Background

I’ve done a lot of exploring and experimenting over the last three years in order to develop new techniques with different types of acrylics and paint mediums in combination with mixed media.

The result is a jam packed four-module long course where I will show you dynamic processes in various water media to create expressive artworks. You will be doing all kinds of explorative projects where play is encouraged and experimenting with combined media will lead to new discoveries. The techniques and processes will build upon each other to develop your individual creativity and increase your knowledge of materials and techniques.

There are four projects with a larger assignment out per module. To give you an idea, each module was planned to take a week! The majority will have a 20 minute prerecorded video demonstrating the different concepts along with detailed instructions to offer guidance. There’s over 7 hours of recorded and edited videos!

Access to the course materials will be twelve months from date of registration.

Colour Confident

Explore Still Life 1 has been created with an emphasis on colour and painting techniques and expanding knowledge to developing confidence and unique creative voices.

The course is delivered in modules with four mini-projects leading up to bigger artwork assignments, and is guaranteed to inspire new creative directions and expand your art practice regardless of previous experience.

Who Is The Course Aimed At?

I aim to teach in a way that reaches all levels of experience. However with a painting course such as Explore Still Life I there are more challenging components. It is most suited for intermediates but beginners are very welcome.

Materials List

Please note that the course is materials specific. Make sure you’ve gone through the list on the registration page. These are all materials I use daily in my professional practice. I’ve listed them here because I’m confident of the results when those materials are used.

Links

I use mostly Jackson’s and Ken Bromley for supplies, but you can also buy on Amazon and other resellers depending on where you are in the world.

Here’s a link to the Golden website with information about global resellers of the acrylic paints sets and materials. Ordering online is the best option, since the sets are not sold regularly in art stores and buying individual colours will be more expensive. These sets are available on Amazon as well, but might be more costly, please research options. 

I recommend Jackson’s art supplies for materials bought in the UK if you are based in Europe or elsewhere specify courier shipping when purchasing.

About Me

I am a professional artist and designer with a background in textile and surface pattern design. Apart from teaching, I sell paintings through galleries in the UK and internationally and I license my designs to be used on a variety of products ranging from wallpaper and textiles, homeware, ceramics, puzzles, stationery, editorial and as book illustrations. In 2015 I trained as a Golden Artist Educator specialising in water based paints. I am continuously experimenting with materials and ideas, and love to share these in my online courses. Born in South Africa, I have been living in the UK since 1999.

My educational background is Higher National Diploma in Textile Design (1986-1990), post degree diploma in Fine Art Printmaking (1990), BA Honours in Ceramics and Glass, 1st Class (2007-2009) and an MA in Contemporary Jewellery Design (2010-2012).

Questions?

​If you have any questions about the materials list or other aspects of the course please contact me via email.