Urban Landscapes

Tutor: Natasha Lien | Wednesdays 10am-4pm | 6 weeks

London is able to offer the artist so many exciting opportunities, from the natural beauty of the great parks to the fascination of capturing figures in a busy street scene.
Our group will spend time in a series of pre-arranged locations which you will be encouraged to explore by means of watercolour, oil painting, pastel and drawing media. Indoor options are planned so that you can get on with your work whatever the weather. Being part of a supportive and lively group will give you the confidence to tackle the challenge of working outside. We welcome all abilities.

We will meet in Heatherleys Library on the first Friday of term. Please bring a hat and clothing to protect you from cold, rain or sun, as appropriate.
Please check the materials list below for items you may need to bring.

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Urban Landscapes

The main recommendation is to keep your equipment as practical and lightweight as possible; a few colours, plastic containers, light wooden easel, small tubes of paint, a few brushes etc. The following list is for guidance. If you already have a lot of materials bring them, improvise, de-clutter before buying new things.

Possibly the most important equipment is a hat and the sort of clothing which protects you against cold, rain or sun, depending on the weather.

Oil Painting

Lightweight folding wooden easel (eg W&N ‘Dart’). Box easel if you have one
Supports: canvases or canvas boards. Buy sizes in pairs for ‘corking’ in travel
Cotton rags, eg old T-shirts.
Palette: lightweight wood or paper tear-off.
2 small metal reservoirs for thinners etc
Pigments. A limited palette is recommended comprising 2 reds, 2 yellows and 2 blues.
Recommended to bring: Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Cerulean Blue, French Ultramarine, Burnt Umber.
Brushes: Small, medium and large oil (hog) brushes between sizes 2-6

Watercolour

Plastic palette with compartments and reservoirs
One or two good quality brushes (sable or soft animal hair if possible, nylon if not) between sizes 4 to 8
Specialist watercolour paper min weight 140lb in block for support min size A4
Small sketch book
Kitchen roll
Plastic pots etc for water
Old water bottle (eg mineral water bottle)
Limited palette. Same colours as oils above but not white.
3B pencil, putty rubber, sharpener