We are delighted to be able to welcome here at last the lovely American watercolourist Brienne M Browne, who will be with us for a week-long course from Saturday 18 September to Saturday 25 September 2021. You can find out more by clicking here.
Brienne endeared herself to us in the first email conversations we had, writing the unforgettable sentence: “Much to her mother’s indignation, Brienne owned little clothing that was not covered in paint.†We shall see about her clothing, but we know that her passion for painting is undiminished.
Brienne says: “I find beauty in everyday life, the so called ‘mundane’. Ordinary people going about their everyday lives inspire me. I especially enjoy painting en plein air, where each painting reminds me of where I was, of the experiences I had, the sounds, smells, and the people I met. As I try and capture the essence of a scene, my paintings are always more about a moment in time than about a particular location. I enjoy sharing how I see the world.â€
As for teaching she says: “If you want to improve your painting skills, you need to get outside and paint! Learning to paint on location is not only fun and exciting, but can help you with your studio work. Painting in Italy is also just a dream come true”.
During her workshop, Brienne will demonstrate and explain her painting process for plein air painting, sharing some great exercises and practices that will help you become a better plein air and studio watercolour artist. With the use of strong value sketches, bold washes, and quick energetic strokes, Brienne will show you how to unify and bring excitement into your watercolour paintings. No experience with watercolour painting is necessary, but some drawing experience is recommended.
If you are new to plein air painting, it can be scary and hard to know where to start, know what to paint, and how to deal with the elements. Don’t worry! Brienne will teach and guide you through the process of painting with watercolours on-location. Her enthusiasm about watercolour and plein air is infectious and you can’t help but have a good time while learning and exploring in Italy.
Praise from one of of Brienne’s previous students: “Brienne’s workshop is great. She goes through each step guiding you through the process clearly while demonstrating her techniques and approach. I really learned a lot from her critique, as well. I would highly recommend this workshop to ANYONE, be it a beginner or an advanced painter, wanting to learn watercolor.â€
To recap: Brienne’s watercolour week will run from Saturday 18 September to Saturday 25 September 2021, and we still have a few places left.
Cast off the coronavirus and join us for inspiring teaching, warm hospitality wonderful scenery, delicious food and the convivial company of like-minded people.
Brienne M Brown
18 – 25 September 2021
Watercolours
To learn more about Brienne and her course at the mill, please visit her 2021 Profile Page.