From Dark to Light in Acrylics | David Hinchliffe
About this workshop
Students will be shown how David works from darker background colours into light by painting the negative space to produce paintings that radiate.
Each participant will be guided by David in producing 2 paintings.
What will I learn?
You will learn the Hinchliffe technique - how to paint quickly and fluidly to produce paintings with energy and atmosphere.
David does not paint in a traditional way. This represents a new way of painting.
Special Instructions!
And you will need to arrive at least 15 minutes early to drop off your materials. Bring your charged phone or tablet of choice, because David will take you over to Newstead House (short walk) to start the day by taking photographs for the workshop. David will guide you in hints and tips in taking photos as subjects for paintings. You will use these photos in the workshop – it’s almost your own en plein air experience!
You’ll gather images in the field and return to the studio to paint in comfort. As the field trip will last around 30 minutes, please bring a hat and some water too.
Who is this workshop suitable for?
From anyone who has never painted and would like to experiment with paint to people who have been painting for years but feel their work needs a new direction.
What is provided?
David will be supplying:
- A supply of brushes
- A supply of paints
- Two 40 x 50 cm canvases including frames for the two day workshop.
If you wish to do more paintings or you wish to do them on a larger canvas, David is fine with that. He suggests you can go as high as 60 x 90 cm. Some people in David’s workshops do up to 2 paintings a day. If you want to get more 40 x 50 cm canvases complete with frames, these can be bought from Kmart.
What do I need to bring?
- A water spray and a rag.
- Apron
- Water container
- Palette
- Palette knife
- If you want to bring your own paints, brushes and apron you’re welcome to do so.
- If you would prefer to work on your own pre-stretched canvases you can also bring those, 40x50cm or 60x70cm.
- Bring your lunch or you can purchase from the surrounding cafes and restaurants.
- Fully charged smart phone and optional to bring an ipad/tablets
- Sunscreen, water bottle and hat for the morning Newstead Park excursion. Please note in the event of rain we will paint at the studio.
What is supplied at the studio?
- 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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Course testimonials:
- Loved the workshop. David is a wonderful, generous tutor and I would definitely recommend him to other artists. Many thanks your many excellent workshops with excellent tutors. Gayle from Tallai
- Despite the terrible Brisbane flood, all efforts were made to make participants feel welcome. I have never enjoyed a workshop more. The company, ambiance and David the tutor, were brilliant.....Gabrielle B from Brisbane
- The whole two days were a wonderful experience and David was inspiring with his skill, knowledge and experience. It was a good size class and the venue was comfortable. Thank you for your great efforts to ensure that the class went ahead inspite of the flood devastation to your premises, I am most grateful. Meron from Teneriffe.