Tutor info - Course Details, Dates & Prices
John trained as an Art teacher at Doncaster and in Drama at Derby University. He teaches art and drama, acts professionally and sings with a band. He produces paintings that can be enjoyed by not just the ‘seasoned art collector’ but anyone who has an appreciation for the arts.
John has a keen interest in landscape painting. The vast sweeping horizons of the Derbyshire Peak District, the rugged terrain and ever changing light over Cumbria, North Yorkshire Moors and the shorelines of Pembrokeshire and Cornwall all provide him with a rich variety of subject matter.
John works mainly with acrylics but sometimes mixes media using anything and everything that is permanent, to achieve the desired effect. He uses a variety of found materials, making marks and interesting textures with anything at hand. John scratches, scrapes and sometimes flicks or throws the paint onto the canvas to create runs and dribbles that suggest waves or interesting cloud formations.
Texture and Colour in Landscapes, in Acrylic
2-4th July 2012
£255 Day Attendance (including lunch)
£510 Residential (full board)
Suitable for all abilities
John Connolly is renowned for his use of colour and texture when creating sensational artwork. John is an enthusiastic tutor who inspires students to explore new ways of applying paint to canvas.
In this three day course, John will guide students in discovering their point of interest, be it the horizon, contrast of colour, texture or changing light.
Tuition will be through demonstration and step-by-step workshops both within the studio and on location. This course is ideal for those students wishing to 'loosen up' in their work as John often flicks, pours and throws materials onto the canvas or paper.
Places limited to 12 so please book early to avoid disappointment.