During the course you will be shown how to mix colours, use the pencils both dry and wet, layering, texturing and shading. Subjects will include trees, skies, architecture and buildings in the landscape. By the end of the course you will have produced a number of small sketches and paintings.  There may be an opportunity to sketch outside, weather permitting, so please bring appropriate clothing and a small folding chair to sit on.

A good selection of watercolour pencils (any of the popular artists quality makes such as Derwent, Faber Castell, Caran D’Ache or WH Smith)
1 x pad of 'Not' surface watercolour paper 140lb/300gsm 'Not' refers to the surface texture of the paper and is also known as CP (cold pressed) or Bockingford. At least A4 in size (or equivalent)
1 x disposable waterproof black pigment ink fibre tip pen size 0.2, 0.3, or 0.4 (Pilot DR, Edding Profipen or similar)
Pencil sharpener
2B or 4B pencil
Eraser
1 x size 6 or 8 and 1 x size 2 or 4 round watercolour brush
1 x water container
Tissues

There may be an opportunity to sketch outside, weather permitting, so please bring appropriate clothing and a small folding chair to sit on.

The tutor will have a selection of pens and watercolour tools and materials available to purchase but may not have enough for everyone.
The tutor will also have a selection of watercolour pencils to borrow but may not have enough for everyone.

Jonathan Newey

Jonathan Newey is an award-winning artist with over 25 years of experience in teaching drawing and painting. He specialises in watercolour, acrylic and coloured pencil drawing.

Jonathan Newey Fine Art