Painting a Clear, Rocky Stream
LIVE ONLINE - Sunday 22nd September 2024 (and follow up call Sun 13th Oct)
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Discover the Art of Painting a Clear, Rocky Stream Through the Rainforest
Are you ready to bring the serene beauty of a rainforest stream to life on your canvas? Our Live Online Acrylic Painting Workshop will guide you through every step, revealing the secrets to capturing the mesmerizing clarity of water, the rugged texture of rocks, and the lush vibrancy of rainforest foliage.
What You'll Learn:
- Master Color Mixing: Learn to mix vibrant and naturalistic colors with acrylics that capture the true essence of a rainforest stream.
- Perfect Your Brushwork: Discover techniques for creating realistic water effects, from gentle ripples to cascading streams, using precise brushwork.
- Light & Reflections: Understand how to paint the play of light on water, capturing reflections and refractions that add depth and realism to your artwork.
- Tonal Contrast Techniques: Create striking contrasts that bring out the textures of rocks and the lushness of the surrounding forest, making your painting pop with life.
Why This Workshop?
This is more than just a painting class—it's an immersive experience. Whether you're a seasoned artist looking to refine your skills or a beginner eager to explore acrylics, this workshop will elevate your ability to portray one of nature's most tranquil and challenging scenes. Our expert instructor Murray will guide you in real-time, offering personalized feedback and tips as you progress.
What You’ll Gain:
- Confidence: Build the skills to tackle complex scenes and create stunning, realistic water paintings.
- Creativity: Unlock new ways to express your artistic vision, capturing the movement and life of a rainforest stream.
- Community: Connect with fellow artists in a supportive, interactive environment, all from the comfort of your home.
Join Us!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the intricate art of painting clear, rocky streams through a lush rainforest. Spaces are limited, so sign up now to secure your spot in this exclusive live workshop.
Transform your canvas into a window to the wild.
On Sunday 22nd September, you've got the opportunity to join me live and paint along as I take you through the entire process of painting a stream from start to finish.
Whether you are beginner or advanced, I’ll guide you through step by step, my techniques and process to create a painting, revealing the secrets to every stage along the way.
You’ll learn all about acrylic paints, mixing colours, lighting, brushstrokes, layering paint, creating the impression of movement with brushstrokes, depth of field effects, water reflections/refractions and so much more.
Get Feedback on your own painting
As a bonus you will also have the opportunity to get feedback on your painting to help guide you on your painting journey. I’ll tell you what to focus on and how to improve in a live zoom feedback call on Sun, October 13.
Recordings of the sessions will be available to everyone that signs up to the workshop.
When I put together this workshop, I really focused on what it's like to be starting out, and I wanted to ensure that every step was clear, engaging, and completely doable, even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before. I've carefully organized each lesson to build upon the last, so you'll find your confidence growing along with your skills. We’ll cover everything from blending colors to capturing that unique texture of rocks, water and foliage, all in a laid-back setting that's all about celebrating every stroke of progress. Imagine the satisfaction of watching your own rainforest stream come to life on the canvas, knowing that I'm here to guide you through any tricky parts. Whether you’re looking to unwind with a new hobby or you’re setting the first stone on a path to becoming a seasoned painter, this workshop is designed to be incredibly rewarding and a whole heap of fun.
What's Included
Preliminary videos and materials: You will receive a couple of introductory videos and a reference photo to get you all setup and help you get the drawing stage completed prior to the workshop. A list of materials required will be provided within the course portal. Art materials are not included in the price of the workshop but are available from https://artmaterialsonline.com.au or you can source your own.
Sunday September 22 @ 9am AEST join the online Zoom call with the link provided inside this course portal. The lesson will be approximately 6 hours.
Video Recording: You will have private access to the video recording of the workshop to help you complete the painting or revise your learning in your own time.
Sunday 13th October @ 3pm AEST (Note: Daylight saving will be 4pm AEDT) we will have a Zoom call where I provide feedback on your paintings and offer suggestions for further improvement. This is a really valuable part of the course, where most previous students have commented on how much they got out of this session alone.
Here's what some previous students had to say from an anonymous survey at the end of the “Painting a Pelican” workshop in June:
"As a beginner I felt Murray explained a lot of fundamental concepts very well. I feel that I am more confident to practice and experiment. Being able to paint along with Murray was really helpful, watching the techniques and then putting it immediately into practice."
"This lesson, for me, has made me see the value of light (without using white) and shade so much. The pelican just shows it so clearly. You could not have chosen a better example than the pelican for this type of class. Secondly the water reflection technique was easy to follow. I also have to mention, how you explain mixing the colour and actually showing it, absolutely invaluable. I just loved the whole experience, and the fact that I felt relaxed about it, particularly the fact that it is recorded, so we can go back and do it at our own pace. Thank you, it was the best."
"Such a wonderful experience to get the confidence to paint on my own. Such a great workshop to guide you and give you the know how to mix colours, apply paint and complete a canvas painting. All the preparation videos were such a help so that you were prepared for the workshop. Follow up videos help cover off the things we ran out of time for."
“Highly recommended. Murray is an excellent teacher with good focus on technique and details. Very open to questions at any level.”
Your Instructor
Australian artist Murray Charteris combines the vibrant energy of acrylic painting with a rich background in animation to offer a unique and captivating approach to his workshops. With over two decades enriching the Australian art scene and a personal devotion to the evolution of his craft, Murray has mastered the ability to translate the movement and life of his subjects onto the canvas. His accomplished career spans high-profile accolades such as a Gold World Medal at the New York Festivals and a storied tenure leading the Videographics team at Channel Nine.
As an educator, Murray brings his passion for art to life, skillfully guiding students to discover their own creative voices. He instills each lesson with the vibrancy and motion that characterize his work, tapping into a wealth of knowledge gained both his experience in the studio and a lifetime of learning. Murray's dedication to sharing the joy of painting is reflected in his enthusiastic teaching style, fostering a dynamic learning environment where students can engage, experiment, and expand their artistic horizons.