Modern Impressionism - Landscape, Marine Scape and Interior | Colley Whisson Bienarté

Modern Impressionism - Landscape, Marine Scape and Interior | Colley Whisson

Modern Impressionism - Landscape, Marine Scape and Interior | Colley Whisson

Join internationally-recognised impressionist artist Colley Whisson, as he shares with you the fundamentals of producing paintings with powerful light effects, loose brushwork and sensitivity to the subject.

In this three-day workshop, Colley will be focusing his attention on tonal values, composition, brushwork and colour saturation, with special attention on the importance of edges.

Colley’s workshops are a positive and uplifting experience – and they sell out quickly, so book early to secure your place.

We will cover Landscape, marine scape and interior in Oils. Colley invites Acrylic painters to join and paint in Acrylic.

What will I learn?

Colley uses a step-by-step process to give you the best opportunity to see and understand the way a painting is constructed.

Each student will be provided with a reference photograph per studio day - the order of these days will be determined at the start of the workshop.

Day 1 – Landscape (10” x 12”, 25cms x 30cms)
After a brief talk by Colley on his approach to impressionist painting, including paints, brushes, boards etc, you will start the journey on day one with a seascape, employing touches of loose brushwork and abstractionism while still maintaining a realistic image.

Day 2 – Urban Scene (12” x 16”. 30cms x 40cms)

This will be a great opportunity to learn and test yourself on balancing tight brushwork with broad simplification.

Day 3 - Interior (10”x12”, 25cms x 30cms)

"It is not what we paint but how we paint it". On day three, you will take a mundane subject and turn it into a work of art - with special attention on the importance of focal points.  

Who is this workshop suitable for?

Students with some basic experience to advanced are welcome.

What do I need to bring?

(Each student will be provided with a reference photograph per studio day)

Colley is happy for you to paint in either Oils or Acrylics, so both are included below.
Please ensure to only use artist quality (archival) oil or acrylic colours.

For Oils

Oil Colours - Gamblin Preferred Oil Paints but bring what you have.
• Titanium White Venetian Red• Cadmium Deep Orange • Cadmium Yellow Medium • Cadmium Red Light • Alizarin Permanent • Viridian• Yellow Ochre • Ultramarine Blue

Medium
Odourless Gamblin Galkyd Lite or Archival Lean Medium for mixing paint (Fastest Drying).

Solvent
Odourless Turpenoid/Gamsol for cleaning brushes at the end of the day.

Brushes
Rosemary & Co
1 x size 12 Chungking Series 2025, Long Flat (Long Handle)
1 x size 1 inch Eclipse Extra Long Combers (Long Handle) or 1 x size 12 Synthetic Long Flat Brush 3⁄4 -1'' wide 1 x size 1⁄2 inch Eclipse Extra Long Combers (Long Handle)

Miscellaneous
1 x size 8 Long Flat Hog Hair (1⁄4 inch wide)
2 x size 2 Liner/Rigger Synthetic Long Bristle (1” Long)

Boards
Loose smooth canvas sheets or MDF/Canvas Boards.
1 x 12"x16" (30x40cm)
2 x 10"x12" (25x30cm)

If using loose canvas sheets: Mount Canvas Sheets onto MDF backing board with cream masking tape.

Coat canvas with an off white or cream Acrylic paint at a ratio of 50% water, 50% paint. 
Follow this link to read the PDF document outlining how to prepare the boards or canvas the Colley way, or watch his Youtube video here

Other
1 x Flat non-porous Palette or Smooth surfaced Laminex (Formica) 
1 x Metal palette knife
3 x Small packet of tissues
15 x Pieces of cotton rags or your normal brush cleaning material
1 x 25mm roll of cream coloured masking tape
5 x Plastic rubbish bags for onsite waste
1 x Small plastic container ''Tupperware'' type with lid to clean brushes daily

For Acrylics

Acrylic Colours
• Titanium White • French Ultramarine Blue • Phthalo Green • Yellow Ochre • Light Red Ochre/Terra Rosa • Cadmium Yellow Medium • Cadmium Orange • Cadmium Red Light (Scarlet) • Permanent Alizarine

Medium
Slow drying medium of your choice

Brushes
1 x size 12 Stiff Synthetic (1 inch wide)
1 x size 6 Filbert Stiff Synthetic (1⁄4 inch wide)
1 x size 10/12 Synthetic Long Bristle (3/4 or 1 inch Long) 2 x size 2 Liner/Rigger Synthetic Long Bristle (1” Long)

Boards
Loose smooth canvas sheets or MDF/Canvas Boards.
1 x 12"x16" (30x40cm)
2 x 10"x12" (25x30cm)

Follow this link to read the PDF document outlining how to prepare the boards or canvas the Colley way, or watch his Youtube video here

Other
1 x Flat non-porous Palette or Smooth surfaced Laminex (Formica) 
1 x Metal palette knife
3 x Small packet of tissues
15 x Pieces of cotton rags or your normal brush cleaning material
1 x 25mm roll of cream coloured masking tape
2 x Empty plastic 16.9 oz (This is for water to clean brushes)
3 x Plastic rubbish bags for onsite waste
1 x Small plastic container ''Tupperware'' type with lid to clean brushes daily.

• Please bring your lunch and snacks or you can purchase from cafes close by.

We have available standup easels and table easels for your convenience.

What others say about Colley

"Colley Whisson's workshop is an experience totally worth repeating... many many times! He is an amazing instructor and Artist all wrapped up in one." Waverley Art Group (North Carolina, USA)
"My paintings have come alive since doing Colley's workshop. I feel I have advanced way beyond any other workshop experience." Ruth M

What is provided?

• tea and coffee (please bring your own cup)
• a friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
• connection to the Bienarté art community

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