Art classes in Norfolk
Drawing isn't just that intial sketch you make before you start painting. All mark making is drawing. Knowing clearly how to draw makes all the difference to whatever subject or medium you're working with. Your painting skills will improve greatly once you know how to really look and what to look for.
Learn how to draw and paint
I've been learning how to draw and paint for 40 years. I've had some terrible tuition and some great guidance. Through research, experiments and experience I've found my way and made my living as an artist.
I now run art classes and workshops in Norfolk sharing my knowledge and skills in figure and portrait drawing, landscape painting, flowers and still life. I teach how to use charcoal, watercolour and oil paint. I'm happy to work with individuals and to visit art groups. Do get in touch if you'd like to come to a class or arrange some tuition. Ask to go on my email list to hear about future classes.
Next Norfolk art classes
Painting flowers in watercolour on Tuesday 6th October, 10am to 12noon in Sheringham, cost £25. Learn how to quickly sketch out your picture and draw the flowers with paint.
Life drawing in charcoal on Sunday 11th October, 10am to 4pm in Northrepps, cost £55. Charcoal is probably the easiest medium to draw with and I’ll be able to show you how to use it.
Life drawing on Monday 26th October, 10am to 4pm in Northrepps, cost £55. Life drawing is the best! Good for the soul and great for improving your observational skills.
Children's art class on Thursday 29th October, 10.30 to 12.30 in Sheringham, cost £10. How to draw Halloween characters the way children's illustrators draw them.
Get in touch for more details and to book your place!
I can draw anything! What a claim. But I think that once you know how to use your eyes in that special artist's way, that shows you what you need to see, you're able to copy it down onto paper or canvas. Drawing is about knowing how to look at your subject and observe the essential features that you want to capture. I can teach this skill.
I think drawing is the essential skill that everyone needs to create pictures, whatever the subject. Drawing is not just the few lines you put down before you begin the painting. Every mark you make, in whatever medium, is an act of drawing. You need to know how to draw to gain control over your mark making and improve your painting skills.
I'm very good at teaching drawing. People often say to me that they can't draw and can't learn. But I find that when shown how to go about it properly, most people find that it really isn't that difficult. With some practice you'll quickly gain in skill and confidence, you'll come to love the act of drawing and see a big difference in your paintings as well.
Once you feel confident about drawing you'll be able to learn about colour, paint, palettes, tone and the lovely qualities of mark making. Playing with charcoal, oil and watercolour is much easier to learn than the basics of drawing.
One to one art classes
I do lots of private 1:1 sessions with students who really want to sort out their drawing problems. If you'd like to arrange 1:1 tuition at a time that suits you, do get in touch and we can make a date!