Paint like JMW Turner
Tutor: Rachel Moore, print artist and workshop tutor
Join Rachel, print artist and tutor, in this art workshop where shows you how to paint like the famous artist JMW Turner. Best known for his dramatic seascapes, Turner’s oil paintings of crashing waves and stormy skies can be seen in galleries around the world. In this session Rachel will focus on his more delicate watercolour paintings, where light and shadow play on the ocean's surface. Using a series of exercises, Rachel will introduce you to watercolour techniques for creating seascapes that evoke both tranquility and drama. Suitable for beginners and seasoned artists, this workshop is a must for anyone that enjoys painting!
Video time
30 minutes
Materials
- Watercolours (tubes or a paint box set)
- Kitchen paper, cotton rag or similar
- Thick paper that won’t break down when water is applied (e.g. watercolour paper, lining paper, thick card, the back of wallpaper)
Equipment
- Large, medium and small watercolour paint brushes
- Clean water for washing your brush