Description
Windswept Cottages – Soft pastel online workshop
Inspired by a winter walk at Lee Bay in Devon, this wonderfully characterful cottage immediately caught my eye.
Buildings can sometimes make us tighten up and worry about straight lines and perspective. In this workshop I want to approach things rather differently.
We’ll look for the character of the building – its shapes, stonework, windows and slightly quirky details – and interpret them with relaxed pastel marks.
During the workshop we’ll explore:
- simplifying buildings into manageable shapes
- creating convincing stonework without painting every stone
- windows, darks and reflections
- retaining the character of an old building
- using expressive rather than overly architectural marks
- deciding which details really matter
When: Tuesday 17 November, 10am–12pm UK time
Where: Live on Zoom
Recording: Available within 24 hours, with access for at least 12 months
We’ll work in the sketchbook for this session, making it a lovely opportunity to experiment without feeling that everything has to become a finished painting.
Join live or work through the recording afterwards at a pace that suits you.
Want to join me for more than one? This workshop is also included in my Autumn Series 2026, with six daytime workshops, the festive workshop, four evening Q&As and additional Series benefits. See more workshops from my Autumn Series 2026.
