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STUDENT'S PAGE This new page is available exclusively to student's who have attended one of my courses or bought my e-book. Presumably your here because you have had some tuition from me, or are a privelidged visitor. Either way you may want to have some more personal tuition on Watercolour Painting. If thats the case please allow me to make some suggestions. OPTION 1 EXCITING NEWSBook a beginners half day course then go it alone, maybe also buy the e-book to guide you through the process. This option is best suited to those, who may not be comfortable learning in the company of others, and prefer it to be a solitary experience. Maybe even book the odd hour on Skype for additional guidance if required. OPTION 2 As above but also come to one of the regular Art Clubs. This option would suit someone who's idea about their hobby is to learn at home sometimes, but who would like to improve their circle of friends, and learn in the supportive company of other artists, and like minded people. OPTION 3 Any or none of the above, but also to book a complete structured course, over a number of sessions to suit you. The Course is 20 Lessons in Length each taking 3-4 hours
THE OPTION 3 COURSE This is the most intensive way of learning and is completely flexible, and designed to suit you. You can learn at a speed to suit you having lessons a few times a week, or once a month or more frequently, it is completely your choice, and you can change at anytime you like. The course is designed with your total convenience in mind. You can either book, and pay for blocks of lessons say four at a time, or book the whole course which makes an ideal Birthday or Christmas Present. Buying this way is also the cheapest method and comes nicely presented in a gift box which includes a unique, Hand- Painted personalised Greeting Card and invitation to the course. It also comes with a Free Gift of the CD of the whole course, so that special someone in your life has something to wet their appetite, on their special day. OR MAYBE YOU WANT TO CHOOSE YOUR OWN SUBJECTS ? You can even 'cherry pick' from the lessons if there are some subjects you feel will be less interest to you, maybe because you already feel that these particular areas, are your strengths perhaps, no problem just choose the ones you do want to do. The course is available either in Cherkovo, at a location of your choosing (by special arrangement), or in a Hotel in beautiful Sozopol on the Black Sea Coast Resort, at additional cost. If you would like to discuss any of these options, or any of your own then please let me know. Remember a Gift of Watercolour Painting Lessons lasts a lifetime, and not just for Christmas ! For the cost of all the tuition options please see my
NEW EXCITING NEWS FANCY A LONG WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY PAINTING AT THE COAST ? Through a friend, I can now offer you HOLIDAYS AND SHORT PAINTING BREAKS at the Black Sea coast resort Town, of Pomorie. There are 4 apartments sleeping up to 18 people One luxury apartment with 2 bedrooms, and three other standard rooms. All feature air-conditioning and balconies and just 50 mtrs from the Sea. The studio and apartments are located right in the centre of the Old Town with it's Bars, Restaurants, Harbour, Churches and Square, so a nice break, with lots of painting opportunities, is guaranteed. Prices are yet to be finalised but will be very reasonable and include tuition and materials if required. Please let me know if you are interested. 'Sryada' Art Club every Wednesday 11am in Cherkovo, near Karnobat Saturday also available by prior arrangement only Admission 15 lev per person 3 hours including refreshments Please bring your own materials as these are not provided The Club will meet weekly or fortnightly depending on the time of year
e-mail me for further details  'E-BOOK' 'Watercolours for Beginners' A complete step by step guide by Yorkshire Artist Martin Stephenson See the preview now on youtube now ! E-BOOK VIDEO If you want to upload some sample pages just click on this link SAMPLE PAGES DOWNLOAD Click on 'download' then open or save it's in PDF format which is on most computers SEE MY E-BOOK PAGE FOR FULL DETAILS NEW TUTORIAL VIDEO'S NOW ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL The following Videos are now available on my YouTube Channel
Please click on the link below to take you directly to my YouTube Channel My YouTube Channel It's my first attempt at video's so hopefully they will improve and I never realised my accent was so pronounced so I will try harder. Also for those hooked on counting I use the word 'denote' 15 times on the 3 video's maybe you can double check ! It would be helpful if you can leave comments and subscribe to my YouTube Channel I hope you enjoy it ! I will be posting more content and updating it regularly STUDENTS COURSE NOTES If your require the course notes, they are available on pdf file please contact me and I will e-mail you them. Available Course Notes to date:- Beginners Half Day Course MATERIALS USED ON THE COURSE My preferred supplier is the Armstrong Centre in Bourgas, full details of them are on my links page. They do have a website but at the moment it's only in Bulgarian. PAPER 140lb (300gm) Bockingford The weight is important the make is not. PAINTS Van Gogh tubes, colours used on the course. In the UK there are Artist and Student qualities choose the Artists ones. Though a little more expensive, they are guaranteed for 100 years in case you paint that masterpiece ! Lamp Black Paynes Grey Burnt Umber Raw Umber Yellow Ochre Raw Sienna Lemon Yellow Gamboge Light Red Hookers Green No 1 Sap Green Untramarine Blue Cobalt Blue Currelean Blue Chinese White OTHER ITEMS Board ( ideally ply or mdf it needs to be porous so the tape sticks ) Gummed or Masking Tape Mixing pots or Pallette (white only recommended) Brushes - Sable are best Paints - Tubes over pans Graphite pencil or soft pencil Putty Rubber or eraser Craft Knife Pencil Sharpener Waterproof Ink Masking Fluid (never use a good brush for this) 2 Containers for water White Candle Salt Tissue or Kitchen Roll Cotton Buds Cocktail sticks Hairdryer FURTHER READING During my courses I sometimes make reference to Artists or Publications that have helped or influenced me in the past. I list them below for your information. It may be worth doing a Google search to start with until Amazon comes to Bulgaria ! Ron Ranson - Books 'The Ron Ranson Technique' and 'Fast and loose'. Whilst I really don't like most of his work his technique using only a big brush called a hake made me loosen up as an Artist. Edward Seago - Influential English Landscape Artist I love most of his work Rowland Hilder - Influential English Artist I once had the pleasure of exhibiting a few of my very early works alongside a full sheet 'Hilder Original' in The British Watercolour Society, in The Winter Gardens in Ilkley. His handling of scenes of rural Kent and the oast houses were a constant influence on me. His latest book was a must have for me, and a regular Christmas present in an earlier life. John Blockley - English Artist His Work and Books got me hooked on textures and opened my eyes to more unusual techniques ! Ashley Jackson - Yorkshire Artist Great with skies and recording the moods of Nature that influenced me ! Oh and he is from Yorkshire too. GENERAL INFORMATION I will keep this special page updated, so please keep checking back. If I change the password I will inform you by e-mail. You are also invited to leave comments on my Guest Book page. NEW 'IN DEPTH' INTERMEDIATE COURSE MATERIAL AVAILABLE NOW These are more in depth studies of certain aspects covered in the Beginners Course. They cover more thoroughly certain elements painted in a landscape, they include areas such as :- HOW TO DRAW WHAT YOU SEE WET INTO WET TECHNIQUE PAINTING SKIES PAINTING WATER AND HANDLING REFLECTIONS PAINTING LAND AND ROCKS PAINTING TREES AND FORESTS PAINTING BUILDINGS PAINTING PEOPLE IN THE LANDSCAPE PAINTING ANIMALS IN THE LANDSCAPE If you would like me to travel to your area to teach just let me know. REFRESHER AND INTERMEDIATE COURSES ALWAYS AVAILABLE. IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU WANT SPECIFIC TUITION IN ANY ASPECT, IT'S JUST 10 LEV AN HOUR. ALSO AVAILABLE VIA CAM ON SKYPE IF YOU GET STUCK IF YOU KNOW OF ANY FRIENDS THAT MAY BE INTERESTED IN MY PRIVATE TUITION, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. Just contact me at your convenience. As an 'old boy (or girl)' you are now a member of a growing and exclusive club, and as such I would like to see your work as you progress on your personal Watercolour journey, so please e-mail me, your paintings. If you require critique at any time just request it, and I will cast my eye over your work and help you to progress. Your work can also be featured on my website as a guest artist, all I need is your best work and a few words about you. Happy Painting Pilgrims and don't forget stand up, paint fast, paint loose and keep it clean. And don't forget to really look, not just see ! Oh and it's meant to be fun.................. so relax ! Thank-you for your custom, and patronage, which is greatly appreciated. Throughout the history of Art it has always been kind people like you, that have kept struggling Artists like me painting, nothing has changed has it. Martin x |
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