BRENDA MALLEY|SEASCAPES IN OIL PAINTING
SEASCAPES IN OIL PAINTING
Online Course - €250
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Course Summary
Learn how to paint dramatic Seascapes with Brenda. Brenda is a professional artist and art instructor with over 20 years’ experience teaching painting classes and workshops in Ireland and the south of France. Specialising in landscape and seascape painting, she works primarily in oils with a palette knife to capture the vitality and energy of her subjects.
Brenda will offer broad instruction on all aspects of developing a painting, with a special focus on using the palette knife for loose, spontaneous effects. A fun and relaxing approach for artists who want to “loosen up”!
Brenda will carry out a demonstration with step-by-step information on her approach over 2 30-minute videos. Participants will be able to then work using the same reference or one of their choosing.
This is a self paced way relaxing and enjoyable course to focus on your art with individual advice and support
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Course FAQ
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Develop your landscape and seascape painting skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Learn how to “loosen up” your painting style using a palette knife for expressive, spontaneous effects.
Receive broad instruction on all stages of painting development, from composition to finishing touches.
Watch step-by-step demonstrations of Brenda’s approach to painting, with practical guidance throughout.
Work from the same reference as the tutor or choose your own subject matter.
Get individual advice and support tailored to your personal style and artistic goals.
Enjoy a fun, low-pressure atmosphere that encourages exploration and creativity.
Best suited for artists with some experience – not suitable for complete beginners.
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Surface to paint on - canvas, board or oil paper, any size
Palette - I use disposable palette pads for mixing paint
Brushes - I prefer flexible acrylic brushes, various sizes
Palette Knife - oval shape
Thinner - Must be odour free - Zest It or Sansodor
Liquin - for thicker paint application, glazing and fast drying
Paint My 12 essential colours - Titanium White - Ultramarine Blue - Cerulean Blue (hue) - Cadmium Red (hue) - Magenta - Cadmium Yellow (hue) - Cadmium Yellow Pale (hue) - Viridian - Sap Green - Burnt Sienna - Raw Umber - Indigo or Payne’s Grey
I usually use the Winton brand. Indigo is only available in Winsor and Newton artist quality I also like to use Raw Umber Light. Available in artist quality only and not essential.
Kitchen Towels
Containers - 2 small jars or dippers for your thinner - one to thin your paint, one to clean your brushes
Latex Gloves - optional
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Intermediate & Advanced
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The course is composed of two videos totally 65 mins
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Item description
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SEASCAPES IN OIL PAINTING
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Part 1: Getting Started
You will learn how to begin a dynamic seascape by planning your composition with a focal point and blocking in large, expressive shapes of colour with a palette knife. This first stage focuses on establishing energy and movement by working on a wet surface to create a fluid foundation for your painting.
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Part 2: Bringing It All Together
This session will teach you how to refine your seascape by developing form and atmosphere, using techniques like softening edges for misty foam and flicking spray for dynamic energy. You will also learn to problem-solve by scraping back muddy passages and harmonize the scene with final details, all while preserving the painting's fresh, expressive quality.
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