Expressive Landscapes – Painting with Bridget Seaton 2022, Term 3

Class Description

The emphasis in this class is to investigate the subject of landscape through expressive painting and experimental printmaking. The first half of the course explores techniques of acrylic painting often using reference images as a steppingstone. Concepts are explored in class through exercises demonstrated by the teacher. These exercises touch on colour theory, paint application, composition, abstraction and the pictorial elements and principles of art in relation to landscape painting

Guidance is given and notes are provided on a regular basis. Students are encouraged to find their own voice and explore a subject matter within the landscape that inspires them.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aspects of composition in landscape painting
Colour mixing and some colour theory
Experimental mark making techniques
Tips on how to use and make the most out of reference photographs
Use of different acrylic mediums
How to approach painting landscapes in an experimental way
Ways of abstracting a landscape

Suitable for: All levels

Materials: STUDENT-MATERIALS-LIST-FOR-EXPRESSIVE-LANDSCAPES-PAINTING

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Tutor

Bridget completed a Fine Art degree in 1997 (UK) and moved to Australia to pursue her love of the bush which inspires her as a painter and printmaker. She is a qualified art teacher and enjoys sharing her skills teaching art within the community.

At her home studio she works predominantly in acrylic and monoprint interpreting the landscape through mark making techniques and experimental colour. Bridget is an active member of the Printmakers association of WA and exhibits regularly.