Drawing and Painting Trees for Landscape

February 12^th, 19^th and 26^th. Three x two hour classes

Learn basic drawing and painting techniques by observing directly from nature, taking photographs and looking at master artwork examples.

Drawing:

• Interpret trees with contour line to establishing the distinguishing shapes and silhouettes of trees
• Capture plant forms using gesture to develop graphic vocabulary that describes the character of trees and plants.
• Apply learnt drawing techniques in a landscape painting composition

Painting:

• Light and dark
• Colour tints, tones and shades
• Texture effects