Sandrine Maugy
Sandrine Maugy is a member of the Society of Floral Painters and the Society of Botanical Artists. She writes articles for Artists & Illustrators and her book Colours of Nature was published in 2013.
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Whether you would like to draw and paint detailed botanical illustrations or whether you would prefer to create more stylised compositions, the versatility of ink and wash techniques will allow you to work in your chosen style. You will be able to experiment with pens of various types and sizes, as well as try various watercolour techniques. The resulting work can be kept as colour studies, be used as references for more elaborate paintings or be finished works combining the strength of an ink line with the colourful looseness of wet-on-wet watercolour washes. This technique is also very useful if you like to work in the field.
During the course, you will develop your skills in wet-in-wet watercolour techniques, learn about composition, botanical drawing, tone and shadows, planning a painting, colours and colour mixing. You will also learn how to combine the accuracy of a pen line with the looseness of wet-in-wet washes, and how to paint colour sketches for future reference.
You will start working on cartridge paper, drawing and painting ink and wash studies. As the course progresses, you will have the choice between continuing to work on studies or moving on to work on heavy watercolour paper, producing finished ink and watercolour pieces. You will work on your paintings, supported by demonstrations of techniques and advice about materials from your tutor. You will also have individual advice and feedback throughout the course.
By the end of the course, you will:
Subjects to paint from the gardens
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Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above
Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.
Daily timetable
Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.
From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).
Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Last day
Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.
Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.
(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)
Sandrine Maugy is a member of the Society of Floral Painters and the Society of Botanical Artists. She writes articles for Artists & Illustrators and her book Colours of Nature was published in 2013.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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