ISLAND SEASCAPES

Is being by the sea your happy place?

Visit beautiful Tiree and join us on our unique “Island Seascapes” painting course. A small island surrounded by miles of deserted white shell sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise water and incredible views of the Hebrides archipelago there is no better place to connect with the ocean and learn how to capture the essence of the sea and sky in paint. Just a few minutes walk from the magnificent Crossapol beach, our studio is perfectly positioned to go outside and work on the beach to create plenty of reference material to develop into paintings back in the studio. Throughout the course we will cover the fundamental elements needed to create seascape paintings including colour, composition, techniques and materials. You will benefit from group discussions, individual feedback and receive guidance on developing your seascape paintings independently so you can continue to explore the subject after the course.

What you will learn:

-Different painting techniques related to painting the sea and sky

-How to work expressively (and not get caught up in capturing too much detail)

-Colour mixing with suggestions of colours to use for painting seascapes

-How to create visual harmony through composition

-How to add interesting texture to different surfaces

-What kit to take when working outside

-Ways of using a sketchbook to develop ideas and sketches into finished paintings.

Our main medium will be acrylic paint however we will also work with a variety of drawing media and surfaces. We will also look at and learn from the work of key artists whose work is connected to seascapes such as Turner, Winslow Homer and Samuel John Peploe.

Location:

Hebrides Art Studio, Crossapol, Tiree, PA77 6UP

Timings:

The course starts at 10am and finishes at 4.30pm each day. Lunch is 1pm-2pm, you are free to continue working in the studio  throughout lunch if you wish. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided throughout the day.

Please arrive at least ten mins before your course starts. We suggest wearing clothes you are happy to get paint on and bring an outdoor coat and shoes suitable for the beach. We also recommend bringing a water bottle.

Materials:

We will be working with acrylic paints and a wide variety of drawing media and surfaces. All materials are provided by us however please feel free to bring your own materials if you have a preference for certain items.

Level:

This course is suitable for all levels from complete beginners to professional artists looking to broaden their skills. We are a welcoming and friendly art school…you will be fully supported however experienced you are.

Lunch:

You can bring a packed lunch with you, alternatively we can provide a simple vegetarian packed lunch which will need to be ordered 48hrs in advance (please contact us for more information). There is also a small convenience store (Bùth a' Bhaile) opposite the studio. We provide tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day.

Accommodation:

Tiree has a wonderful array of accommodation options and we have created a handy guide to help you find the perfect place to stay. (Link)

Travel:

You can reach Tiree by sea and air via a short flight from Glasgow or a three and a half hour ferry journey from Oban. Both options offer spectacular views (weather permitting!) and the journey is part of the adventure! We have created a comprehensive travel guide to help you plan the best route. (Link)

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