Tom Benjamin
Tom Benjamin paints landscapes, town and coastal views in oils, outside in front of the subject, in all weathers. He is represented by Sarah O'Kane Fine Art.
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You will begin by learning about the materials and then some simple approaches to using oil paint. You will be shown techniques for structuring an oil painting, building up colour, colour mixing and observation. You will work from a simple still life, which will be set up in the studio.
The emphasis on tuition is one-to-one, so you can learn at your own pace.
By the end of the day, you will have gained an insight into the potential of this most versatile painting medium, improved your colour mixing and observational skills, and gained some techniques you can continue to develop.
The College will provide oil paints and surfaces to paint on, as well as mediums, studio safe solvent and use of brushes and palettes.
Available from shop: A good variety of art materials, including oil paints, surfaces to paint on, mediums, studio safe solvent, brushes, palettes, notebooks and pencils, should you wish to purchase any.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio. This includes stout covered footwear, i.e. no open-toes or sandals.
Student registration: 9.15am - 9.30am
Course teaching: 9.30am - 5pm
Morning session: 9.30am - 1pm
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm*
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm
Teaching finishes: 5pm
*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options
Tom Benjamin paints landscapes, town and coastal views in oils, outside in front of the subject, in all weathers. He is represented by Sarah O'Kane Fine Art.
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