Oct Half Term 2025 – Good Artists Copy and Good Artists Steal: The Scottish Colourists (F.C.B Cadell, J.D. Ferguson, G.L. Hunter& S.J. Peploe)
‘Take What You Need’ from exploring the works of early twentieth-century oil paintings by the group of painters known as the Scottish Colourists, focusing on their intense colour contrasts and handling of paint.
What The Course is About:
This painting course explores early twentieth-century oil paintings by the group of painters known as the Scottish Colourists (F.C.B Cadell, J.D.Ferguson, G.L. Hunter, S.J. Peploe), focusing on their intense colour contrasts and handling of paint. Day 1: We will examine a range of approaches by the group, exploring how they were inspired by Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cezanne and Edward Manet, to create powerful colour contrasts using flat gestures of opaque paint. You will select one or more of paintings to analyse in detail, with demonstrations provided to deepen your understanding. Day 2: You will work from photographs of landscapes or still life, applying the concepts discussed on Day 1 to create your own small-scale paintings. Day 3: Using your own skills and insights gained from the first two days you will work on a larger scale. The goal of this course is to draw inspiration from the Scottish Colourists’ work, helping you refine and enhance your painting skills.
Materials Required:
What to bring to the first session: Bring to the first class any drawing and painting materials you possess i.e. acrylic paints, brushes, pencils etc. Paper and further items can be purchased from the school shop.
Previous Experience:
All Levels
End of course:
What will I achieve? The aim of the course is to draw inspiration from the Scottish Colourists, helping you to refine and enhance your own painting skills.
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