Peony painting in oils from a photograph

Get ready to bring your photo to life with some vibrant peony oil painting fun! Peony painting in oils from a photograph Come along in person to paint a peony in oils from a photograph. Spend a day immersed in painting flowers in oil paint. Inspired by the rich colours and dramatic lighting of the Dutch Masters, we’ll create a stunning still life of vibrant pink peonies, in a glass vase against a deep black background. After a lovely conversation with one of my students, we realised that painting from a carefully chosen photograph gives us the best of both worlds. Rather than relying on flowers staying fresh for two days or the light behaving itself, we can spend the entire day focusing on what really matters- learning to paint. I’m delighted to be offering this one-day traditional oil painting workshop for £145. Throughout the day, I’ll guide you step by step as we all work from the same carefully selected reference photograph. By using one image, I can demonstrate every stage of the painting as we go, making it much easier for everyone to follow along and giving you plenty of individual help whenever you need it. Together we’ll explore: • How to compose a traditional still life • How to begin a painting with confidence • How to work with a limited palette • How to mix luminous, natural colours • How to paint soft, lifelike petals without overworking them • How to paint convincing transparent glass • How to create depth, atmosphere and that wonderful sense of light that brings a painting to life This workshop is perfect whether you’ve never picked up an oil brush before or you’re looking to build confidence and improve your painting skills. It will be a little more structured than my usual workshops, with demonstrations throughout the day, but there will still be plenty of time for individual guidance and encouragement. If you’re a more experienced painter, you’re equally welcome to work more independently while I support you along the way. By the end of the day you’ll leave with a 30 × 24 cm oil painting ready to frame and hang on your wall, as well as a much deeper understanding of traditional oil painting techniques that you can take into your own work. What’s included • Professional oil paints • Painting mediums • Easels • The studio space • The reference photograph • Step-by-step demonstrations • Individual tuition throughout the day Please bring • A 30 × 24 cm canvas (or similar) • Oil painting brushes • A palette • An apron (or clothes you don’t mind getting paint on) As this is the very first time I’m running this workshop, I’d love to hear your feedback afterwards. I’m really excited to share this new way of teaching and can’t wait to see everyone’s paintings come to life.