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£75
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start right away
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15 real time video tutorials and you will get
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get access to 15+ hours of video material.
Learn to Paint abstract landscapes
This course is for you:
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if you feel inspired by nature
- If you would like to let go of perfectionism.
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if you want to try a new art style.
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If you want to learn new ways of using your watercolour paint
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if you want to build an art habit and create on a regular basis.
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if you don't know where to start and you would like to paint as part of a creative community.
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if you are looking for a creative, fun and artful month.
Do I need to be good at drawing to join?
The course starts really easy with real time video's. No drawing or painting experience is needed. There will be minimal sketching in the course and one of the goals is to let loose and experiment.
a little mistake can create the most amazing results at times.
What are we making?
In this course you will learn how to paint in a loose and free way.
we experiment and practice with our paints and you will learn how to create lots of different textures to create interest in your paintings.
play with curiousity
we will combine different other materials with out paint to see what happens. There is space for mistakes and experimentation in this course. some results will be more pleasing than others but the most important thing is to have fun!
What my creatives say
I really enjoyed the 'Fill Your First Sketchbook in 30 Days' on line course with Irene from Makings & Musings. It was very motivating. There were lots of ideas for images to draw and resources for where to find them on line. We learned many new techniques. The videos were really helpful. The live sessions were really well presented and complemented the coursework perfectly. I would highly recommend Irene's on line art courses, both to beginners and more experienced artisits.
J.
"Irene was an excellent teacher and would highly recommend her classes."
Hannah
"Brilliant teacher. I found the class very relaxing and engaging as Irene patiently explained how-to paint. Appreciated the fact that she explains well the technique while also encouraging you and giving you the freedom to add your own touch."
Irina
Very enjoyable course and would definitely recommend.
L.
I enjoy all of the classes and courses at Makings & Musings. I love the live Charcoal Drawing Classes on Sunday evenings, I have learnt so much about drawing with Charcoal in these sessions. I have just completed the Autumn Drawing with coloured pencils course on line. It was excellent and I now feel confident drawing with coloured pencils, using different techniques and different mediums.
J.
Good drawing course.
S.
I learned so much and was introduced to so many techniques that I never tried before . The option to draw along also helps to get going
C.
What Materials Do I need?
Part of the course is experimenting with different materials. You do not need to have all the materials that I use and feel free to try using other materials if you have these already. I want to inspire you to try materials you have and if you have any questions, please ask away!
As a minimum I would recommend:
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a HB sketch pencil, eraser and sharpener
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Watercolour brushes, a container for water, cloth and a palette.
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Water based paint; watercolour paint or gouache
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Watercolour paper, I would recommend thicker paper as we will use a lot of water. I use 300 GSM watercolour paper. 100% cotton paper is of the highest quality but also most expensive.
The following are optional:
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a piece of hard plastic
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table salt
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texture medium
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a spray bottle for water
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oil pastels
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colour pencils
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inks
If you would like to draw as part of a fun and inclusive group, why not check out the Makings & Musings Community.
In the community we draw and paint together twice a month, you will find art tutorials and lots of inspiration.
The community is perfect if you want to experiment with materials, if you are looking for a reason to make time for art and it is the perfect place to share your work in a safe non-judgemental environment!
Hands on approach
I love a no-nonsense approach to art as the best way to learn is by creating.
In this course we will do minimal sketching we will start painting from day one and I invite you to draw along from the start.
My hope is that you will carry on painting after you have completed this course and that I help you finding your own creative voice in the process.
How does it work?
During the course you can see what I do as if you are looking over my shoulder. I explain each step I take and you can see exactly what movements I make.
If you sign up today you will immediately have access to the day one drawing plus all introduction video's. As I do not want to overwhelm you with video's you will get access to a new session every few days after for 30 days.
