Hi folks

This week was our final lesson in the “Animal 2” Beginners Mixed Media Course and we finished in flamboyant style with these magnificent peacock paintings! We used Derwent Inktense Blocks for the main painting with some charcoal pencil for the details. What a great way to finish the course. Thanks for all your fantastic artwork this term. More classes coming soon!

Below are some of this week’s pictures and you can see more on our Instagram page at: @leedsartgroup.

Bye for now

Wendy

Hi everyone

I will be live streaming a “Hare” Draw Along using soft pastels via my Patreon page on Wednesday 22nd March at 6.00pm – 7.30pm.  This is available free to anyone who has already subscribed to my Patreon page.  If you haven’t yet subscribed you can do so by clicking on the link below and following the instructions.

https://patreon.com/ArtbyWendyAtton?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

By streaming this Draw Along via Patreon it means I can record the lesson and then post it on my Patreon page.  So even if you can’t make the live lesson you can watch it at any other time and even pause the video if you need more time to work on particular areas.  It costs £6 +VAT per month to subscribe and with this you’ll gain access to the 9 other videos already posted with at least 2 new posts every month.  You can unsubscribe at any time.

A full list of materials and reference image for the Draw Along are available on my Patreon page.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Hope you can join me.

Wendy

Hi everyone

Lovely leopards were our subject this week in the “Animal 2” Beginners Mixed Media Course. We used a prepared paper painted with an acrylic wash to create the colour element of the picture. Then used black drawing ink with a dip pen and white Posca pen to add the tone. Such a gorgeous animal and you all did it justice. Well done!

If you want to see a video of my leopard drawing with full instructions then sign up to my Patreon page by clicking on the following link. There are also 7 more videos to watch with at least 2 new posts every month.

https://patreon.com/ArtbyWendyAtton?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Below are some of this week’s pictures and you can see more on our Instagram page at: @leedsartgroup.

See you soon

Wendy

Hi everyone

In the “Animal 2” Beginners Mixed Media Course we drew these beautiful peacock butterflies using soft pastel. A very messy medium but you can create some lovely colourful effects. In the final lesson of the “Inspired 2” online course we looked at the work of Edgar Degas, also using soft pastel and focusing on subtle colour mixing. In the “Pencil & Paper 3” online drawing course we used everything we’ve learned so far in the course and drew it all in one box. Brilliant work everyone, well done! Shame this is the last week of the online courses for now but more coming soon!

Below are some of this week’s pictures and you can see more on our Instagram page at: @leedsartgroup.

See you soon

Wendy

Hi folks

This week the “Animal 2” Beginners Mixed Media Course created these colourful cows using oil pastel and really experimented with colour mixing. In the “Inspired 2” online course we celebrated (a little belatedly) Chinese New Year using watercolour and other media including collage, to make fabulous patterned paintings. The “Pencil & Paper 3” online drawing course had one of the hardest subjects to draw this week – reflective objects. So well done for rising to the challenge. Great work everyone, well done!

Below are some of this week’s pictures and you can see more on our Instagram page at: @leedsartgroup.

See you soon

Wendy

Hi everyone

I’ve created a new video channel using Patreon where you can view my instruction videos and other arty things.  If you haven’t heard of Patreon it’s a bit like Youtube but you pay a monthly subscription fee and you can view the content anytime you like.  The videos will be available permanently and you can watch them as many times as you like.  There are currently 6 videos posted and I’ll be making at least 2 new posts every month.  I’ll be trialing this for the next few months to see if there is enough demand for this.  So if you want to support it then click on the link at the bottom of this email.  Here’s what you can expect from your subscription:

• Exclusive content available to Patrons only that you won’t have seen in any of the Leeds Art Group online courses.
• Video tutorials & lessons.
• Sketchbook tours – have a flick through some of my sketchbooks with me.
• Time lapse videos and real time instruction videos.
• Reference images where possible.
• Hints and tips on using a variety of different media and different subjects.
• Materials lists.
• Time lapse videos of my own commission work (including the little terrier portrait below).
• At least 2 new posts every month.
• Unlimited access to all my videos and posts anytime, as many times as you like.

If that all sounds good and you want to join then just click on the link below and it will take you to the membership page.  Then click on “Join” and follow the instructions.

https://patreon.com/ArtbyWendyAtton?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Patreon takes payment when you join and after that on the 1st of each month.  You can unsubscribe at any time. 

If you have any questions then please get in touch.  Also, if you’ve decided to join and there’s something you’d like to see on Patreon then let me know and I’ll see what I can do.  

Hope you can join me.

Wendy

Hi everyone

For week 3 of the “Animal 2” Beginners Mixed Media Course it was time to get messy with charcoal. A great medium for creating texture and there was plenty of it on these amazing iguanas! Not wanting to be left out, the “Inspired 2” online course also used charcoal to create some fantastic, delicate drawings based on the photography of Karl Blossfeldt. The “Pencil & Paper 3” online drawing course used everything we’ve practiced so far to produce drawings of bags, focusing on tone, shape and shading. Such beautiful drawings everyone. Hope you’re all enjoying our little break this week. Looking forward to seeing all your pictures again when we’re back in class next week.

Below are some of this week’s pictures and you can see more on our Instagram page at: @leedsartgroup.

See you soon

Wendy

Hi folks

Another great week of artwork. In the “Animal 2” Beginners Mixed Media Course we got mean and moody with these dramatic drawings of wolves using scraperboard. The “Inspired 2” online course went right back to the 16th century Ottoman Empire for the inspiration for these Iznik ceramics paintings. The “Pencil & Paper 3” online drawing course veered away from observation drawing this week and produced some fantastic illuminated letters focusing on tone, shading and mark making. You’re all doing fantastically well, great work everyone!

Below are some of this week’s pictures and you can see more on our Instagram page at: @leedsartgroup.

See you soon

Wendy

Hi everyone

It is good to be back in class again after our Christmas break with more online and face to face classes for 2023. The “Animal 2” Beginners Mixed Media Course kicked off the term with these fab watercolour pencil drawings of fish. The “Inspired 2” online art course did some gorgeous Cézanne inspired oil pastel drawings and the “Pencil & Paper 3” online drawing course started with a classic – natural forms, and produced some beautiful tonal drawings.

Below are some of this week’s pictures and you can see more on our Instagram page at: @leedsartgroup.

See you soon

Wendy

Hi everyone

I’m pleased to let you know that Leeds Art Group courses will resume in January 2023, both online and face to face.

The following online courses will be running from Monday 23rd January 2023.  These classes are open to anyone over 18 years of age.   Scroll down for further information on each course. The closing date for payments is 13th January 2023.  

Face to Face courses

“Animal 2” – Beginners Mixed Media Course

Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Road, Headingley, LS6 3AW.

Mondays 10am – 12pm – morning course (Ref: ANI2MORN)

Mondays 6.30pm – 8.30pm – evening course (Ref: ANI2EVE)

Online Courses

“Inspired 2”  – Online Beginners Art Course (via Zoom)

Tuesdays 10.00am – 10.30am – morning course  (Ref: INS2MORN)

Tuesdays 6.30pm – 7.00pm – evening course  (Ref: INS2EVE)

“Pencil and Paper 3”  – Online Beginners Drawing Course (via Zoom)

Wednesdays 10.00am – 10.30am – morning course  (Ref: PP3MORN)

Wednesdays 6.30pm – 7.00pm – evening course  (Ref: PP3EVE)

All classes will be taught by myself, Wendy Atton B A (Hons).   If you would like to view my work please visit my website at http://www.wendyatton.co.uk or my Instagram page @wendyatton_artist.  Please note that places cannot be reserved without full payment and all fees are non-refundable in part or in full.

The online courses only are free to any NHS employees as a thank you for just being wonderful.  Just send me a photo of your staff card when you book.

If you have any questions or would like to book a place please get in touch by either email:leedsartgroup@yahoo.co.uk or telephone: 07788 871286 or use our “Contact” page.  Payment can be made by bank transfer or cheque.  If you already have my online payment details please use the correct reference when booking and please drop me an email when you have paid so that I can confirm receipt and book you on the correct class.

Face to face courses

Mondays

“Animal 2” – Beginners Mixed Media Course

Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Road, Headingley, LS6 3AW.

Mondays 10am – 12pm – morning course (Ref: ANI2MORN)

Mondays 6.30pm – 8.30pm – evening course (Ref: ANI2EVE)

Start date: Monday 23^rd January 2023 – this course will run for 7 lessons over 8 weeks (no lesson 13th February 2023).

Price: £70

In this course you will learn how to draw a variety of animals e.g. leopard, wolf, etc. in a wide range of media (pencil, paint, pastel, etc.) from photographs. Each week we will tackle a different animal and use a series of simple steps to gradually build up a picture. The course will give you the basic skills you need to help you continue with your drawings in the future.

This course is designed for beginners and is ideal for animal lovers or anyone who would like to improve their drawing/painting skills whilst experimenting with a variety of materials.

Please note: You do not need to have completed the Beginners Animal Portraiture Course 1 in order to do this course.  The ability level is the same but the course content will be different.

Online courses

Tuesdays

“Inspired” 2: Online Beginners Art Course – Morning course: 10.00am – 10.30am (Ref: INS2MORN)

“Inspired” 2: Online Beginners Art Course – Evening course: 6.30pm – 7.00pm (Ref: INS2EVE)

Please specify which time slot you would like when booking.

Start date: Tuesday 24^th January 2023 – this course will run for 5 lessons over 6 weeks (no lesson on Tuesday 14^th February).

Price: £25

In this course we will look at other works of art and use them as inspiration for our own artwork creations.  This may mean recreating all or part of a picture or simply using it as reference for our own ideas and interpretation. This course is designed for beginners but would be suitable for all abilities.

Materials

The course will explore a range of different media including watercolour, oil pastel, charcoal, etc.  Alternative media suggestions will be given for each lesson, so if you don’t have the specific materials used in the example, you will still be able to have a go at the tasks.  The bare minimum you will need for the course is a pencil and something to create colour.  A full list of materials used in the lessons will be included in the booking details.Please note:  you do not need to have completed any of the previous “Inspired” courses in order to join this course.  All courses are stand alone courses.

Wednesdays

“Pencil and Paper 3″: Online Beginners Art Course – Morning course: 10.00am – 10.30am (Ref: PP3MORN)

“Pencil and Paper 3″: Online Beginners Art Course – Evening course: 6.30pm – 7.00pm (Ref: PP3EVE)

Please specify which time slot you would like when booking.

Start date: Wednesday 25^th January 2023 – this course will run for 5 lessons over 6 weeks (no lesson on Wednesday 15^th February).

Price: £25

This course is specifically designed as a drawing course for beginners using just pencil and paper (and maybe a rubber and pencil sharpener might be handy too) so that those with limited art materials at home are still able to join.  As subject matter, we will use everyday objects from around the home that most of us will have.Please note:  you do not need to have completed any of the other “Pencil and Paper” courses in order to join this course.  All courses are stand alone courses and are aimed at beginners.

Online Lesson Format

Lessons

The lessons will be delivered via a 30 minute online live chat/demonstration in which I will explain each task and you will be able to ask any questions.  We will use “Zoom”, an online web conferencing program and you will be sent a link on how to download this with your booking confirmation.  Zoom is free and you don’t need to set up an account.  You will be sent a link before the start of the course which can be used each week to take you straight to the lesson.

Recorded video

Following the lesson you will also receive a link to a 30 minute recorded video of the whole picture being created by myself from start to finish in time lapse together with instructions along the way.

Information sheets

I will also email you an information sheet following the lesson with step by step instructions on how to create the picture. 

Feedback/advice

Once you have produced your picture I would be happy to receive any photos of your work via email, text or WhatsApp and would gladly offer any advice or feedback that you might require.

Showing off

At Leeds Art Group we do like to show off our wonderful creations!  So if you send me a photo of your work there’s a good chance I will put it on our website or our Instagram page @leedsartgroup.  If you’d prefer me not to do this, just let me know.  Or if you’d prefer to do your own showing off then you can join the Leeds Art Group WhatsApp group so that you can all post your masterpieces on there whenever you like and see what the rest of the group are doing.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Wendy