Summer School - Good Artists Copy Great Artist Steal by The River Thames: John Singer Sargent

Summer School – Good Artists Copy Great Artist Steal by The River Thames: John Singer Sargent

‘Take What You Need’ from exploring the watercolour landscape paintings of John Singer Sargent, with the goal of helping you develop skills that will enhance your ability to paint on location by the Thames, using your medium of choice.

What The Course is About:

This painting course explores the watercolour landscape paintings of John Singer Sargent, with the goal of helping you develop skills that will enhance your ability to paint on location by the Thames, using your medium of choice. Day 1: We will examine Sargent’s approach to painting, influenced by French Impressionist ideas about light and shadow. Special focus will be given to his ability to convey movement through his handling of paint and his distinctive use of colour. We’ll discuss how mastering these techniques can make painting on location easier. You’ll select and study a Sargent watercolour painting, with demonstrations to deepen your understanding. If you prefer, oil paints or acrylics can also be used. Days 2 and 3: You’ll work on location at the boatyards along the bank of the Thames in Putney. The concepts explored on Day 1 will be applied to your own work. The goal of this course is to draw inspiration from Sargent’s Impressionist approach, 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. Paper and further items can be purchased from the school shop.

Previous Experience:

All Levels

End of course:

What will I achieve?

The aim is to see if trying to articulate the watercolour landscape paintings of John Singer Sargent, will help you improve your feel for your own work.