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A Guide to Oil Painting , Landscapes and Still LIfe
This class is for those looking to either start painting with oil paints or to improve their technique and abilities with the use of oil paint. We will look at how to use oil paint and apply it, tips and techniques for the use of oil paint. You will learn how to mix colours, use different media to manipulate the paint and the use of different type of brushes. We will then move onto composition and specific techniques for painting both landscapes and still life.
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Clothes you don't mind getting covered in paint (Oil paint is difficult to remove) or protective clothing.Location
At student's location: Around Henley on Thames, United Kingdom
At student's location: Around Abingdon, United Kingdom
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At teacher's location: King James Way, Henley-on-Thames, UK






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About Me
I am a largely self taught artist who has been exhibiting and selling my art since 2016. For many years I did this along side my day job as a lawyer but I am now a full time artist based in Henley-on-Thames. I have been teaching children art since September 2022.I specialise in oil painting and most of my painting is done with oil paints. Many people are frightened of using oil paints. In these classes I will introduce you to oil paints and teach you how to use them to overcome these fears.
You will learn techniques and tips to improve you skill level and learn how to compose and paints landscapes and still life paintings.
Education
Legal QualificationsJuly 2008 Obtained Higher Rights of Audience (all proceedings)
2003–4 LPC: Distinction Manchester Metropolitan University 2002–3 Postgraduate Diploma in Law: Commendation Manchester Metropolitan University
Educational Qualifications
2000 Biochemistry BSc. 2:1 (Hons)
UMIST (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology) 2000–2001 PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Leeds University. Stayed in the PhD programme for one
year before deciding it was not the right career choice. Led to published research.
1990–1997 Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School, Marlow, Bucks
1997 3 A Levels (History, Biology, Chemistry) B,B,C
1995 10 GCSEs
Experience / Qualifications
Fine artist - 2016 to presentI specialise in oil paints. I have a particular interest in landscapes and exploring the boundaries between figurative and abstract painting. I have been exhibiting since 2016
Teaching
Teaching Assistant at Artspiration (self-employed, part time) - September 2022 to present.
Assisting in art classes for children aged 5–7 and 7–11 years, teaching a wide variety of techniques and media, every Sunday afternoon.
Exhibitions
Art Cafe Oxford - Solo show, Art Cafe, Oxford – August to October 2022
Nettlebed Arts and Crafts Show - Group show, Nettlebed Community Centre - July 2022
Fluid - Group show, Espacio Gallery, London - June 2022
Henley Arts and Crafts Guild Spring Show - Group show, Old Fire Station Gallery, Henley-on-Thames - June 2022
Law Society Art Group Annual Exhibition - Group show, Online - March 2021
Old Fire Station Gallery - Solo show, Henley-on-Thames - April 2019
Law Society Art Group Annual Exhibition - Group show, Chancery Lane, London - January 2019
Indo Bar Winter Group Show - Group show, Indo Bar, London - December 2018 to February 2019
Candid Arts Christmas Fair - Group show, London - December 2018
Flowers and Rocks - Solo show, Beans Love Greens, London - November to December 2018
The River Lea - Solo show, Hoxton Cabin, London - June 2018
The River Lea - Solo show, Indo Bar, London - April 2018
Law Society Art Group Annual Exhibition - Group show, Chancery Lane, London - January 2018
Indo Bar Winter Show - Group show, Indo Bar, London - November 2017 to February 2018
Liminal Boundaries - Group show, Brookmill Pub, Deptford - November 2017
Chalmers Bequest Gallery - Solo show, Stoke Newington, London - August 2017
Law Society Art Group Annual Exhibition - Group show, Chancery Lane, London - January 2017
Law Society Art Group Annual Exhibition - Group show, Chancery Lane, London - January 2016
Prizes
The Radcliffe Chambers Prize for Best Acrylic/Oil Painting - Law Society Art Group Annual Exhibition 2021
Special Commendation - Law Society Art Group Annual Exhibition 2022
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