Composition of Landscape

Whether you’re a novice or someone with more experience, I’ll meet you where you’re at and we’ll enjoy two full days together, diving deep into what makes a good composition and how this enables us to create stronger landscape paintings that gives us joy and satisfaction.

During this workshop students will create a landscape painting based on their own reference (or mine if you prefer).   Whilst we are creating a painting, the focus will be on composition and how each step of the process can support and strengthen our initial concept (or not!).

Please note this is not a workshop where you follow along and we all do the same painting!

No!  It is intended that the workshop be an individual learning experience for everyone.

By applying what you learn to your own images I believe you will be more likely to take home skills you can readily apply to your own work, because you already have!

Here’s a quick look at what the two days will look like…

Day 1 will begin with a close look at the principles of composition, what makes a great composition and what doesn’t.  Students will spend time creating their own compositions by applying what they’ve learnt and using their own images (or mine).   We will work together to ensure everyone has a strong design to work from.  The design with then be transferred to canvas and a grisaille (tonal underpainting) painted.  By the end of the day students will have a good grasp of the concepts and have a painting started using their own design.

Day 2 will continue with the painting process. Our emphasis will be to understand how individual elements of painting (ie brushwork, tone, colour, edges etc) can support our initial design and lead to a strong painting.

Throughout the two days I will be demonstrating and sharing many tips, tricks and insights from my own art practise as well as a few exercises to further enhance learning.

In particular, as a professional I’m passionate about safe studio practise and creating paintings that will stand the test of time.

I focus my teaching on best practise and if you are using oil paint please know there is absolutely no need for oil painting to be the smelly, turpsy experience of the past!

Developing good habits has the added benefit of making your art journey so much more enjoyable and also lead to higher satisfaction.

So come along and join me as I demonstrate the ‘how’, explain the ‘why’ and assist you to make your own beautiful painting.  By the end of our time together you will have a solid foundation to work from and, it is my hope, that I will have managed in some small way to inspire you to continue moving forward with your own explorations in paint of our amazingly beautiful landscape.

Location… this workshop will be held in the beautiful south coast town of Berry, which is approximately 2 hours from Sydney.  The village is a favourite weekend destination for many with it’s rolling green hills, fabulous food and wine and proximity to many of the Shoalhavens pristine beaches, bushwalks and other villages to explore.  There is plenty of accommodation nearby to suit a range of budgets.

The Main Hall is situated behind the Berry Uniting Church.  It’s location in Albert Street is right in the heart of the village, so just a short stroll for cafes and shops.  Plenty of off-street parking is available (entrance via North Street).

To register, follow the link to the secure online booking site

or if you’d prefer direct deposit

BSB 062 762  Account Number 10068115 (ref: WS+ your name). 

If you use this option please send me a message or email so I know to reserve your spot!

Covid – 19

Workshops and Classes are scheduled to continue whilst we monitor warnings from the Government and Health Authorities in regard to social distancing etc.

The Studio continues to ensure as safe an environment as possible by cleaning surfaces, ensuring ventilation, and encouraging hand-washing etc.  The studio has also invested in an Air Purifier.

In the event that restrictions make studio workshops not possible, classes and workshops will continue via Zoom or in some cases, outdoors, unless it’s not practical.

* Please do not attend if you have come into contact with a confirmed case, test positive or are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms. In these cases please contact Jenny to arrange an alternative such as participating via Zoom, reschedule or a voucher.

Refunds.

Please note… One weeks notice is required to receive a refund for this workshop.  Otherwise I’m happy to have you re-book or transfer your booking to someone else.  Vouchers are also offered which can be used for future classes, workshops or art work by Jenny McIntosh.

In the event that the workshop is cancelled due to lack of numbers you will receive either a full refund or a voucher.

In the event of Jenny having Covid or being a close contact the workshop will be rescheduled.  If this is not suitable for you, you will be offered a choice of refund or a voucher.

Should there be no practisable alternative for a workshop to continue in the event of govt restrictions (ie zoom or outdoors), you will be notified and a refund given.

Please note… we are not responsible for accommodation bookings should a workshop be cancelled or postphoned.

Vouchers.

Vouchers may be used for workshops, classes or artwork by Jenny McIntosh.

Jenny’s aim is to provide you with a safe and creative environment. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns on mobile 0410 547 943 or email artbyjen@jennymcintosh.com.

If you have any question at all regarding workshops or art for sale, please don’t hesitate to email me at artbyjen@jennymcintosh.com  I’m only too happy to help 😀