingford. Use your favourite as long as it is robust. We will test it to ensure it can withstand the washing stage. In general a cotton paper will be stronger than a cellulose, but Bockingford is cellulose. You will need an off cut for testing and a piece approximately 30x30cm (12x12 inches). Gouache - this is opaque watercolour. Do NOT use acrylic gouache. Your gouache must be water soluble. See the colour planning film before purchasing any new colours. I would use what you have! Indian ink - black, waterproof Indian ink Watercolours for touching up (if required) Black pigment pen for touching up (if required), or a dip pen with Indian ink Brushes suitable for gouache - I find flats work well Old brush for applying ink Apron and surface protection Bowl and water or water source Pencil with eraser on the end For mounting onto cradle boar
Duration
2 hours
Maker
Liz lives and works in a small village in Berkshire. She has been showing her work through exhibitions and galleries since 2009. A selection of her paintings are published by Artko, Artwall and Wraptious. Her first book, 'Painting watercolours on canvas' was published by the Crowood Press in June 2019 and her fifth is due to be published in late 2023. She writes for The Leisure Painter and other art magazines and teaches extensively on YouTube. She aims to help you see the animals and flora we so often overlook and by so doing to nurture a more caring attitude to the environment.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Intermediate level
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
Regretfully under 18s cannot be accommodated. I do not hold a DRB and therefore a parent or guardian would need to be present at all times by law. Many of my students are teachers or parents of teenagers and come to escape! The way I teach is very student led and I have found this does not suit those in education as it is very different from the classroom style. In my experience it changes the dynamic of the day and therefore I only teach adults on my workshops.
Unfortunately while Knowl Hill is level access, it is not wheel chair accessible. There are uneven paths and steps on the property due to its age. There is a single step between the studio and the toilet. The toilet is not adapted. If you have any access issues or need extra support, please discuss before booking and Liz will do whatever she can to accommodate you.
These will be sent out with course information, once you have confirmed. But if you want to look at the venue in Knowl Hill, please go to their website www.micklemsfarm.com. There is lots of parking. If the weather is nice we should be able to paint outside too. If numbers fall below five, I may move the course to my conservatory, which can accommodate four painters easily. I will give you as much notice as possible.
The course starts at 10.00, but please try and arrive 15-20 minutes before hand. We should be finished by 4.00/4.30. Timings are flexible to accommodate the speed at which people work.
Tea and coffee are available all day. If you need a special milk, please bring your own. Please bring your own lunch.
All materials are provided so that everyone has the right things to work with and get the most out of the course. While you are welcome to bring your favourite supplies if you want, no reduction can be offered.
If people are beginning, then they don’t want to have to buy everything before they know if they are going to enjoy it. If more experienced, all art materials are not created equal. Should someone bring lower quality materials, they may struggle to achieve the results they are after. If someone forgets things, there are no art shops nearby to buy stock. It is safer and less frustrating to have everything supplied.
Your enthusiasm! All art materials will be supplied unless otherwise stated. Wear old clothes and bring an apron if you like. You might be asked to bring an image you want to work from, depending on your course. If you have favourite brushes or colours, of course feel free to bring them.
Everything – paper, brushes, paint, water…. Tea, coffee, biscuits. Bring yourself and a willingness to have a go.
It’s normal to be nervous, but as everyone is in the same boat, the nerves will disappear in a flash. If you come on your own, you immediately have something in common with everyone else so it is easy to relax. Your tutor will do everything possible to make sure you have a great time and learn a lot. You might be exhausted at the end of the day, but no longer nervous!
The groups are kept small so that you get lots of attention. All materials are supplied, so that you can work with artist quality supplies. Your tutor is a professional working artist, with experience in teaching everyone from beginners through to professionals. The workshops are held in a beautiful location, so there is peace and quiet to concentrate on yourself. They are relaxed and fun, tailored to your needs and experience.
This course is taught online
