While this term was delivered in May-June 2023, members who sign up to the Interactive Class will have access to this content.  In this course Dave will guide participants through an exploration of mark-making, considered to be the building-blocks of art. 

The ability to create expressive and interesting marks is essential to an interesting and engaging piece of artwork whether it is abstract or representational. Through using the mediums of both charcoal and oil paint participants can expect to dramatically expand their range of techniques and develop a much greater visual ‘language’ for future art-making.

Interactive Class

  • Credits

Graphite mark making

  • Introduction

  • Materials List

  • Graphite Video

  • Graphite Assignment

Charcoal mark making

  • Abstract with Charcoal Demo

  • Basic Elements of Composition

  • Assignment 1

  • Experiencing Art first hand

  • Assignment 2

Brushwork

  • W3 - Brushwork Demo

  • Practical Brushwork 1 - Spoon

  • Practical Brushwork 2 - Bananas

  • Practical Brushwork 3 - Rocks

  • Practical Brushwork 4 - Wood Pallet

  • Assignment 3

Thunderstorm

  • Preparatory Work

  • Assignment 4

  • Thunderstorm Video Demonstration

Seascape

  • Painting Demo

  • Assignment 5

Still Life

  • Still Life Demo

  • Assignment 4

Final Painting Assignments

  • Assignment 8