Introducing the wonderful NEW video tuition course from Matty Burnham.
By popular demand, we're taking you on a unique journey of construction,
teaching you the DNA of what makes a Matty Burnham picture.
Matty will guide you carefully through the techniques needed to create
your own stunning watercolour picture.
Each learning area is split up into bite-sized sections, then to finish, you'll be able
to put all your newly acquired skills to the test, with the Challenge picture.
So get ready to learn new and exciting skills, with this fantastic new course.
Understanding the basics of how to create an interesting and balanced composition is
integral to landscape painting. In this section we have a look at how we can make simple
changes to add depth and visual interest, while also avoiding common pitfalls.
Improving our drawing skills comes from practice and confidence. In this part of the course I demonstrate why I value a preliminary pencil sketch and discuss my considerations about what details to include (and which to leave out). We also look at techniques which create expressive and characterful ink lines.
There are many approaches to painting skies in watercolour. This section provides a good opportunity to try some practice exercises which promote loose, simple yet effective skies. We also look at why it's important to consider the paper we are using and why we need a big brush!
This section of the course addresses a notoriously problematic area; how do we join the sky with the land in a seamless and aesthetic way? We also look at how to adapt our approach depending on the subject matter.
Without the sense of distance and depth, our landscape paintings feel flat and one
dimensional. This section explains the key principles of aerial perspective and how we can make simple choices to not only achieve depth, but exaggerate it too.
It is very common to lack confidence in painting trees and bushes, especially when they
cover large areas. This part of the course looks to address this challenge by focusing on
simplifying the details. We also look at mixing and varying greens.
When used correctly, masking fluid can be a very helpful medium. This part of the course
demonstrates how masking fluid can save us time and, more importantly, help us achieve
better results with even and cleaner watercolour washes.
I believe ‘dry brush technique’ is one of the most important and versatile skills in landscape painting. This section explores how this technique can be used effectively to create texture and why it is well worth practicing.
It is through shadows that our paintings explain sunlight. This part of the course takes a
closer look at adding shadows- I discuss placement, values and when to consider varying
shadow colours.
Similarly to painting skies, there are many approaches to interpreting water in watercolour. In this section of the course I demonstrate two very different yet simple approaches to effectively represent water and reflections.
This is where we bring all the skills and techniques we have covered in the course together to complete a painting of a Scottish riverside cottage!
MEET THE ARTIST
I am an ink and watercolour illustrator originally from Cumbria now living near Leeds in Yorkshire; so I feel at home in both the Lake District and the Dales.
These beautiful local landscapes are a significant inspiration for me, however I also love visiting (and illustrating) less familiar areas such as the incredible Northumbrian castles or the lochside cottages of the Highlands.
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