In-person course
in Suffolk Maker & location details

Vibrant Flowers in Watercolour

Improve your watercolours at Flatford Mill

Description

Explore the world of spring blooms and blossom through the medium of watercolour. During this one-day workshop you will create an expressive floral painting (or two) bursting with the lightness and joy of spring. Nicky’s informative demos and individual guidance through the wet into wet painting method will help you explore loose and lively style of creating artwork. Watercolour is a challenging yet magical medium. It lends itself perfectly to capturing the light and radiance of blossom and other beautiful florals. You will gain knowledge and techniques to achieve immediate and ongoing results. These techniques are transferable to other subject matter not just limited to floral painting. Using a limited colour palette along with lively direct brushwork you will create paintings with effective compositions including areas of impact with strong tonal contrast combined with soft edges aiming to integrate both background and foliage which supports the luminous white flowers that sing from the page. Nicky’s enthusiasm, knowledge and passion for teaching watercolour is as radiant as her paintings. About the tutor: Nicky Hunter is well known for her signature large scale contemporary watercolour floral paintings, but equally inspired by a range of subjects, aiming to capture them in a vibrant impressionistic style. Exploring the transparent and lucid qualities of watercolour whilst keeping colours clear and bright are key elements in Nicky’s artworks which are inspired by nature and ignited by colour – they allude to a sense of enchanted realism. The development of her painting & illustration skills comes from studying a diploma in art, then a degree in textile design, leading to a varied & successful career as a textile designer spanning over 2 decades. This was where her passion for painting florals really blossomed, then further training with watercolour masters in recent years enhanced her practice with this delightful yet challenging medium. Her dedication to painting and skilled handling of the medium is evident in her beautiful artworks which she sells from her Buckinghamshire based studio and galleries including The Gallery in Holt, who host high calibre exhibitions of well established UK artists. Nicky enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for watercolour hosting demos and workshops nationally for distinguished art schools & art societies; helping others elevate their artworks through understanding watercolour application and colour management. What to bring: Art materials are not provided in the workshop fee. Please bring your own watercolour kit which should consist of the following items or similar. - Watercolour paints - Tubes are preferable to pans.Recommended colours for this subject are as follows: Permanent rose, ultramarine Blue, cerulean blue, Burnt Umber, lemon yellow ( or another bright yellow). - Watercolour brushes - medium and large round or mop style squirrel or sable. Small and medium pointed round brush and small detailer brush - synthetic - Watercolour paper - Rough or Not surface paper stretched and ready on a board and a spare piece also. - Water pots, palette, drawing board, kitchen roll, pencil, rubber.