Join Anne Blankson-Hemans on this
exciting opportunity to paint in the Peak
District
where we will paint some varied
scenery from panoramic views to
picturesque villages.
There are many varied beautiful
locations within the Peak District as well
as some stunning, rugged moorland
scenes with beautiful panoramic views.
We will visit the Pavilion Gardens in
Buxton and The River Wye in Bakewell
where we will paint the 14th century
bridge. We will visit the famous
Castleton or one or more of the many
other villages nearby. When in Castleton
will paint the stunning views of Winnats
Pass.
Anne's aim is to help students move
beyond simply copying what they see
and instead gain the confidence to
interpret the landscape in their own
way.
Working outdoors, you will begin by
looking carefully at the scene, exploring
composition through quick thumbnail
sketches and identifying the key shapes,
tonal values and colour relationships.
She will give demonstrations throughout
the week, sharing her own approach to
simplifying the landscape and
responding to changing light and
atmosphere.
Back in the studio, she will use the plein
air sketches as the foundation for more
resolved paintings, exploring how to
develop an initial response into a
finished work while retaining the
freshness and energy of painting from
life.
There will be regular demonstrations,
plenty of one-to-one tuition and
individual feedback throughout the
course, with guidance tailored to each
student's experience and confidence.
