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Enjoy a selection of specially recorded tutorials and catch up with recordings of live workshops and courses on a variety of subjects. Work through the lessons at your own pace and at a time suitable for you.
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Recordings from Live Workshops
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- Workshop Recordings
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- Video Tutorials
- Course Recordings
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Recordings from Live Workshops
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Golden Retriever Puppy in Coloured Pencil Drawing Workshop (Recorded from a live workshop)
Did you know that the 3rd of February is Golden Retriever Day? Let’s celebrate this beloved breed of dog, known for their intelligence, loyalty, and friendly nature by drawing a cute Golden Retriever puppy in coloured pencil. In this workshop you will learn to draw a realistic puppy portrait and create fur textures using coloured pencil techniques with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. There will be a step-by-step drawing demonstration, looking at shape, form and anatomy, coloured pencil techniques such as shading, indenting, blending, feathering, scumbling and layering colours plus lots of drawing tips along the way. 4hrs of tuition plus PDF of slides and reference photos.
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Let's Draw Dogs! (Recorded from a live workshop)
Learn how to draw dogs with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. There will be step-by-step demonstrations, showing you how to understand canine anatomy and build up sketches using simple shapes. You will have the opportunity to draw from photo and video references to build your skills towards drawing from life. There will be exploration of pencil techniques and lots of drawing tips along the way. This workshop is suitable for all, including beginners and the perfect way to practice your drawing skills and appreciation of ‘man’s best friend’. 2 hour workshop recording plus PDF of slides and reference photos.
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Swan Family in Soft Pastel (Recorded from a live workshop)
Create a Soft Pastel drawing of a gorgeous Swan family on black paper with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. In this workshop you will learn how to build up layers of tone and texture. Follow the demonstration step by step, drawing the swan and cygnets using simple shapes and measuring then build 3 dimensional forms using tonal drawing. Learn how to create dramatic tonal contrasts, soft feather effects and reflections, use pastel techniques such as blending, feathering, scumbling and layering. 2 hour workshop recording and PDF
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Snowdrops in Watercolour (Recorded from a live workshop)
Create a watercolour painting of delicate Snowdrops with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. Follow the demonstration step by step, to paint these early blooming flowers using watercolour techniques including, wet in wet, washes, glazes, and texture techniques. Learn how to use colour, tone, and texture in this relaxing workshop. 2 hour workshop recording and PDF
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March Hare in Watercolour (Recorded from a live workshop)
Paint a March hare in watercolour with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. Follow the demonstration, enjoy creating textural effects and building layers of paint. Pick up useful hints and tips along the way. 2 hour workshop recording and PDF.
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Draw and Paint a Sea Turtle in Watercolour (Recorded from a live workshop)
Create a watercolour painting of a Green Sea Turtle with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. In the first session you will draw the turtle, focusing on shape and proportions then use masking fluid and tracing paper to mask your drawing while creating a textural watery background using clingfilm. In the second session you will paint your turtle using a variety of watercolour techniques to build up layers of colour and texture. There will be extra recordings with quick homework tasks between the sessions (removing and applying the masking fluid). Follow the step-by-step demonstration, learn plenty of drawing and painting tips and have fun in this 2-part workshop. Suitable for all. Over four and a half hours of workshop recordings and PDF
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Guinea Pigs in coloured pencil (Recorded from a live workshop)
Practice sketching Guinea Pigs to get an idea of their anatomy, shapes and postures. Then create a detailed coloured pencil drawing of Guinea Pigs with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. Follow the demonstration step by step, using techniques such as blending, feathering, and layering. Learn how to create fur effects, layer colours, and use tone to create a 3D looking form. Approximately 5 hours of workshop recordings split into 3 parts and a PDF of slides and reference photos.
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Let's Draw Garden Birds! (Recorded from a live workshop)
Learn how to draw Common Garden Birds with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. There will be a step-by-step demonstrations, showing you how to understand bird anatomy and build up sketches using simple shapes. You will have the opportunity to draw from photo and video references to build your skills towards drawing from life. There will be exploration of pencil techniques and lots of drawing tips along the way. This workshop is suitable for all, including beginners and the perfect way to practice your drawing skills while learning a little about your garden visitors. (2 hour workshop recording)
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Cheeky Red Squirrel in Pastels (Recorded from a live workshop)
Create a pastel drawing of a gorgeous Red Squirrel on black paper with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. There will be a step-by-step demonstration, showing you how to build up layers of colour and texture. Use pastel techniques such as blending, feathering and layering. Learn how to create the soft fur effects and bright eyes. 2 hour 40min workshop recording and PDF
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Autumn Landscape in Watercolour (Recorded from a live workshop)
Create a colourful watercolour painting of an Autumnal scene with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. Follow the demonstration step by step, using watercolour techniques including, wet in wet, washes, masking, glazes, and texture techniques. Learn how to use masking fluid, colour, tone, and texture in this exciting workshop. 2 hour recording from a live workshop.
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Draw a Robin in Coloured Pencil (Recorded from a live workshop)
Draw a festive Robin in coloured pencil. Working over two sessions you will draw a realistic European Robin and learn how to create fluffy feather textures, with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. There will be a step-by-step drawing demonstration, starting with a quick warm up and then looking at coloured pencil techniques such as shading, indenting, blending, feathering, scumbling and layering colours plus lots of drawing tips along the way. Approximately 4 hours of video content in two parts and PDF with refence photos.
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Fennec Fox in Pastels (Recorded from a live workshop)
Create a Soft pastel drawing of an adorable Fennec Fox with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. Complete a quick pencil warm up drawing to begin the session then follow the demonstration step by step, using various pastel techniques to create your own cute desert dwelling fox. 2 hour workshop recording and PDF
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Cornish Coastline in Inktense or watercolour pencils (Recorded from a live workshop)
Create a Inktense or watercolour pencil painting of a beautiful scene from the Bedruthan Steps looking out over the coast of Cornwall with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. In this workshop you will learn how to create a sense of perspective build up layers of colour and add texture to create a tranquil beach scene with. Follow the demonstration step by step, using watercolour pencil / Inktense techniques, learn how to layer, use textural techniques, as well as when and how to add water with the pencils. 2 hour workshop recording and PDF
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Rocky Beach in Acrylics and Texture Paste (Recorded from a live Workshop)
Create a loose painting of a rocky beach scene at sunset with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. Working over two sessions you will first draw an outline and create a blended sunset and watery reflections, then use texture paste to create a 3D relief of the rocks. In the second session you will build up layers of colour and texture to create the rocks, dark reflections and ripples. Follow the demonstrations step by step, using techniques such as blending, texture paste relief and palette knife painting. Approximately 4 hours of video content in two parts plus Word doc handout on texture paste and acrylic painting techniques and PDF with refence photos.
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African Penguins in Charcoal (live workshop Recording)
Learn to draw the striking black and white African Penguin with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam ahead of International African Penguin Awareness Day. In this workshop you will use tonal charcoal drawing techniques to draw African Penguins. You will complete 2 quick warm-ups, followed by a portrait study and main study of two penguins beak-to-beak on the sand. Follow the step-by-step demonstrations, learn to draw basic shape and anatomy, use reductive techniques, see and match tones and add texture. 2 hour workshop recording from a live workshop.
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Polar Bears in Chalk and Charcoal (Recorded from a live Workshop)
Learn to draw the Polar bears using chalk and charcoal on black paper. Create two striking black and white drawings with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. In this workshop you will use tonal drawing techniques, blending, textured scumbling and feathering. You will complete a quick warm-up each week, followed by a side on portrait of an adult polar bear and then a polar bear cub. Follow the step-by-step demonstrations, learn to draw basic shapes and anatomy, use white on black, see and match tones and add texture. Approximately 4 hours of video content in two parts plus PDF with refence photos.
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Farmhouse in the Snow in Watercolour (Recorded from a live Workshop)
Create a watercolour painting of a farmhouse in a snowy landscape with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. Follow the demonstration step by step, using watercolour techniques, washes, glazes, drybrush and texture techniques. Learn how to paint trees and snow in this festive workshop. 2 hour workshop recording from a live workshop.
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Let's draw Creepy Creatures (workshop Recording)
In this workshop we will be drawing a range of animals with spooky associations. Learn how to draw bats, snakes, spiders and more with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam as we debunk some myths and get to know these often disliked or misunderstood animals. There will be a step-by-step demonstrations, showing you how to build up sketches using shapes and tone, add texture with simple drawing techniques and lots of drawing tips along the way. This workshop is suitable for all, including beginners and the perfect way to practice your drawing skills while learning a little about these amazing animals. 2 hour workshop recording from a live workshop.
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Pastel workshop: Red Panda (workshop Recording)
Create a Soft Pastel drawing of a gorgeous Red Panda with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. In this workshop you will learn how to build up layers of colour and texture. Follow the demonstration step by step, using pastel techniques such as blending, feathering, sgraffito and layering. Learn how to create soft fur effects, bright eyes and a shiny nose. 2 hour workshop recording from a live workshop.
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Let's Draw Bats! (workshop recording)
Learn how to draw Bats of different species with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. There will be a step-by-step demonstrations, showing you how to understand the anatomy and build up sketches using simple shapes. You can take part using just pencil or any other media you like to use, such as coloured pencils, pens or even watercolour. There will be exploration of drawing techniques and lots of drawing tips along the way. This workshop is suitable for all, including beginners and the perfect way to practice your drawing skills while learning a little about these fascinating animals. This workshop is suitable for all, including beginners and the perfect way to practice your drawing skills while learning a little about these fascinating animals. 2 hour workshop recording from a live workshop.
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Pastel workshop: Wildflower Meadow (workshop Recording)
Create a Soft Pastel painting of a wildflower meadow with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. In this workshop you will briefly explore composition to create your own scene from a selection of photos, learn how to build up layers of colour and tone to create a sky and background with a selection of vivid wildflowers in front. Follow the demonstration step by step, using pastel techniques such as sfumato blending and layering. 2 hour workshop recording from a live workshop.
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Pen and wash workshop: Waves (workshop Recording)
Create a pen and wash painting of a wave approaching the shore with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. In this workshop you will learn how to use pen or line techniques then build up layers of colour and tone to create a gently crashing wave. We will explore the shape and anatomy of a wave and how create an impression of seafoam and moving water. Follow the demonstration step by step, using pen and wash techniques, including contour and expressive linework, washes and glazes. 2 hour workshop recording from a live workshop.
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Paint a Bue Tit and Fledgeling in Watercolour and Watercolour Pencils (workshop recording)
Create a watercolour and watercolour pencil painting of a fledgling Blue Tit being fed by its parent with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. Follow the demonstration step by step, using watercolour and watercolour pencil techniques, washes, glazes, feathering and texture techniques. Learn how to use colour, tone, and texture in this springtime workshop. 4 hours and 40 mins of video tuition from a live workshop.
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Learn to Draw Seals (workshop recording)
Learn how to draw seals and seal pups of different species with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. There will be a step-by-step demonstrations, showing you how to understand the anatomy and build up sketches using simple shapes. You can take part using just pencil or any other media you like to use, such as coloured pencils, pastels or even watercolour. You might also like to work on blue or toned paper using white media. There will be exploration of drawing techniques and lots of drawing tips along the way. This workshop is suitable for all, including beginners and the perfect way to practice your drawing skills while learning a little about these charming animals. 2 hour workshop recording from a live workshop.
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Learn to Draw Hamsters (workshop recording)
Learn how to draw Hamsters using both pencil and coloured pencils with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. There will be a step-by-step demonstrations, showing you how to understand the anatomy and build up sketches using simple shapes and then use coloured pencil techniques such as blending, ‘feathering’ and layering up colour, plus lots of drawing tips along the way. There is a extra special furry guest appearance in the second half of the workshop to practice drawing from life. This workshop is suitable for all, including beginners and the perfect way to practice your drawing skills while learning a little about these cute animals. 2 hour workshop recording from a live workshop.
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Nature Journaling Workshops
Join Bethany as she introduces you to the joys of nature journaling. If you love art and nature or want to develop a deeper connection to the natural world, through drawing and creativity then these fun and practical sessions are for you.
Nature Journaling Workshop – Trees and Leaves (recording from a 2 hour live workshop)
In this session we will be exploring how to journal about trees, experimenting with media and different techniques, as well as drawing and using words and numbers.
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Creative Nature Journaling: White animals in snow (Recorded from a live workshop)
In this session we will be exploring how to draw/paint white animals in snow, using tone and colour to create 3D forms. Experimenting with media and different techniques.
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Creative Nature Journaling: Migrations (Recorded from a live workshop)
In this session we will be exploring how to Nature Journal migratory animals and birds, using maps, drawing, words and numbers.
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Nature Journaling Workshop - Journaling A Winter Walk (Recorded from a live workshop)
In this session we will be exploring how to journal a Winter Walk using memory, mapping, senses as well as drawing, using words and numbers. Experimenting with media and different techniques.
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Creative Nature Journaling: Phenology Wheels (Recorded from a live workshop)
In this session we will be exploring phenology and why it is important in your nature journal. How to draw and use phenology wheels. What data you can record using a phenology wheel using words, pictures and numbers.
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Creative Nature Journaling: Ducks and Geese (Recorded from a live workshop)
In this session we will be drawing ducks and geese, learning about anatomy and experimenting with media and drawing techniques.
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Creative Nature Journaling: Spring Flowers (Recorded from a live workshop)
In this session we will explore ways of journaling spring flowers.
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Creative Nature Journaling: Plants and Pollinators (Recorded from a live workshop)
In this session we will explore ways of journaling the relationships between plants and their pollinators. We will be sketching bees and other pollinators, diagramming flowers and exploring ways of collecting data. The main focus will be on UK species, but we will have a look at some other important pollinators from around the world too.
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Creative Nature Journaling: Butterflies and Moths (Recorded from a live workshop)
In this session we will be exploring ways of drawing and journaling butterflies and moths, caterpillars, anatomy and life cycles.
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Creative Nature Journaling: Mammals (Recorded from a live workshop)
In this session we will be exploring ways of drawing and journaling British mammals, looking at anatomy, tracks and signs.
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Creative Nature Journaling: Nests and New Life (Recorded from a live workshop)
In this session we will explore ways of journaling about bird nests, hatchlings, and young animals to be found in the spring. In the UK the nesting season starts around February and continues through to August. The busiest period is from March to July.
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Creative Nature Journaling: Wading Birds (Recorded from a live workshop)
In this session we will be exploring ways of drawing and journaling wading birds, including oystercatcher, avocet, lapwing and more.
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Creative Nature Journaling: Signs of Spring (Recorded from a live workshop)
In this session we will be exploring ways of journaling signs of spring, recording our observations of flowers and plants, insects, animal and bird behaviour.
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Video Tutorials
Specially recorded step by step tutorials.
Painting Tutorial: Path to the Beach in Watercolour
Learn how to paint 'Path to the Beach' with Bethany, following along with the demonstration step by step as you create your own painting. In this video Bethany demonstrates a range of techniques from washes to Sgraffito as she paints this calming seaside scene. Learn new skills as Bethany shares with you useful painting tips. Suitable for beginners and improvers. On Demand video Tutorials mean that you can paint at your own speed and at a time that suits you, pause and rewind as required. Video length: 2 hours (available to stream). Also included as a downloadable PDF file: Materials list, Reference photo, Drawn outline, Links.
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Painting Tutorial: Secretarybird in Watercolour
Learn how to paint a fabulous Secretary Bird with Bethany, following along with the demonstration step by step as you create your own painting. In this video Bethany demonstrates a range of techniques from wet in wet washes to glazes as she paints this stunning and endangered African bird. Learn new skills as Bethany shares useful painting tips with you.
Suitable for Intermediate and Advanced Learners. On Demand video Tutorials mean that you can paint and draw at your own speed and at a time that suits you, pause and rewind as required. Video length: 2 hour 30 mins approx. (available to stream).
To accompany the video tutorial is a downloadable PDF file, that includes: Materials lists and guide, Substitute colours guide, Reference photos, Outline drawing, Final Demonstration artwork, Step by step breakdown, Links
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Drawing Tutorial: Draw a Raccoon in Charcoal
Learn how to draw a Raccoon with Bethany, following along with the demonstration step by step using reductive drawing techniques in charcoal. In this video Bethany introduces the main types of charcoal, then demonstrates reductive drawing technique and furry mark making to create a tonal drawing of a cheeky racoon against a dark background. Learn new skills as Bethany shares with you useful drawing tips including a little on measuring proportions and fixing your charcoal drawings. Suitable for beginners and improvers with some previous drawing experience. On Demand video Tutorials mean that you can paint and draw at your own speed and at a time that suits you, pause and rewind as required. Video length: 1 hour 40 mins (available to stream). Also included as a downloadable PDF file: Materials list, Reference photos.
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Course Recordings
Catch up with a longer project with these recordings from live online courses.
5 week Online Course (recorded from live online lessons)
Regain your curiosity and wonder at the natural world through drawing and painting in this inspiring 5-week course that will teach you how to create and use a creative nature journal.
Keeping a sketchbook (in some form) is vital to artists or those learning to draw. This course will expand on the practice of drawing regularly, ‘putting in your pencil miles’ through observational drawing as well as encouraging you to think outside the box in how a sketchbook or nature journal can be used.
Your Tutor Bethany Y Milam will guide you through making and/or adapting a book to use as a Journal, personalising it to suit your needs, style and goals. Creating foldouts, overlays, pockets, flaps, using toned paper, collage, or painted pages.
There will be step by step demonstrations of drawing activities and various techniques for adding your observations into your journal. We will explore ways of using tonal paper and other backgrounds, mapping a walk or place, creating a calendar, using printmaking, collage, rubbings and found materials. We will also explore ways of combining words and pictures through illustrating a poem, adding written observations and annotations as well as how you might use sketchbook to develop finished paintings. There will be suggested homework tasks giving each week to be done out in nature or from direct observation.
Suitable for all abilities including beginners. Keeping a nature journal or sketchbook of observations is a fun and creative way of learning, collecting and organizing your observations and thoughts, you do not need to be an artist or naturalist to enjoy this course.
What you will gain from the course:
• Get more from your sketchbooks, Journals and study pages through making or adapting a book to suit you and by regular drawing.
• Improve your drawing skills and learn various exercises for observational drawing.
• Increase your creativity and use of different media.
• Be curious and slow down, pay attention and experience wonder at the natural world.
• Spend time in nature, nurturing your sense of connectedness, wellbeing and calm.
• Have fun!
Course content: 5 inspiring video tutorials each approximately 2hrs long (recorded from a live online lesson), course plan and materials lists, presentation slides/reference images, extensive useful links/further reading list, phenology wheel template, example journal pages. Optional feedback via email.
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Learn to Draw and Paint Owls (recorded from live online lessons)
Learn to draw owls one of nature’s most enigmatic nocturnal predators; the owl. Over this course there will be a mix of drawing activities and longer painted studies. We will look at anatomy, gesture drawing, movement and flight, feather textures and colour, working from beautiful reference photos and videos. Create characterful watercolour paintings following along with step by step demonstrations.
This will be a fun class with the chance to explore different media and techniques, working mainly in pencil, ink, and watercolour, with demonstrations and tuition from artist and tutor Bethany Milam. Suitable for all abilities, including beginners.
There are five resident owl species found in the UK, while worldwide there are about 250 species of owls. We will be looking at drawing a small selection of owl species during class, but you will be encouraged to learn more about your favourites through making study pages in your sketchbooks.
Learn how to Draw and Paint Owls Course Content: More than 10hrs video content, course plan and materials lists, downloadable presentation slides and reference images, 2 grided reference photos, useful links, example study pages and paintings.
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Learn To Paint Skies In Acrylic
3 week Short Course (recorded from live online lessons)
Learn to paint skies and clouds in acrylic with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. Working over three sessions you will paint three different skyscapes, a fine summer day, a stormy sky and a sunset. We will focus on painting clouds, weather and atmosphere, learning about colour theory, perspective and composition. You will be able to follow the live demonstrations step by step, exploring various painting techniques, asking questions and developing skills for future paintings. Participants will also have access to an online folder of resources, references and recordings. Suitable for all abilities including beginners. The sessions will last approximately two hours.
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Learn to Draw and Paint British Mammals.
6 week course.(recorded from live online lessons)
Learn to draw and paint British Mammals. There are 28 native terrestrial mammals around the British Isles and we will be looking at drawing a selection of these, before concentrating on a few painted studies. The animals covered include; Red Fox, badger, Hedgehog, stoat, Mountain hare, red squirrel, otter, Hazel dormouse, harvest mice, wildcat, pine marten, wild boar, red deer, roe deer. There will be a mix of drawing activities leading towards longer painted studies. We will look at anatomy, gesture drawing, movement, fur textures, colour, working from beautiful reference photos and occasional videos provided in an online folder and viewable on screen. This is a fun class with the chance to explore different media and techniques, working in pencil, charcoal, ink, pastel and watercolour, with demonstrations and tuition from artist and tutor Bethany Milam. Activities can be adapted to more limited media if needed. Suitable for all abilities including beginners.
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Learn To Draw and Paint Big Cats
4 week course. (recorded from live online lessons)
Learn to draw and paint Big Cats (tiger, lion, jaguar, leopard, snow leopard and cheetah). There will be a mix of drawing activities leading towards longer studies. We will look at anatomy, gesture drawing, movement, fur textures, colour and patterns, working from beautiful reference photos and videos provided in an online folder and viewable on screen. This will be a fun class with the chance to explore different media and techniques, working in pencil, charcoal, ink and watercolour, with demonstrations and tuition from artist and tutor Bethany Milam. Suitable for beginners.
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