Explore the broad and numerous areas of Illustration: Birds, Fauna, Natural History and Botanicals using pen, watercolour and gouache to draw and paint subjects. The course will reference past and contemporary images, learning and exploring to create from these images. In some sessions the tutor will bring in objects to draw and paint from.
Introduced tools of drawing and the fundamental drawing skills to support illustration will also be taught as learning to draw is the best thing you can do for your art practice. Within this class you will explore all these components and more to produce a series of illustrations on watercolour paper. We will look at the original work of amazing artists throughout the ages and learn how to pull apart and study their work to make our own beautiful creations! This course is suitable for all levels. All are welcome from beginners to advanced!
- The students will the first 4 weeks learn to use watercolour, while the following 4 week the students will learn to use Gouache.
- Learn to use a variety of materials including ink, pen, watercolour, gouache and mixed media
- Learn fundamental skills including mark making, creating texture, line, form, outlining, light and shade
- Learn about developing compositions and a range of subject matter within the image-making process
- Learn colour theory & drawing techniques
- Complete studies in a sketch book with a completed and finished painting each week
Each week students will be introduced to new uses of materials. You will need to bring the following materials, and a list will be supplied at the end of each class for a reminder of what to bring for the next lesson.
- Lead Pencil HB/Staedtler preferred.
- 1x Arches or Canson watercolour paper pad (185gsm Preferred, smooth A3 size)
- A3 sketchbook
- Hard Eraser
- Masking tape
- Rags/old tea towel
- Watercolour brush set (a mix of soft round/pointy and flat brushes)
- Reeves Water Colour tube set (Reeves recommended)
- Gouache tube set (Reeves recommended)
- Paint Tray
IMPORTANT: Please arrive to the first class with all the relevant materials. A lack of materials is not just a handicap to you but to the ability to teach. Materials cost is not included in a course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled WEA cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any course materials. We therefore suggest you purchase your materials closer to the time of the course commencing.
The following stockists are examples of places where you can purchase art materials for your course:
- Art on King: 199-201 King Street, Newtown. Ph: 9516 2342
- Eckersley's Art and Craft Store: 93 York Street, Sydney. Ph: 9299 4151. Also located in various locations throughout Greater Sydney. WEA students receive a 10% discount on materials required for their course at the York Street store when showing their course confirmation email.
- Parkers Art Supplies: 3 Cambridge Street, The Rocks. Ph: 9247 9979
- The Art Scene: 914 Victoria Road, West Ryde. Ph: 9807 6900
- The Sydney Art Store: 11 Salisbury Street, Botany. Ph: 9699 2162
You can also purchase materials from places such as Dymocks, Officeworks, Spotlight, Lincraft or online art suppliers such as Art Shed Online.
