FINDING FLOW | BRÍGH STRAWBRIDGE
Dates: Sat 25th & Sun 26th July 2026
Times: 10am - 2pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: all levels welcome
Please see detailed workshop information below
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aBOUT THE WORKSHOP
Join artist Brígh Strawbridge for a two day workshop which will focus on learning how to paint water in its many forms. Each participant can choose their own specific source of inspiration centered around water; for example it could be a seascape, a flowing river, water in a vase with flowers etc.
You will learn brush and blending techniques, how to use colour theory to your advantage in both composition and building your palette, alla prima painting skills, how and when to use added mediums without white spirits and much more. Brígh will also discuss how to best utilise your materials including information on which brushes to use for each stage of painting and brush maintenance and care with eco friendly cleaners.
The workshop will focus on both the goals of the group as well as the individual; one to one guidance will be given throughout the workshop along with demonstrations for the whole group. Based on your approach Brígh will be able to assist you in identifying your own potential painting style and which methods might particularly suit your unique ability.
All levels are welcome.
Students will bring their own materials and while oils are the primary medium for this class students may use acrylics for some initial layers if desired. This workshop will help you to develop your painting skills and gain confidence in your painting practice.
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Painting techniques that will allow you to paint many different types of water, from the smooth rippled surface of a lake to the crashing waves of the sea.
Specific colour theory applications for building your palette with particular attention to undertones within blue pigments .
Brush and blending techniques as well as knife and rag techniques.
One to one guidance will help you learn how to tune into your own unique style of painting.
In depth knowledge on brush types and which to use at each stage of painting to refine your technique.
How to harness the natural attributes of oil paint without having to add a thinning medium.
At what stage to use an added medium such as safflower oil or cold wax and which ones are best suited when painting smooth versus choppy water.
Compositional skills.
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1. Oil Paint (Preferably Winsor & Newton Brand)
Suggested colours:
Titanium White
Prussian Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Chrome Yellow Hue
Permanent Rose
Viridian Green
Raw Umber
Burnt Umber
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Red
Cobalt Blue
2. A primed canvas or canvas board in a size of your choice. (Be sure to prime your canvas even if it says that it is already primed, with either gesso or acrylic paint.)
3. A palette. (You can use any non absorbent surface as a palette, such as an old lunchbox lid, a tile etc. disposable palette sheets are also available.)
4. A printed image to work from that inspires you in keeping with the theme of water, please do not use an image on your phone.
5. Brushes. ( You will need a range of brushes from large to small, about 1and a half inch as the largest, depending on the size of your canvas. You will need a number of synthetic or soft haired but still robust brushes to be able to try some of the blending techniques in the workshop.
