EMILY BALL AT SEAWHITE | CONTEMPORARY DRAWING AND PAINTING COURSES |
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Reflections from the Riverbank with Emily Ball
| A Rewilding Landscape Painting Course in Oxfordshire |
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Dear Visitor In late July/early August Emily is heading to White Cottage Studios in Oxfordshire to deliver a very special four day course brimming with her characteristic playful and perceptive approach to painting.
On Reflection - following the riverbank with Emily Ball
White Cottage Studios, near the River Thames at Little Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
Thursday 30 July – Sunday 2 August | £320
This course is part of the Emily Ball 'On Tour' programme – a chance for Emily to deliver courses in other artists' studios. The ‘On Tour’ offer is perfect for anyone who has a studio space and a group of artists who would like to experience Emily's way of teaching nearer to home; it's all the benefits of Emily's studio, but with the ease of being local to you.
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This course takes its inspiration from being by the river and a key part of the experience will be walking through the surrounding meadows around Wittenham Clumps. It is a beautiful setting: the winding body of water through the landscape is flanked by banks of willows with their twisted, feathered branches. The watery reflections mirror the sky and mature trees, casting their shadows which ripple, flicker and flow through the reeds. It is a feast for the senses.
During the four days, Emily will encourage each student to be expressive and experimental with their approach to drawing and painting in response to Nature: getting the materials to give back a palpable equivalent to the feeling, the sounds, smells and movement; exploring processes and exercises that will enable you to be playful and inquisitive.
“I will share with you my firm belief in the importance of developing your own language of paint. The materials and tools themselves offer so many possibilities and qualities that can give back the tactile feelings of the place. On this course you will dilute, puddle, mop, bleed, blot, flow, pour, rub, edit, scribble and drag in order to find the image of the landscape and river.” ~Emily
Read on to find out how the course breaks down day by day, together with details about materials and practical information about what to bring – everything you need to feel excited to book and fully prepared to make the most of your time with Emily and the riverbank. |
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“A study helps you find out what you love about the subject; selected and intensified. It also embraces the exciting qualities of the materials to help you take an imaginative leap into new ways of describing your sensations of the subject.” ~ Emily |
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On day one, you will make lots of studies on location, using guided exercises. Emily will supply all the materials you will need for making your studies. Working very small and intensely you will make work that explores not only the beautiful things that you can see but also the sensations of sitting, surrounded by Nature. The drawings will become your dictionary of possibilities back in the studio for the rest of the course. |
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Days Two - Four: In the Studio |
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The remaining days of the course will be spent in the studio, working from your studies to inspire new paintings. Emily will encourage you to work on a series of same-size paintings and show a generosity when it comes to the paint itself. |
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Emily’s intention is for each artist see the potential in their studies and guide them through selecting, arranging and intensifying the paintings. With the river being so close you will be invited to take short walks each day to refresh your connection to the place and to do some writing.
“I will also be bringing extra tools for everyone to enable gestural mark making such as; mops, trays, scrapers, sponges and rags. Warm up group exercises will foster play and give everyone courage to be physical and work without hesitation.” ~ Emily |
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At the end of day four there will be a display of all of the work created, so that it can be collectively reviewed and reflected on.
At its heart, this course is about connecting with the landscape and with your own instinctive way of painting. Through close looking, playful studies and generous, physical painting, you’ll discover how to let the river, the meadows and the shifting weather shape your work. |
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“My hope is that you leave with paintings that feel alive with sensation — and with a renewed confidence in your ability to work responsively, allowing your materials to speak as vividly as the place itself” ~ Emily |
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Materials You’ll need a selection of drawing materials, brushes, paints (acrylic or oil), and 3–4 prepared surfaces of the same size for studio work. A full, detailed materials list is available — please email Emily for the complete breakdown. Emily will be bringing some essential equipment to be used as required: - Large sheets of plastic to go on the ground if you like working larger outside, rucksack/stools for use outside
- A1 and A3 boards
- A range of papers – different sizes and weight - will be available for people to purchase by the sheet
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Course Practicalities
- Tea and coffee will be provided daily
- Please bring a packed lunch and water bottle
- Outdoor clothing for all weather: waterproofs, warm layers, sun protection – please check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
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Ready to book or want to find out more? |
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If you have any questions about the course or are a keen-bean who is ready to book your place, please email Emily using the button below: | |
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