Watercolour: Pattern and Abstraction
Experiment with watercolours with a focus on pattern and abstraction using line, colour and texture to form and create dynamic compositions.
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Description
Explore and experiment with the luminous painting medium of watercolour. Learn to paint with washes and gradients, ‘wet on wet’, ‘wet on dry’ and dry brush techniques to achieve a range of mark-making, and to build layers of colour. The workshop will focus on pattern and abstraction, the use of line, colour, texture and form to create dynamic compositions. This will include technical demonstrations and one to one feedback and guidance.
Expected learning outcomes
- How to paint washes and gradient washes
- How to paint using ‘wet on wet’ and ‘wet on dry’ techniques
- How to use ‘dry brush’ and removal techniques to create texture and contrast
- How to create a strong abstract composition
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Learn to harness the potential for both glowing delicacy and deep expressive power of this vibrant medium
Who should attend?
The workshop is suitable for both beginners to watercolour painting and those who wish to experiment and work further with the medium.
What to bring
Your lunch. All materials are provided within your course fee. We'll provide tea and coffee for breaks.
About your tutor
Georgie Hill is an artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. She holds a BFA from the Elam school of Fine Arts. Georgie enjoys sharing her knowledge of watercolour painting gained through working with and exhibiting in the medium for the past 18 years.
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Georgie Hill, System Builders and Enigma (2), 2018, watercolour on incised paper, 420 x 385 mm
