Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting from observation on this 2-day online workshop taught by artist Luke Thompson.

Day 1: Participants will use a photograph to complete a portrait in graphite. You will be guided through the basics of light, shadow, form and proportion to achieve a likeness of the photograph.

Day 2: Participants will work from still life to complete a painting in acrylic or oil. You will discuss palettes, practice colour mixing, and be guided through the techniques of a painting in oils or acrylics.

By the end of this 2-day online workshop you will have learnt a variety of fundamental drawing and painting techniques through completion of a portrait and still life study.

Who is the course for?

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners wanting to learn the fundamentals in drawing and painting to develop further on our intense drawing and painting courses.

This is an online workshop and therefore suitable for anyone isolating or shielding due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Do I need to bring anything?

A3 toned paper, graphite pencils, white chalk and a putty eraser will be provided for you and will be available for collection or posted to you before the workshop date.

Participants will need to make sure they have a surface suitable for painting on, (canvas paper/stretched canvas/board are all suitable) oil or acrylic paints, a selection of brushes and a surface for mixing paints.

Participants will also need to make sure they have a phone, tablet or laptop they can use for this zoom workshop.

Your Tutor

Luke Thompson is an artist and musician based in Leeds. His methods are based upon contemporary realism, with a strong influence from classical practices. Through his own creative practice; he aims to communicate the raw complexities of the portrait, finding a mutual connection of feeling between the subject, artist, and the viewer.

Luke regularly takes on commissions and runs workshops across Yorkshire.

For examples of Luke’s work visit: www.lukethompsonart.com

Course Booking Terms and Conditions

Workshop and course bookings can be cancelled and refunded up until 7 days before the scheduled start date. Our workshops support the work we do as a charity, and because materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the workshop date. Please note that Eventbrite's booking fee is non-refundable.

We can offer the option to transfer to another course or transfer your ticket to a friend or relative in the event that you can’t attend due to Covid-19 illness.

In the event that The Art House needs to cancel a workshop for any reason, for example due to tutor illness or if lockdown measures are put back in place your ticket will be refunded in full.