On this workshop you will be exploring the “Art of Letting Go” . You will learn to trust your senses and own intuition in making landscape paintings. No plans, no intellection, no preconceived ideas, just emotionally and physically responding to the landscape/seascape…
Workshop from 10 am to 4 pm both days.
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For further information please contact James directly mailto:jtatum@btconnect.com
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James’s workshops are aimed at developing students to see like an artist – to see the world as shapes, not objects – focusing rather on tones and the relationships between shapes and forms. He also encourages an element of chance and risk, through which new possibilities for painting are discovered.
As he says, “For me, painting is a celebration of mystery. It’s the wisdom of uncertainty and insecurity. The asking of questions without answers. It values imagination over reason. The fiction that points towards the truth.”
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“Thanks to both James and Frances, I had such an amazing weekend with brilliant people in wonderful surroundings. It was very inspiring and I learnt so very much, from composing an ‘seeing’ a painting from a photograph, through to loosening up and letting go of old hang ups and preconceived ideas to help laying paint down in a much more intuitive way. Many thanks. I will be back.”
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“I recently enjoyed one of James Tatum’s art workshops at Sea View Barn. What a fabulous setting! Frances made everyone so welcome and James put us all at our ease with his friendly, relaxed manner. We were lucky enough to stroll down to the cliff top in glorious sunshine to observe and sketch the stunning view before returning to watch a painting demonstration by James. His work is amazing! The rest of the day was spent on our individual projects and James was on hand to guide and advise as and when. He really encouraged everyone to explore their own ideas whilst offering suggestions along the way. He’s a really approachable and encouraging teacher and I would highly recommend his courses. So enjoyable. Sea View Art Barn offers the perfect place to explore your creativity! Go for it!”
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