Join Keith Hornblower on this unique
opportunity to paint Castles and Canals
of the Usk Valley plus landscapes of
Monmouthshire and Abergavenny.
We will paint along the Brecon and
Monmouth Canal at places such as
Goytre Wharf, Castles such as
Caldicott and/or Raglan, bridges such
as the Monnow Bridge in Monmouth
plus Welsh Heritage Sites such as
Blaenavon Ironworks with its
traditional cottages and remnants of
an industrial past. The grounds around
the hotel with the lake, reflections,
streams and trees with their dappled
sunlight make for a great subject as
well as painting landscapes, valleys
and lakes giving plenty of variety of
painting subjects.
He will begin each day with a quick
demonstration, preferably on location,
to inspire and fire the imagination and
will then spend his time tutoring and
encouraging you in your own work.
The emphasis is on having fun, trying
new things and not being afraid to
mess up! Keith believes that we learn
from our mistakes and he admits to
throwing away as many works as he
keeps. Using a simple colour palette he
will show you how to use tonal values
to bring your work to life.
