Loving the Lay of the Land - Semi-Abstract Watercolour Landscape Course

Painting Petite & Poignant Watercolour Landscapes - Beginners and Up

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Alison Fennell Landscapes
Alison Fennell Landscapes

I am Alison Fennell, a professional watercolour artist and art tutor from Wales, UK.

My mission is to help you see how to paint the landscape with forever tools of painterly perception and planning and to encourage you to express your emotive reaction to a panorama.

Having taught adults in both art and language both in the UK and in Europe in a variety of situations I feel well equipped to educate, enlighten and entertain. Hi have empathy for you as a student as I am almost completely self-taught so I understand your struggles.

I am calm, compassionite and constructive as a tutor and only want you to succeed.

Read some of my student testimonials if you'd like to be reassured ...Tutor Reviews on Facebook

If you have any questions email me at [email protected]

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This course will take you from start to finish in painting semi-abstract watercolour landscapes from photographs.

See the general way we will proceed via this graphic below!

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Course Curriculum


  WELCOME! To "Loving the Lay of the Land - Painting Semi-abstract petite & poignant Watercolour Panoramas"
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  Module 1 - In a Nutshell - How To Paint a Landscape
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  MODULE 2 - Supplies & Techniques
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  MODULE 3 - Mood & Motive
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  MODULE 4 - Palette, Paints & Perceiving Colours as Tones
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  MODULE 5 - Simplification & Massing
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  MODULE 6 - Concepts & Approaches to Composition in Landscape Painting
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  MODULE 7 - Light & Colour
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  MODULE 8 - Landscape Features - Sky, Mountains, Vegetation and Ground
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  MODULE 9 - Petite & Poignant Panorama Tutorials
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  Module 10 - Course Summary and Next Steps & About Alison Fennell &
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts when you enrol and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish. I will be here to support you whatever your timeline is!
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
How much does the course cost?
£95 - which can be paid as 4 monthly installments of £25 a month - thus spreading the cost:)
Do I need any previous watercolour or drawing experience?
Some watercolour experience will help but it is not essential. You will be able to access and engage with the content and techniques as a total beginner.

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