Tropical Landscapes is a four-day course, that will explore the infinitely inspiring subject of foliage; from the literal and minutiae to the vast and fictional. We will visit two lush tropical garden locations, exploring ways of expressing sub-tropical foliage, and the more mundane foliage which we walk past each day to make two large paintings, from sketching and note-taking to the final gestures.
Working in acrylic and oil paint, we will discuss how a painting is structured, how to get the most out of simple materials through a variety of application techniques, and how, over a few days, two differing paintings can evolve simultaneously whilst breaking for talks, films, and techniques.
This course will see you working from small paper-based studies, building up to two large canvases from two locations.
Tutor:
Anthony Garratt
Location:
Newlyn School of Art, The Old Board School, Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Cornwall TR18 5AW.
Where to meet:
Please arrive at the Newlyn School of Art at 9.50 for a 10am start. This course ends at 4pm.
During the course, minibus transport is provided to visit various locations in West Cornwall.
Materials used on this course:
This course offers the use of mixed materials, including acrylics, inks, pencils, pens, charcoal and chalks. All materials are provided by the school.
Level:
Beginners welcome. Some previous of landscape painting would be beneficial.
Many of our outdoor courses require participants to walk over uneven ground. If you have any specific access or support requirements, please give us a call at the time of booking.
Age:
We would advise that this course is suitable for those of 16 years of age and upwards (16 & 17yr olds must be accompanied by an adult, who is a paying participant).
What to bring:
Please bring old clothes to paint in. Sturdy shoes such as walking boots or trainers, a hat in case of particularly good weather, warm and waterproof clothes. Bringing something light to sit on while outside such as a small cushion, sit mat or rolled-up fleece is a good idea.
Lunch:
Please bring a packed lunch. A water bottle and a travel mug are always a good idea for out on location.
Accommodation:
If you are looking for a local place to stay, please browse our page for Accommodation in West Cornwall.
Additional info:
Once you have booked your place you will receive an email confirmation. Please contact us at if you need further support.
Please note: Our courses are leisure activities held on specific dates, and our cancellation terms apply to bookings made for these dates. We strongly recommend taking out appropriate travel insurance when booking, to cover you for any travel, accommodation or other costs if you need to cancel or change your plans outside our cancellation terms.
