Oil Painting and Acrylics - Improvers

About the Tutor: Victoria Wainwright

Victoria Wainwright is a professional Artist and Illustrator specialising in pen and ink and printmaking but with a varied background in illustration techniques and briefs. She regularly undertakes commission work where illustration is a feature, and has illustrated a number of published books. Victoria's main interest is in drawing people, capturing their movement and character.

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Tutors will use a variety of teaching methods including demonstrations, one to one guidance, group discussions and critiques.

Please bring whatever paints and brushes that you already have. If you can, please bring a 1/2 inch flat brush ( or similar), some acrylic/ oil paper ( you can also buy paper in centre) and red ( eg. Alizarin) , blue (eg. ultramarine) , yellow ( eg. Lemon) and titanium white paint. Winsor Newton galleria range, Daler Rowney or Liquitex are good ranges. Then your tutor will advise you on what else you need.

If you are new to oil and acrylic, it is advisable to start with acrylic. You can paint in either or both.

Your tutor will be able to advise.

This course is for those with experience of some experience of painting.
It is important to note that art courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity for you to participate fully and get the most out of the course.