Thursday 15 December 2011

Focus on colour

I decided to look at colour using traditional materials and experiment with ways of applying the paint in order to extend my style and technique. I investigated different styles, then used a palette knife and acrylics to create some landscapes. I really enjoyed the process and introduced it to some pupils the next day with great success. In particular, one pupil really enjoyed the freedom of this technique and has made super progress in her work in terms of confidence and creativity.

These are my sketchbook pages:


I then developed this further by experimenting with a 'digital' palette knife and ways of working with the paint:



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