Foundations of Landscape Painting: Online 4 Week Workshop

Workshop Information 

Dates: Tuesdays, January 27th, February 3rd, 10th, 17th (4 Sessions) 

Time: 7-8:30 pm PST

Location: Online Via Zoom

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Medium: Acrylic and/or Oils  

Workshop Overview:

The Foundations of Landscape Painting workshop is designed to provide aspiring artists with the core skills and techniques necessary to create compelling landscape paintings. Whether you're a complete beginner looking to learn about the basics of painting, or an artist looking to refine your skills, this hands-on, online workshop will guide you through the process of expressing the emotions of the natural world.

Through weekly lessons, you'll learn the fundamental elements of creating a landscape painting, including composition, colour theory, light and shadow, and brushwork. The course will include demo's and teaching by Jordan from his studio at French Beach via zoom. By the end of the course, you'll have a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of creating strong, emotive landscape paintings

You’ll learn:

Week 1: Landscape Composition How to plan and structure your landscape. We’ll cover perspective, focal points and how to create a balanced, harmonious painting that leads the eye across the canvas.

Week 2: Light and Shadow The role of light and shadow in creating depth and realism in your paintings. We’ll look at different lighting conditions, how to observe light sources and how to paint light and shadows.

Week 3: Colour Theory and Palette Management The basics of colour theory – warm and cool tones, complementary colours and how to mix a palette that works for all landscapes. You’ll also learn how to capture atmospheric effects and seasonal colour.

Week 4: Refining Techniques and Final Project This week we’ll refine your painting techniques with personalized feedback on your work. You’ll also apply everything you’ve learned to a final landscape of your choice to show off your progress.