MASTERCLASS in Photo-Realistic Painting with Artist & Facilitator Heather Bradbury
at Maroondah Federation Estate, Greenwood Ave, Ringwood
Hosted by Ringwood Art Society Inc.
Take your painting to the next level!
NOW OPEN TO ANYONE - BEGINNER OR ADVANCED
Saturday 21st September 10am - 4pm in Ringwood
Normally $239 SUPER Special $120
Come for a full afternoon and discover loads of tips on how to create stunning photo-realistic paintings even if you have been to a workshop before, this one will be led by what YOU want to learn!
Whether you are a complete beginner or have been painting for years.
All workshops are now open to you all!
Treat it like a private class with Heather, where you can glean all the tips and tricks you need to take you to the next level of your painting journey!
All materials are provided on the day.
Explore different ways of making a painting look photo-realistic!
We can explore some different techniques too, including palette knife, and simple strokes with big brushes
Things we can cover in your session:
(Heather will be directed by what you want to learn)
1. Colour theory to the max!
Have you ever wondered how to mix a certain colour. We will be looking at how you can easily mix up colours by analysing your reference and choosing the right colours to achieve the outcome that you want!
Looking closer at the paint colours that Heather uses, and how to mix tricky colours. Eg. Sky, skin and leaves can all come in different colours. Do some trial colour mixing and practice mixing any colour you want with some great tips!
2. How to edit photos and put a grid on your own photos.
Learn simple ways to put a grid on your own photos, and for those who already know this, we will look at how to edit your photos to get them looking the best they can for your reference.
for those of you able to put your grids on already, we will look at how you can crop, edit and be super happy with your photo reference. There are some tricks in getting good contrast and more tips on how to make the grids work best for your specific painting.
3. Applying paint with the right brushes
What brushes do you use to get certain effects with your painting. We will look at a number of brushes and how you can get great results when you use the right tool! We will explore some different brushes in detail, including experimenting with a rigger brush to make very fine hair effects. So if you missed the feather and hair workshop you will love this!
4. Blending & Contrasts
Two really important keys to making a painting look real and alive! We will look at the elements that can open your eyes to seeing the darks and lights in an image in a new way. Enjoy the power of a large painting and large brush strokes we will be practicing what it feels like to use big brushes and large painting space to create lovely blended backgrounds.
5. Painting Water on rocks & finishing off your paintings...
We will end the day by practicing the things learned through a painting of water covered rocks! Take home a small photo-realistic painting that will surprise you! Be surprised at how much you have learned and what new things you will learn during this activity too!
6. What you go home with...
Learning the key elements to making a painting look photo realistic
A number of techniques that can help you be more confident in your own paintings
A clear understanding of colour and how to mix the colour you need
How to use a selection of brushes that are great for detail
You will learn how to put a grid on a photo & for some, how to edit your photos too.
A painting of water covered rocks
Like to know more?
Email Heather at: hb@heatherbradbury.com