Abstract Landscapes
Watercolour Landscapes: Embrace the Beauty of the Land
This workshop invites you to let your creativity unfold as you explore the vibrant world of watercolour painting. With a limited palette and a selection of reference images, you'll have the opportunity to capture the essence of Australia’s diverse landscapes—from rugged mountains to serene beaches, flowing rivers and open plains. The focus will be on creating expressive abstract impressions rather than striving for realism. Together, we’ll celebrate the unexpected surprises that arise on the page and explore how colour and form can reflect the unique spirit of the land. This workshop is an ideal companion to our Skyscapes workshop.
Where: BAMM, 25 Frome Street, Moree
When: Saturday 29 March 9am to 12pm
Materials: Please bring your own materials (see below)
Materials:
Watercolour paper
I recommend a couple of A5 pads of watercolour paper (usually 12 sheets to a pad). A5 is quite small and more manageable while experimenting. I prefer 300gsm, which is a nice weight, but 200gsm is fine, too. Arches and Fabriano are both good brands. You can get either hot press (smooth) or cold press (rough), and, while the texture of the cold press paper is rather lovely, I usually use hot press because the smooth paper allows the paint to spread more easily and I can better see the texture (grains, variations) of the actual paint.
Brushes
A mid-size, round, synthetic sable brush will do the trick. These brushes from The Sydney Art Store are a good go-to choice, perhaps a size 6, 8 or 10. Or something like this from another art supply store of your choice.
Paint
There are many beautiful watercolour paints on the market. Like most art supplies, you get what you pay for, and which brand to use is a matter of personal values, budget and preferences. I’d encourage you to browse online to see what you can find to suit your budget. You can buy watercolour colours individually or in a set. There are a few colours particularly useful when painting skies. Chinese white, Paynes grey, rose madder, ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, indigo, lemon yellow, cadmium red hue or even raw Sienna all work well. Alternatively, select your own colours and let your imagination run wild.
Watercolour Landscapes: Embrace the Beauty of the Land
This workshop invites you to let your creativity unfold as you explore the vibrant world of watercolour painting. With a limited palette and a selection of reference images, you'll have the opportunity to capture the essence of Australia’s diverse landscapes—from rugged mountains to serene beaches, flowing rivers and open plains. The focus will be on creating expressive abstract impressions rather than striving for realism. Together, we’ll celebrate the unexpected surprises that arise on the page and explore how colour and form can reflect the unique spirit of the land. This workshop is an ideal companion to our Skyscapes workshop.
Where: BAMM, 25 Frome Street, Moree
When: Saturday 29 March 9am to 12pm
Materials: Please bring your own materials (see below)
Materials:
Watercolour paper
I recommend a couple of A5 pads of watercolour paper (usually 12 sheets to a pad). A5 is quite small and more manageable while experimenting. I prefer 300gsm, which is a nice weight, but 200gsm is fine, too. Arches and Fabriano are both good brands. You can get either hot press (smooth) or cold press (rough), and, while the texture of the cold press paper is rather lovely, I usually use hot press because the smooth paper allows the paint to spread more easily and I can better see the texture (grains, variations) of the actual paint.
Brushes
A mid-size, round, synthetic sable brush will do the trick. These brushes from The Sydney Art Store are a good go-to choice, perhaps a size 6, 8 or 10. Or something like this from another art supply store of your choice.
Paint
There are many beautiful watercolour paints on the market. Like most art supplies, you get what you pay for, and which brand to use is a matter of personal values, budget and preferences. I’d encourage you to browse online to see what you can find to suit your budget. You can buy watercolour colours individually or in a set. There are a few colours particularly useful when painting skies. Chinese white, Paynes grey, rose madder, ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, indigo, lemon yellow, cadmium red hue or even raw Sienna all work well. Alternatively, select your own colours and let your imagination run wild.
Watercolour Landscapes: Embrace the Beauty of the Land
This workshop invites you to let your creativity unfold as you explore the vibrant world of watercolour painting. With a limited palette and a selection of reference images, you'll have the opportunity to capture the essence of Australia’s diverse landscapes—from rugged mountains to serene beaches, flowing rivers and open plains. The focus will be on creating expressive abstract impressions rather than striving for realism. Together, we’ll celebrate the unexpected surprises that arise on the page and explore how colour and form can reflect the unique spirit of the land. This workshop is an ideal companion to our Skyscapes workshop.
Where: BAMM, 25 Frome Street, Moree
When: Saturday 29 March 9am to 12pm
Materials: Please bring your own materials (see below)
Materials:
Watercolour paper
I recommend a couple of A5 pads of watercolour paper (usually 12 sheets to a pad). A5 is quite small and more manageable while experimenting. I prefer 300gsm, which is a nice weight, but 200gsm is fine, too. Arches and Fabriano are both good brands. You can get either hot press (smooth) or cold press (rough), and, while the texture of the cold press paper is rather lovely, I usually use hot press because the smooth paper allows the paint to spread more easily and I can better see the texture (grains, variations) of the actual paint.
Brushes
A mid-size, round, synthetic sable brush will do the trick. These brushes from The Sydney Art Store are a good go-to choice, perhaps a size 6, 8 or 10. Or something like this from another art supply store of your choice.
Paint
There are many beautiful watercolour paints on the market. Like most art supplies, you get what you pay for, and which brand to use is a matter of personal values, budget and preferences. I’d encourage you to browse online to see what you can find to suit your budget. You can buy watercolour colours individually or in a set. There are a few colours particularly useful when painting skies. Chinese white, Paynes grey, rose madder, ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, indigo, lemon yellow, cadmium red hue or even raw Sienna all work well. Alternatively, select your own colours and let your imagination run wild.