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Painting for Pleasure - Animals

Key Information

Location: City College Peterborough

Course code

09121118

Tutor

Tony Nero

Start date

10 Jan 2025

End date

4 Apr 2025

Day & Time

Friday 13:00 - 15:30

Places left

15

Cost

£255.00

Course Overview

This course is designed to guide learners through the process of painting animals using various mediums and techniques. From capturing the essence of their subjects to mastering details, you will develop skills in portraying animals in visually compelling and expressive manner.

Course Objectives:

• To understand the anatomy and structure of different animals for accurate representation in paintings.

• To develop proficiency in various paining techniques suitable for depicting fur, feathers, scales, and other textures found in animals.

• To explore different styles and approaches in painting animals, from realism to abstraction.

• To learn how to effectively use colour theory and palette selection to evoke mood and atmosphere in animal paintings.

• To cultivate observational skills through studying live animals, photographs, and other references.

You will need

Materials for each session. We recommend the following items to start with -

• A4 Mixed media pad

• Small set of Acrylics

• Pencils/Charcoal Pencils

• A Putty Rubber

A limited amount of materials will be available.

What next?

Why not try out one of our other painting Courses such as Painting - Portraits

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