McGregor on the Bay

Watercolour Techniques

Tutor in Resdience

Ross is a professional artist-teacher who is highly respected for his unique painting abilities in virtually all mediums, particularly watercolour, oil and pastel. With more than 200 major awards to his ctedit and works in collections both nationally and internationally, Ross is constantly in demand for his tutorials throughout Australia and New Zealand. An artist of forty years experience with extensive knowledge in art education, he is able to impart concisely and generously for the hobby painter through to the experienced artists with a desire to extend themselves to a higher level of achievement.

Course Synopsis

This well-structured workshop will emphasize the transparent qualities of this beautiful medium and how to use wet-in-wet underpainting to enhance luminosity and vitality! From concept, design and recommended drawing methods, particupants will be introduced to a variety of ways of achieving aesthetically pleasing qualities to their work, whilst pursuing the all important ‘Big Picture'. Appropriate demonstrations will feature various aspects of the landscape with its figurative associations, urban scapes, man-made objects, boats etc (as shapes in context), with an emphasis of light on the subject. Suitable teaching notes/reference will be provided along with individual appraisal.

Estimated material cost: negligible – experienced students should have most materials, a materials list is provided as a guide.