Moor to Sea Arts

Class Members Week 9 Autumn 2023

autumn Term week 9

Date: 5th & 6th December 2023

Tutor: Rob

Free painting


what to bring

Your usual materials, and the painting you are working on.



Time to snap

The photo on the right is a great example of when a sketch just couldn’t capture the inspiration. When you see light like this, drop the pencils and grab your camera!


TOPIC of the Week:

What you are trying to say in your painting? Discuss.


Quote of the week

“If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.”

Edward Hopper


book of the week

Starting With Watercolour

This is the updated version of ‘Starting with Watercolour’ by Rowland Hilder. First published in 1966 the pocket sized books so successful that the publisher suggested re-issuing the book in a larger format. With full colour illustrations, more step-by-step treatments it also takes into account developments in painting materials and techniques.

Comment form Siân …

“I find the concept of any Rowland Holder painting being in ‘full colour’ quite amusing. Hmmmm… amazing brushwork and understanding of tone though, well worth a look.”



Last updated: 20.11.23