about this workshop

During this workshop we will focus on landscape and seascape painting. Kasper will demonstrate his approach to choosing a good reference photo and adjusting its composition to make it the basis of a successful painting. 

Over the two days we will be painting two watercolours. The workshop will be based on a 3-part demonstration where Kasper will show his technique and after each part he will assist the students along the way.

On the second day the students can chose to work on a preselected image or their own reference photo and Kasper will give guided assistance.

During these two days you will learn:

- How to enhance atmospheric perspective in the landscape
- How to effectively paint water reflections
- The importance of having a focal point in the painting.
- Suggestions where to paint more details and where to be more loose.
- Working with wet-into-wet and dry brush techniques to achieve different effects.
- The value of connecting shapes in the painting.
- Techniques to adjusting the final painting by lifting paint in certain areas
All of this and more will be delivered through demonstrations and personalised attention.

Materials List

- Good quality A3 watercolour paper. Kasper uses Arches cold pressed
- An acrylic or other board that the paper can be taped down to
- Selection of round synthetic brushes, a larger hake brush
- Any watercolour paint will do (tubes, not pans). Kasper uses mostly Holbein and W&N Cotman. His main colours are Cobolt Blue, Cerulian Blue, Verditer Blue, Burnt Siena, Jaune Brilliant, Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red, Turquoise, Titanium White. - The students won’t necessarily need these exact colours. We can work with what they have
- A watercolour palette
- A soft pencil and rubber
- A water container
- Some rags and tissue
- A small water spray bottle
- Masking tape

Meet Kasper

Kasper Zier is an award winning watercolour artist living and working in Dublin. His watercolours are a mesmerising blend of realism and poetry, elevating the mundane into a dreamy quality. Using a masterful combination of clear colours, free expressive brushstrokes, and 'lost and found' edges, Kasper artfully captures the interplay of light on the city's buildings and streets. The end result is a unique painting full of atmosphere and character, carrying his personal touch and creating a lasting impression on the viewer. Kasper is a member of the The Water Colour Society of Ireland