Quick and Vibrant Sketching with the FUDE Bent Nib Pen
Tutor: Barry HernimanCourse Code: 3425-04
Summary
Come and spend an exciting 3 days sketching out and about in the Missenden Abbey grounds and in Great Missenden village. Each student will be supplied with their own FUDE Bent nib pen and a reservoir full of Carbon Black ink that doesn't clog the pen. The emphasis will be on speed and efficiency and thoroughly enjoying the experience of producing sketches of your chosen subjects in sketchbooks or on flat sheets of watercolour paper.This wonderful sketching tool will allow you to capture complete tonal sketches which you can compliment with some simple watercolour washes if desired.
Description
We will be developing techniques to use all of your observational skills to produce detailed sketches that will enable you to,produce some finished pieces using ONLY the information accumulated during the en plein air experience and by experimenting with the FUDE pen.
Please bring with you
Bring along all your watercolour materials and equipment and I will go though them with you on the day to suggest which items you would need for the sessions. As I am hoping to spend the majority of our time outside, weather permitting, please bring along suitable clothing to guard against cold winds etc. Easels and folding chairs will make the sketching process a lot more enjoyable.
The following items can be purchased from your tutor
Please bring all your other painting materials paints, brushes, pens etc. with you as these will not be supplied.
Level
Advanced/Intermediate
Course Location
Missenden Abbey
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0BD
Tutor
Barry Herniman
Barry is a full time Professional Artist who lives in Ross on Wye. His main medium is watercolour but also works in Pastel, Acrylics and mixed media.
Armed with his trusty sketchbook he has produced many full colour sketches of his travels together with his diary notes which have now been printed in his book ' Barry Herniman's Travelling Sketchbook' available for sale on the day. His brand New Book 'SKETCHING OUTDOORS' DISCOVER THE JOY OF PAINTING OUTSIDE will also be on sale with 144 pages packed full of information .
He won the SAA Artist of the Year Award and has produced teaching DVD's and books. He regularly holds workshops and demos to Art Clubs and Societies all over the country and has organised many successful overseas painting holidays including 'A Cruise up the Nile' and 'The 'Fall colours of New England' USA. He has written many articles for The Artist magazine and is a regular contributor.
Landscapes, seascapes and Townscapes are his main subjects but can turn his hand to most things.
'I am a full time Artist who has been painting and sketching en plein air in my trusty Sketchbooks for many years.
I have arranged and tutored a wide range of Painting Holidays / Breaks both at home and abroad and am a regular contributor to the ARTIST Magazine.
I also undertake painting demos to Art Society’s/ Clubs in various locations. I’m a keen watercolourist but also work in Acrylics and Gouache.'
My website is : Barryherniman.com
Monday to Wednesday
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Timetable
| Monday | |
| 9.15am | Students arrive (coffee available) |
| 9.30am | Teaching session |
| 12.45-1.45 | Lunch for all |
| 1.45-5pm | Teaching session |
| 6.45 for 7pm | Dinner for residents |
| Tuesday | |
| 7-9.00am | Breakfast for residents |
| 9.30am | Teaching session |
| 12.45-1.45 | Lunch for all |
| 1.45-5pm | Teaching session |
| 6.45 for 7pm | Dinner for residents |
| Wednesday | |
| 7-9.00am | Breakfast for residents |
| 9.30am | Teaching session |
| 12.45-1.45 | Lunch for all |
| 1.45-5pm | Last teaching session |
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Missenden Abbey is a beautiful location and we made good use of the grounds for our sketching. (Summer School 2023)