Flamboyant Florals

Using direct painting methods and dynamic brushwork (not layering or glazing) to achieve radiant bold and beautiful florals and explore how to create a range of greens and foliage shapes to support the blooms effectively. We will explore elements of good composition, including areas of impact with strong tonal contrast combined with soft edges aiming to integrate both background and foliage to create artworks that sing from the page.

The tutor will provide photos for reference and possibly some silk blooms or real flowers and foliage as inspiration for your artworks.

The skills you will learn about managing watercolour effectively in this loose style will offer immediate and ongoing results that are transferable to other subject matter not just limited to floral painting.

Nicky Hunter

Nicky Hunter is well known for her signature large scale contemporary watercolour floral paintings, but equally inspired by a range of subjects, aiming to capture them in a vibrant impressionistic style. Exploring the transparent and lucid qualities of watercolour whilst keeping colours clear and bright are key elements in Nicky’s artworks which are inspired by nature and ignited by colour – they allude to a sense of enchanted realism.
The development of her painting & illustration skills comes from studying a diploma in art then a degree in textile design leading to a varied & successful career as a textile designer spanning over 2 decades. This was where her passion for painting florals really blossomed, then further training with watercolour masters in recent years enhanced her practice with this delightful yet challenging medium. Her dedication to painting and skilled handling of the medium is evident in her beautiful artworks which she sells from her Buckinghamshire based studio and galleries including The Gallery in Holt, who host high caliber exhibitions of well established UK artists.

www.nickyhunterart.com

We have four buildings that are used for visitor accommodation. Whilst most rooms are either en-suite or have a dedicated bathroom, there are some
rooms in The Mill that share showers and toilets at the end of the hall. If this is
un-suitable for you please make the office staff aware upon booking or as soon as possible.
Please be aware that you are visiting a Field Centre that caters in the main for school parties; the accommodation is basic and dormitory style, but warm and comfortable.

Check-in is between 1600-1800, if you are arriving after 1800 please advise us, so we can ensure you are advised of access codes, room key location, and room location.

You will meet the tutor at Dinner, and you will have your first session after Dinner.

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  Expert Tuition
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  Free Wi-Fi
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  Full Board Accommodation
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  Hot and Cold Drinks
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  Picnic Lunch

Full board accommodation and picnic lunch is available for resident bookings only.
Refreshments are included for all, but non-resident bookings are advised to bring lunch with you.

What to bring

Art materials are not provided in the workshop fee. Please bring your own watercolour kit which should consist of the following items or similar.

• Watercolour paints - Tubes are preferable to pans. Recommended colours for this subject are as follows: Permanent rose, ultramarine Blue, cerulean blue, Burnt Umber, lemon yellow ( or another bright yellow).
• Watercolour brushes Medium and large round or mop style squirrel or sable. Small and medium pointed round brush and small detailer brush - synthetic
• Watercolour paper Rough or Not surface paper stretched and ready on a board and a spare piece also.
• Waterpots, palette, drawing board, kitchen roll, pencil, rubber