{"product_id":"abstracted-landscape-painting-with-francesca-currie","title":"ABSTRACTED LANDSCAPE PAINTING with Francesca Currie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.francesca-currie.co.uk\/event\/abstracted-landscape-painting-1m-x-1m-170-for-upto-10-people-one-day-workshop-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 12px 24px; background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003eBOOK NOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate Your Own 1mx1m Abstracted Landscape Oil Painting!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin artist Francesca Currie for a one-day workshop where you’ll create a large-scale abstracted landscape painting. Using a photograph of a place you love—or simply a scene that inspires you—you’ll be guided through the process of transforming it into a unique and expressive artwork for you to hang on your wall at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artery Studios Worcester. 10-4pm One-day workshop. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn this class, I will be teaching participants how to create abstracted landscapes similar to my own work—please take a look at my paintings before signing up. We will work on 1m x 1m canvases, starting with acrylic preparation before layering with oils. I will provide the brushes, paints, and tools I use, but I encourage you to bring any additional tools you’d like to experiment with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the day, I will give demonstrations and share the techniques I use to create these paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings to Consider:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis process is fun and very physical, so be prepared for an active session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will have a large wet canvas at the end of the day—please plan ahead for transporting it home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking at this scale can get messy, so wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere will be some basic colour mixing required, some experience is helpful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Photograph:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePart of the fun of this class is bringing your own landscape photograph. However, I will need to review the image beforehand to ensure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt works well as an abstracted landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI have the necessary colours available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto Guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeally, choose a landscape with the horizon one-third from the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly successful images include trees or water (blues and greens) or skies that take up two-thirds of the composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural landscapes work best—buildings tend to be less effective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials You’ll Need:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanvas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 1m x 1m canvas. It can be a cotton canvas, and it’s up to you whether you choose a deep-edge canvas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have a space in mind where you’d like to display your painting, feel free to select a canvas that fits those dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe canvas must be a minimum of 70cm and a maximum of 120cm on any given side—it does not need to be square.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in mind that higher-priced canvases tend to be better quality. Below are some suggested options:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHobbycraft Canvas (£30):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMore affordable but flimsier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJackson’s Cotton Canvas (£50)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinsor \u0026amp; Newton (£55ish):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStronger and more durable options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/jackson-s-premium-stretched-cotton-canvas-10-oz\"\u003eJackson’s Premium Stretched Cotton Canvas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbycraft.co.uk\/box-canvas-100cm-x-100cm\/6621121000.html?glCountry=GB\u0026amp;store=\u0026amp;gad_source=1\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAkoe9BhDYARIsAH85cDN3efOIIrb-OjTwGfaB2fZxWD_nnPo2Xj5xrM2gxn5vqn_YWxj65iAaAti1EALw_wcB\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\"\u003eHobbycraft Box Canvas (100cm x 100cm)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hairdryer (if possible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny mark-making tools you’d like to try\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld clothes that can get messy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA way to transport your wet painting home (e.g., newspaper for car boot protection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Ipad\/tablet for your image so you can zoom in more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking forward to seeing you in class!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Artery Studios CIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53908825604424,"sku":"Sat 26th Sept |  10am - 4pm","price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/8044\/9096\/files\/IMG_6253.jpg?v=1787725103","url":"https:\/\/thearterystudios.co.uk\/products\/abstracted-landscape-painting-with-francesca-currie","provider":"The Artery Studios CIC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}