Cornish Harbour Scenes in Watercolour with John Hopkins
Course Description
In this day long course John will show how to depict a harbour scene using a quick and loose watercolour technique. He will talk a little about linear and aerial perspective and how to create a good composition. Each student will receive some one-to-one tuition during the day and those who paint at a faster speed can practice new brush techniques and exercises.
John studied illustration at Birmingham College of Art, and has enjoyed a career as a successful freelance artist, working in all mediums, but specialising in watercolour. He prefers to work in a fast, loose, impressionistic style but always with the emphasis on good drawing skills.
Course Information
Ability level
All abilities welcome (some experience of watercolour is beneficial)
Medium
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- Good quality watercolour paints to include the following colours:
- Ultramarine
- Cobalt Blue
- Winsor Blue (green shade)
- Yellow Ochre
- Burnt Sienna
- Light Red
- Alizarin Crimson
- Cadmium Red
- Cadmium Yellow
- Neutral Tint or Black
- A selection of brushes to include a mop or large wash brush and some round brushes with good points, sizes 10-14
- A few sheets of good quality A3 425gsm watercolour paper – rough finish
- 2B pencil
- Eraser
- Palette
- Kitchen roll
- Water pot
PROVIDED BY CORNWALL SCHOOL OF ART IF REQUIRED
- Easels
- Drawing boards
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Rulers
- Scissors
- Clips
All art materials are available to purchase in the Truro Arts shop, 26 River Street Truro TR1 2SJ, and you will receive a 10% discount on all supplies for the course.
John Hopkins
John is an associate member of the RBSA, a member of the Birmingham Watercolour Society and exhibits at the highly regarded Harbour Gallery, Portscatho, which represents some of the best contemporary artists in the UK. He recently won two awards at the Patchings Festival Open TALP Competition.
Find Out MoreOur courses usually begin at 10am and end at 4:30pm, with a half an hour lunch break at around 1pm. There will also be brief morning and afternoon breaks, with free tea and coffee available in the kitchen area. At Lunch time you can make things nice and easy by pre-ordering a freshly prepared Coach House Lunch. Alternatively, you’re very welcome to bring along a packed lunch and any other refreshments you like.
On sunny days students and tutors are invited to enjoy breaktimes outside in the leafy courtyard or gardens surrounded by birdsong.
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