Martin Conway Artist & Illustrator
Specialist Subjects:- Marine & Fantasy Artist
Subjects covered:- Just about everything
Painting Holidays

Contact Tel: 01967 402201



Dates 08
Arrive Depart Duration Cost
Sunday 2.pm
10th February
Friday 2.pm
15th February
5 nights £499

Sunday 2.pm
16th March

Friday 2.pm
21st March
5 nights £499
Sunday 2.pm
20th April
Friday 2.pm
25th April
5 nights £499

From beginner to intermediate level, this course will take you through choosing your subject; basic drawing skills; preparing and laying out  your materials; the finished article:
Weather permitting, a half day will be spent aboard a yacht
giving the student the opportunity to view and paint land/seascapes from a different angle.
You will stay in 4 Star luxury accommodation and breakfast, light lunch and dinner is included in your price

To view the bedrooms please click on this link

Painting Holidays with Martin Conway
Enjoy the experience of developing a skill or learning a new one in a beautiful location surrounded by spectacular scenery in Strontian Lochaber at
Heatherbank Guest House
If you would like to view the location of your painting holiday please click on the Heatherbank link above

Contact Martin by clicking on this link
Martin Conway is an established Artist
with works sold widely in the UK and overseas.


Course Syllabus
Monday: 
Pencil Drawing
Composition; Perspective; Proportion & Solidity
Tuesday:  Watercolour Painting
Selection of paper paint & brushes; Care of materials; Primary colours; Techniques
Wednesday:
Field trip
Study, discussion and collation of potential subjects
Thursday:
Field trip
Preparation and Composition of subjects
Friday:
Finalising work and departure
Excercises during course
Various excercises will be given in Reproduction; Still life; Imaginative; Wildlife; Land/sea scapes and Portraits

You can bring your own equipment and supplies but if you are a complete beginner we can supply you with a full starter set at a discounted price saving almost £30 on the RRP see details below

The above costs do not include materials however we can supply you with the following package:-

reeves paint box
RRP £29.99

Reeves Superior Wooden Watercolour Box: A comprehensive set of Watercolour paints and equipment in a stylish wooden box. Set contains:
26 Tubes 12ml Reeves Watercolours ~ 2 Drawing pencils ~ 1 Pencil sharpener ~ 1 Putty Rubber ~ 4 various brushes ~ 1 Mixing Palette

 

Paint pad
RRP £11.50

Winsor & Newton Artists Water Colour Spiral Pads: Each pad contains 15 sheets of Cold Pressed (Not) surface - 300gms/140lb paper. Artists Water Colour paper has been developed for artists seeking the finest in water colour paper. It is mould made from 100% cotton and is guaranteed 100% acid free. It is internally and externally sized and has a clean white surface which helps to maintain the brilliance of colour.

brush pack
RRP £32.99

Pro-Arte "Budget" Price Pure Sable Brush Sets - Set comprises of sizes 4,6,8,& 10

 

 

Paint Brush
RRP £6.99

College Watercolour Brushes - Round: A quality watercolour brush at an economy price! Made from brown synthetic filaments with nickel-plated brass ferrule. They have good colour holding and are durable in use - an ideal substitute for sable brushes. The handles are made with wood from managed forests.


pencils
RRP £5.49

Derwent 6 Graphic Pencils Set: Six high quality graphite pencils, in assorted degrees, ideal for all kinds of drawing and sketching.
Contains: 1 each 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B Free sharpener. All in a tin.


drawing Block
RRP £24.99

The Artsphere Arts and Crafts Workstation Fantastic Offer! Fix it - Tilt it - Rotate it A versatile desktop workstation which swivels and rotates to any working position. A brilliant new concept for artists, modellers and craft enthusiasts. Work surface area: 420 x 300mm Total weight: 2.6 kgs


Back Pack
RRP £14.99

Artists Back Pack: Made from woven nylon fabric and containing multiple pockets. The Artists' Back Pack offers the perfect solution for painting 'in the field'. Each bag comes with adjustable shoulder straps so that the bag can be converted for use as a back pack or satchel.

 

Total RRP £126.94 Our discount price to you £99.00


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