Painting Figures in Watercolour with Catherine Macdiarmid

In this creative class, you will learn the basic principles of painting people in watercolour; including the drawing out, mixing of skin tones, painting clothing, application of paint, and composition. Through demonstration, you will have the chance to learn from the artists personal approach, as well as seek inspiration from other artists references. Working from a still image, you will be guided to create your own final piece of work.

Catherine MacDiarmid has exhibited widely including in the BP Portrait Award and was a semi -finalist in the Sky Portrait Artists of the Year in 2019. Catherine has 28 years experience teaching art courses.

Please bring with you: Watercolour paper (NOT or Rough surface is recommended)- a few sheets. Watercolour brushes at least one round brush No.8, 10 or 12 in size (other brushes optional) Water pots. Kitchen roll. Palette or plate for mixing colours on. Images of figure that you want to paint (digital or photos). We have a Design shop at Rheged in case you are missing any materials.

10am-4pm. 68pp Maximum numbers 14 Minimum age 14 years Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability).