Transparency in Still Life

In this workshop we are going to consider lots of compositional ideas and guidelines, arranging and lighting fruit on a transparent…

In this workshop we are going to consider lots of compositional ideas and guidelines, arranging and lighting fruit on a transparent plate with different coloured backgrounds. We will be looking to create interesting and unusual compositions, shadow shapes and colour relationships. We will then sketch out our composition on canvas, before applying the paint in a dynamic and interesting way: focusing on colour mixing, brushwork and how to paint shadows effectively.

Materials and Equipment

What will be supplied:
A selection of fruits (or vegetables)
Coloured backgrounds

What to bring:
A canvas or board -  minimum A4, maximum A3, rectangular or square.
A selection brushes eg. Rosemary Ivory Short Flats nos. 2,3,5, Ivory Filbert size 0.
A selection of artist quality paints -  oils or acrylics eg. Daler Rowney starter set.
A black sharpie and a ‘fine liner’ pen (or similar).
Palette knife - eg. Winsor and Newton size 22.
Paper Palette and a box - to take your work home in.
A phone or IPAD -  for taking photos

Oils only: A jar and some low odour thinners/ white spirit substitute for cleaning your brushes, some rags or plenty of tissues to wipe brushes clean. 

Optional extra items: 

‘Liquin’ painting medium if working in oils
A ‘Stay-Wet’ palette if working in acrylics

Level: All levels welcome.