Landscape Painting on Devil's Dyke
Tutor: Julian La Bas
Enjoy a day on Devil’s Dyke, the historic beauty spot on the South Downs Way named after the dry valley that carves its way through ridges of rolling chalk grassland. This workshop will tackle working directly from and responding to our surroundings. Students will need to be prepared to do a bit of walking so lightweight equipment and a folding chair or camping stool are essential. All levels are welcome. Devil’s Dyke is five miles north of Brighton and there are hourly buses (No. 77). Full directions to the meeting point and a materials list will be provided. Note: The workshop may be subject to cancellation in bad weather.
Image: 'Devil's Dyke', oil on canvas, Julian Le Bas
About the tutor
Julian trained at Hertfordshire College of Art & Design, Brighton Poly and Cyprus College of Art. He has over 20 years’ experience teaching.
Materials List
Materials for Landscape Day
ART MATERIALS Essential:
• lightweight drawing board
• masking tape
• paper or pad
• drawing materials e.g. charcoal, pencil, ink.
• coloured materials e.g. pastels, coloured pencils, watercolours or acrylic paint - all good, as they are dry or dry easily
• water, pot and palette for paints
• cloths, wet wipes or paper towels
Bring art materials that you are confident and comfortable using. Remember it is easier if your picture dries quickly and your materials don’t weigh too much!
If you are a beginner then bring: • a 2B pencil, rubber, charcoal, light drawing board, paper or pad and any colour medium you have, not oil paints. • Ruth will bring a selection of coloured materials for beginners to try out. Non-essential: Easels, canvases and any other materials are useful but not essential.
OTHER EQUIPMENT • a fold up chair or camping stool • packed lunch and drinks .