Still Life Painting in Acrylics
Workshop Topic
Participants can select from the objects and backdrops provided to assemble a still life composition. Jenny has a relaxed and encouraging approach to acrylic painting which will help students of any level including beginners to complete a painting in the time available.
What we will do
A variety of objects, from vessels to fruit and flowers and backgrounds such as fabrics will be provided, you are also welcome to bring your own objects. We will begin by each participant selecting a group of items. There will be plenty of source material for everyone to create their own arrangement of objects. We will all apply a thin wash of acrylic paint to our canvas boards which is left to dry while we move on to a paper sketch.
Jenny will demonstrate how she creates a rapid initial sketch in paint on paper, and the ways this can be used to map out the final composition. Everyone will have an hour to complete this first sketch, then we will move onto painting the final artwork on our canvas boards. The rest of the day will be spent painting in acrylics with Jenny offering technical advice and feedback. The focus will be on enjoyment.
At the end of the workshop
The beauty of working with acrylic paints is their fast drying time, and the ability to paint over and layer colours without them becoming muddy. This workshop will show you how to get the most out of this medium and boost your confidence in composition and style. You will have time to complete a still life painting during the day. We aim to finish at 4pm.
Who is it for
This workshop is suitable for all levels, beginners are most welcome.
Mediums
Acrylic paints on rigid canvas boards.
What students should bring
Each student should bring a rigid canvas board in a size and format they prefer, square or rectangular. Any dimensions between 30cm and 50cm
A set of acrylic paints
A range of paintbrushes suitable for acrylic paints
About the Tutor
Jenny Finch has been a professional potter and artist since 1989. After an art foundation course in Essex, Jenny gained a first class degree in ceramics and glass from Birmingham Polytechnic in 1984. As co- founder of Dalton Pottery from 1989 until 2019 with her late husband Geoff, Jenny designed and created ceramics which were stocked in gift shops and galleries nationwide. Dalton Pottery was also very active in the local community, teaching and encouraging the next generation of creatives.
Jenny now teaches pottery at Clayworks studio at the Crichton Dumfries and works from home painting and making pots. Jenny has taught both painting and pottery classes at Dumfries College.
Venue Information
Parking is available at the front and the back of the studio building.
Fully accessible. Ground floor room.
Refreshments
The café can provide drinks, snacks and light lunches. We can bring our own food and sit in the café to eat it if preferred.