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Landscape Painting

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This course is designed for students eager to explore the beauty of nature through landscape painting. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced painter, you will develop skills in various techniques to capture natural scenes, ranging from sweeping vistas to intricate details, using a variety of mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolour, and mixed media. At the end of this course, you will have developed and honed your landscape painting abilities that reflect your artistic journey.

What You’ll Learn

In this Landscape Painting course you will cover:

  • Key principles of landscape painting, including composition, colour theory, and brushwork
  • How to work confidently with a range of mediums, such as oils, acrylics, and watercolours
  • Techniques for capturing light, atmosphere, and natural detail in your surroundings
  • How to paint from both photographic references and direct observation
  • The fundamentals of plein air (outdoor) painting and how to adapt your approach on location
  • Strategies for developing your personal style and creative interpretation of landscapes
  • Observational skills to help you see and translate the world with clarity and expression
  • How to build a cohesive landscape painting portfolio that reflects your artistic voice

Classes Starting Soon

Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
19 Sep 2026
Sat
10:30-16:30
1 day
Dominic Kennedy
City Academy, Farringdon
£110.00
21 Nov 2026
Sat
10:30-16:30
1 day
Dominic Kennedy
City Academy, Farringdon
£110.00
19
Sep
19 Sep 2026
£110.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:30-16:30
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Dominic Kennedy
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
21
Nov
21 Nov 2026
£110.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:30-16:30
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Dominic Kennedy
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon

Benefits of Taking This Course

During this course, you will have the opportunity to explore a range of painting approaches. You'll learn how to observe and translate what you see in real-time, experimenting with oils, acrylics, and watercolours to express light, atmosphere, and distinctive details in your subject matter. The course emphasises creativity and personal style, encouraging you to develop your own interpretation of the world around you.

Throughout the course, you’ll receive one-on-one guidance, engage in hands-on exercises, and benefit from constructive feedback in a supportive group setting. By the end, you will have gained confidence in your ability to paint with authenticity and flair, and you will leave with a portfolio of vibrant, expressive works that showcase your personal vision.

Course Content Breakdown: Techniques and Focus Areas

1
Foundations of Landscape Painting
  • Introduction to the genre and its traditions

  • Choosing and preparing your surface and materials

  • Establishing a basic toolkit for landscape painting

2
Working with Mediums: Oils, Watercolours, Acrylics
  • Techniques unique to each medium

  • How to switch between or combine mediums

  • Understanding drying times, layering, and mixing

3
Light, Shadow & Natural Atmosphere
  • Capturing the effects of light and weather

  • Using tonal value and contrast for depth

  • Creating atmospheric perspective

4
Composition in Landscape
  • Framing and balancing your scene

  • Using the rule of thirds, leading lines, and focal points

  • Simplifying complex natural forms

5
Sketching & Observation Skills
  • Quick studies vs detailed observation

  • Sketching on location to gather references

  • Developing confident drawing skills outdoors

6
Painting en Plein Air (Outdoors)
  • Setting up efficiently in outdoor environments

  • Responding to real-time changes in light and weather

  • Tips for mobility, comfort, and safety while painting outdoors

7
Styles & Interpretation
  • Exploring Impressionism, Realism, Expressionism and abstraction

  • Adapting techniques to suit different visual styles

  • Finding a personal voice through style experimentation

8
Texture, Layering & Mixed Media
  • Building depth through layering paint

  • Creating texture with palette knives, sponges, or natural materials

  • Integrating mixed media to enhance visual interest

9
From Sketch to Finished Painting
  • Planning and executing a complete landscape painting

  • Refining your composition and colour palette

  • Final touches and evaluating your work
10
Feedback & Reflection
  • Group critique sessions and one-to-one feedback

  • Reflective exercises to track progress and growth

  • Ongoing advice for continuing your landscape practice

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