This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of painting with oil paints and is aimed at either complete beginners or those who have some experience of painting in other mediums. We will look at materials and equipment and how to prepare a canvas, composition, colour theory, tonal values, analysing and simplifying subject matter, how to make expressive marks with brushes or palette knives, using mediums, etc.
This may all sound quite daunting, but don’t worry all will be explained ! and above all we want you to have fun! Issy is an experienced tutor who will guide you through each stage so you will go home with a piece of work you are proud of.
Tutor: Issy Coe
Issy Coe is a professional artist based on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. She has been running regular classes and workshops at her studio since 2009 and exhibits widely, having works in private collections in the UK, USA, South Africa and Australia.
Issy was a qualified occupational therapist and started out working in art therapy. She has since attended numerous art courses and has a teaching qualification (adults). She gives regular demonstrations to art groups, using either oils, watercolours, line and wash or pastels. She is an experienced tutor and believes in helping students further develop their oil painting skills and encourage them to paint with feeling and emotion.
