LANDSCAPE ART GROUP | DAVE WEST

Taking Bookings

24 Jun

Day & Time: Tuesdays, 11am-1.30pm & 2-4.30pm
Format: In-studio
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: Intermediate & advanced

Please see detailed class information below

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aBOUT THE CLASS

Dave’s passion in art is painting the landscape, in particular the endless variations in light and colour that are observed throughout the changing days and seasons. His practice spans both studio painting and Plein-air.

During these ongoing art sessions Dave will guide you on an individual basis to getting the most from your own practice. He will help with choosing a theme for your project, how to develop your ideas into successful compositions and will be on hand to assist with any technical difficulties as your work progress.

Dave favours an ‘alla prima’ or ‘direct’ approach to painting, using a loose impressionistic style. As part of the class Dave will perform a short demonstration each week showing aspects of his process focusing on subjects such as mark making, effective and interesting brushwork, creating design thumbnails, colour palettes and that most difficult of things: how to finish a painting.

This class is not suitable for beginners but would suit anyone that is looking to develop their own ideas and style through the genre of landscape painting hosted by a dedicated landscape painter and experienced tutor.

Check out our Instagram Live Schoolhouse Conversation with Dave to hear more about how and why Dave does what he does!

- Explore the beauty of landscape painting, with a focus on light, colour, and the changing seasons.
- Work in both studio and plein-air styles, guided by a passionate and experienced landscape painter.
- Receive individual guidance to help develop your own painting projects, from concept to completion.
- Learn how to choose a theme, plan your composition, and resolve technical challenges as they arise.
- Develop a looser, impressionistic style through Dave’s favoured alla prima (direct painting) approach.
- Enjoy weekly live demonstrations, covering:
  - Mark making and expressive brushwork
  - Designing compelling thumbnails
  - Building cohesive and effective colour palettes
  - The art of finishing a painting
- Ideal for intermediate to advanced painters who want to refine their landscape painting style and creative voice.
- Gain confidence, independence, and technical skill in a supportive and inspiring environment.
As above
Participants need to bring their own materials and panels or paper.
In Oil Paint Dave recommends a limited palette of good quality oils in a minimum of Ultramarine, Alizarin Crimson and Cadmium Yellow Light, together with hog bristle brushes, fume-free solvents and linseed oil medium.