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Suggested contributions of £10, £20 and £30 allow me to continue these classes.
Paint a dreamy, starry sky and a magnificent, detailed tree during this session.
Referring to the media image, and using the provided templates,* learn how to paint this specific tree through techniques which include layering and rendering. By this end of this session you can expect to have learnt the skills needed to create a beautiful and solitary tree against the night sky.
This session works as a stand-alone class. Alternatively, build upon this session and create a beautiful Timurid style Miniature painting by enrolling in the accompanying classes, linked here.
Referring to the media image, and using the provided templates,* learn how to paint this specific tree through techniques which include layering and rendering. By this end of this session you can expect to have learnt the skills needed to create a beautiful and solitary tree against the night sky.
This session works as a stand-alone class. Alternatively, build upon this session and create a beautiful Timurid style Miniature painting by enrolling in the accompanying classes, linked here.
Your contribution will allow you to:
- 24 hour access to a Zoom recording of a two hour (120 minute) class.
- Downloadable image to use for reference.
Skills you can expect to learn:
- How to layer your watercolour/gouache or natural pigments to create a dimensional finish.
- How to flat-lay.
- An introduction and basic understanding of rendering/shading.
- Some colour mixing, using the downloadable image as a colour reference.
- How to paint the featured tree and night time sky.
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Recommended Materials list:
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Tracing paper
UK linked here, US linked here
- Water
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Burnisher.
For UK, I'd recommend this burnisher.
For US, link hereYou can also use a Cowrie shell as a burnisher. With Cowrie shells and marble/agate eggs, you have to make sure they're smooth. It's difficult to recommend without seeing or feeling them. I have bought Cowrie shells online, and have linked one here, For US, please click here
- Handover brushes series 33 (or any other good quality, Kolinsky sable watercolour brush) in sizes 00, 1, 2 and 6/8.
00 Brush linked here
Size 1 Brush linked here
Size 2 Brush linked here
Size 8 Brush linked here
- A ceramic palette with large wells (linked here) or sauce dishes. I have linked some here for the US and here for the UK.
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2B, HB and H pencil (0.3 if using mechanical)
- Ruling pen (optional) linked here
- Masking tape, linked here.
- Ruler, linked here
- Eraser / mono-eraser, linked here
- 300gsm hot pressed water colour paper, in A4 or A3, Linked here.
- A4 (8.27 x 11.69 inches) or larger drawing board or hardback book. (A drafting table can be used.)
- Templates (received in email closer to the course date)
- Kitchen towel or old dish cloth
- Readymade, or hand-made gold
For a small pan, click here -
For medium, click hereFor large, click here
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Prepared watercolour pigment from Masterclass or gouache in the following recommended colours:
Ultramarine. (Beginners Ultramarine, click here. For recommended - click here).
Cadmium or Lemon yellow (Beginners Lemon yellow, click here. For recommended - click here)
Yellow Ochre, click here
Titanium or Zinc white. (For titanium click here. For zinc - click here)
Black (lamp black or ivory black) click here
Burnt umber or Red ochre or Sepia, click here
Oxide of Chromium* (click here)
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What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting slightly messy. Avoid wearing: Baggy clothing (especially sleeves) and loose jewellery.
How long will I have access to the recording?
You will have access to the recording for as long as it remains available. If the class is to be removed, you will be given a month's notice.
Featured images: Marika Joubert and Zaynab Baha, both whom completed the level two course. Their social media handles are seen on the image.