Dramatic Seascapes in Oils | Lyn Diefenbach

Learn to create seascapes that are full of luminosity and life. All aspects of seascapes will be covered. This workshop will assist you to a greater understanding of the relationships of line, tone, colour and edge to enable you to infuse your work with dimensionality and to give the illusion of surface quality. One seascape will be done from a photograph of your choice.

What will I learn?

Through demonstrations and a series of ‘hands-on’ exercises, you will learn easy methods for painting seascapes.

Who is this course suitable for?

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels.
Ask our friendly team for advice if you are not sure if this workshop is for you.

What do I need to bring?

1 stretched canvas. The shape will depend on the composition of your subject. Be realistic in the size that you tackle.

Oil Colours (I prefer Winsor & Newton Artist Quality but bring what you have)
Winsor Green (or Phthalo Green)
Cerulean Blue
French Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Lemon (or Lemon Yellow)
Purple Madder
Naples Yellow
White (Winton Soft Mixing)
Burnt Sienna
And whatever other colours you might wish to bring

Archival Classic Medium

Brushes
For drawing and fine detail choose one of the following:
Rosemary & Co Pure Sable series 91 size 8
OR
Silva Renaissance 7110 Sable Cats Tongue Size 8
OR
Small pointed brush for drawing
For General Painting choose one group from the following:
Art Basics Series 877KF Sizes 6, 8, 10 and 12 (available from BPC)
OR
Neef Series 460 Indian Sable Imitation Filbert sizes 6, 8, 10 and 12
OR
Rosemary & Co Filbert Series 276 sizes 6, 8, 10 and 12

Palette Knife
Artist’s Odourless solvent
Masking Tape
Paper Towels

LARGE Palette – I use white painted masonite available from hardware stores. Size around 45 × 70
cm or you can use throw away artists paper palettes that can be taped to the table
Reference Photos – make sure these are clear, large enough to work from and have a good play of
light and dark. If you are doing your own printing from a computer, make sure
that you use photo quality paper NOT plain paper.

What is provided?

• Easels, tables, chairs and aprons.
• tea and coffee (you might like to bring your own cup)
• a friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
• connection to the Bienarte art community