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Paint along with Howard Jones, live from from Wales in March, April, May and June. Then keep the video recordings!
Over four months, Howard will be inspiring you with his colour mixes and techniques used in the different seasons throughout the year.
There are four, 1+hr art tutorial webinars taking place at the beginning of each month, starting March. If you've missed one, don't worry, the recordings are included in the price.
** Scroll down for further class details **
CLASS I: WINTER
- Winter Landscape
Broadcast 5 March'24
SUMMARY
Participants will learn how to achieve a balanced colour palette to convey a snowy winters’ day in the countryside. The instruction given will be helpful to all students regardless of where they live. Colour variations of fauna may occur in different regions of the world. Advice will be offered.
They will also learn how to convey the specific light that winter offers the landscape painter.
They will also be shown the specific brush techniques that Howard has developed in his own work.
Highlights:
Photo reference:
Class painting:
or message on the Patron WhatsApp
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS (not essential)
Paper: 140lb.(300gsm) NOT Surface. Watercolour Paper. Size 15” x 11” ( Brand: Saunders or Arches or any personal favourite brand)
Brushes: (x4) 1 inch (25mm) watercolour wash brush / 1 inch (25mm) Flat Brush / A size 6 Pointed round brush / A size 3 or 4 Rigger Brush
Paints: Watercolour (Must be Tube Paints)
- 7 Colours: Pthalocyanine Green / Burnt Sienna / Light Red / Ultramarine Blue / Alizarin Crimson / Neutral Tint / White gouache
Other essential items: Pencil (2 or 3b) & Soft putty eraser, Kitchen paper, Water tub, Masking (decorators) tape, Sturdy board to support watercolour paper
Any personal favourite items
BUY ART MATERIALS, BOOKS & PRINTS
CLASS II: SPRING
- Clean Greens
Broadcast 3 April'24
SUMMARY
Participants will learn how to achieve a balanced colour palette to convey a bright spring day in the countryside. The instruction given will be helpful to all students regardless of where they live. Colour variations of fauna may occur in different regions of the world. Advice will be offered.
They will also learn how to convey the specific light that Spring offers the landscape painter.
They will also be shown the specific brush techniques that Howard has developed in his own work.
Photo reference:
Class painting:
or message on the Patron WhatsApp
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS (not essential)
Paper: 140lb.(300gsm) NOT Surface. Watercolour Paper. Size 15” x 11” ( Brand: Saunders or Arches or any personal favourite brand)
Brushes: (x4) 1 inch (25mm) watercolour wash brush / 1 inch (25mm) Flat Brush / A size 6 Pointed round brush / A size 3 or 4 Rigger Brush
Paints: Watercolour (Must be Tube Paints)
- 7 Colours: Lemon Yellow / Pthalocyanine Green / Burnt Sienna / Ultramarine Blue / Alizarin Crimson / Cerulean Blue / Neutral Tint
Other essential items: Pencil (2 or 3b) & Soft putty eraser, Kitchen paper, Water tub, Masking (decorators) tape, Sturdy board to support watercolour paper
Any personal favourite items
BUY ART MATERIALS, BOOKS & PRINTS
CLASS III: SUMMER
- Summer Warmth
Broadcasting Tuesday 7 May'24 @ 3:30pm UK time
SUMMARY
Participants will learn how to achieve a balanced colour palette to convey a warm summers’ day in the countryside. The instruction given will be helpful to all students regardless of where they live. Colour variations of fauna may occur in different regions of the world. Advice will be offered.
They will also learn how to convey the specific light that Summer offers the landscape painter and be shown the specific brush techniques that Howard has developed in his own work.
Photo reference: (sent to you the day before the event, along with the link to join)
Example painting:
or message on the Patron WhatsApp
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS (not essential)
Paper: 140lb.(300gsm) NOT Surface. Watercolour Paper. Size 15” x 11” ( Brand: Saunders or Arches or any personal favourite brand)
Brushes: (x4) 1 inch (25mm) watercolour wash brush / 1 inch (25mm) Flat Brush / A size 6 Pointed round brush / A size 3 or 4 Rigger Brush
Paints: Watercolour (Must be Tube Paints)
- 7 Colours: Yellow Ochre / Burnt Sienna / Alizarin Crimson / Ultramarine Blue / Cobalt Blue / Neutral Tint / White gouache
Other essential items: Pencil (2 or 3b) & Soft putty eraser, Kitchen paper, Water tub, Masking (decorators) tape, Sturdy board to support watercolour paper
Any personal favourite items
BUY ART MATERIALS, BOOKS & PRINTS
CLASS IV: AUTUMN
- The Fall
Broadcasting Tuesday 4 June'24 @ 3:30pm UK time
SUMMARY
Participants will learn how to achieve a balanced colour palette to convey a bright autumnal day in the countryside. The instruction given will be helpful to all students regardless of where they live. Colour variations of fauna may occur in different regions of the world. Advice will be offered.
They will also learn how to convey the specific light that autumn/fall offers the landscape painter and be shown the specific brush techniques that Howard has developed in his own work.
Photo reference: (sent to you the day before the event, along with the link to join)
Example painting:
or message on the Patron WhatsApp
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS (not essential)
Paper: 140lb.(300gsm) NOT Surface. Watercolour Paper. Size 15” x 11” ( Brand: Saunders or Arches or any personal favourite brand)
Brushes: (x4) 1 inch (25mm) watercolour wash brush / 1 inch (25mm) Flat Brush / A size 6 Pointed round brush / A size 3 or 4 Rigger Brush
Paints: Watercolour (Must be Tube Paints)
- 8 Colours: Lemon Yellow / Pthalocyanine Green / Burnt Sienna / Light Red / Alizarin Crimson / Ultramarine Blue / cerulean Blue / Neutral Tint
Other essential items: Pencil (2 or 3b) & Soft putty eraser, Kitchen paper, Water tub, Masking (decorators) tape, Sturdy board to support watercolour paper
Any personal favourite items