Spring Still Life – In Thick & Thin Acrylics
With David Pasfield. Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting, followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Equipment & Materials - Acrylic paints – vibrant colours (Winsor & Newton Galeria range are good) – do not worry if you do not have a large range of colours, the tutor can provide some extra. - Extra heavy matt gel (impasto). - Canvas or MDF or hardboard, pre-primed with white gesso. At least 50x50 cm in size. - Large bristle brushes and palette knife - Easel – preferably free-standing but a table easel will suffice. - Palette – stay-wet palette or greaseproof paper sheets clipped to cardboard backing is adequate. - 2 water pots and roll of kitchen towels. Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch. Please arrive around 9am to set up your equipment.
