About the Tutor
Maria Rose is part of the UK’s growing plein air movement, with a contemporary take on the great British landscape painting tradition. Maria works mostly outside in the elements, letting the seasons guide her.
Maria was elected an Associate Member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (AROI) in 2022.
Please visit Maria's website for further information and to see examples of her work.
Overview
Learn to paint more freely within a shorter space of time, mimicking the effect and drama of painting outdoors. Gain confidence and skills to paint landscapes/ seascapes from within a studio in the fast and loose ‘plein air’ style. Improve your colour mixing and application of oil paint, reacting more instinctively to create a lively and fresh landscape paintings.
This class is designed to give confidence working quickly and immediately for those with some experience of oil painting, who are looking to embrace a ‘plein air’ approach in the comfort of the studio. Learn valuable techniques to help you simplify a scene and respond quickly, yet accurately with a focus on mixing colours from a limited palette.
Teaching Day
Arrive from 9am for tea and coffee and make a start at 9.30am with a demo followed by a painting session .
Tea, coffee and biscuits are freely available to help yourself to during studio breaks.
There will be a 30 minute break for lunch, please bring along your lunch. There are cafes within a short distance of the studio.
The afternoon session will start around 1pm.
We will aim to finish at around 4pm with a look at the work made throughout the day.
Course spaces are limited to 8 participants to ensure Maria has the ability to provide you with personal advice and support during your time here.
Skill Level
This course will best suit those with some experience with oils or acrylics who are looking to gain experience.
You will need to bring:
Your preferred paints (oils or acrylics), 3-4 small panels or canvasses, (smaller is better for plein air e.g. 24 x 30cm), hog and synthetic bristle brushes, low odour paint thinner, sketchpad and preferred sketching tools (pencils, charcoal etc). Please bring along your own art materials and palettes.
Cost of Course
This course is non-residential.
The cost for the day is £90 per person.
