Edge GreenWay | The Great (art) Outdoors | Where Water Meets Land with Ashley Frost

Where water meets land : bring colour, light and energy to your paintings. Start with a small compositional study in charcoal. Your tutor Ash Frost will then demonstrate how to begin the painting and to then apply paint using a both brush and palette knife to create texture, light and atmosphere in your work. Working at your own pace to paint your own work, you will learn a little about the formalities of drawing, colour theory, tonal values, and brushwork in oils or acrylic.

What to expect

Be shown some simple techniques for finding gesture and colour to create texture and atmosphere in your paintings.

Materials

As this session is for experienced painters, please bring your small en plein air painting kit with a limited colour palette. Travel light! You can work in either oil or acrylic.

Suggested kit to included a limited colour palette (oil or acrylic):

Ultramarine blue
Cobalt, cerulean or torquoise
Burnt Umber
White
Mid yellow
Warm red
Cool Red

A sketch book and soft graphite pencils (4B-6B) or willow charcoal
Eraser hard
Synthetic bristle brushes in three sizes (suitable for working on a small canvas)
palette
palette knife and a rag
A small view finder made from two L – shaped pieces of card board (optional)
A small canvas or board or paper prepared with a coloured ground (optional)
Paint

If working in oil paint:

• oil paints
• Odourless solvent
• Medium
• Small containers, lidded jar for solvent

If working in acrylic paint:

• Medium
• Water
• Small containers

What else to bring

A hat, sunscreen, bottled water and your lunch, or you can buy from the nearby cafe.

Something to sit on: a lightweight camping stool or chair or a picnic rug to sit on the ground.

If you have a portable/travel easel that would be really useful too.

These free workshops are presented by Art Est. Art School as part of Edge GreenWay, sponsored by Inner West Council.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDGE GreenWay: The Great (Art) Outdoors?

The Great (Art) Outdoors is a multi-day event filled with free outdoor art workshops. It is part of the Inner West Council’s EDGE 2022 program. The main event date is Sunday 15 May (which is when most of the workshops take place) however, free workshops will be running from 13-21 May. To download the full Great (Art) Outdoors program, click here.

How much does it cost to attend?

Participation is free thanks to Inner West Council.

Can I just turn up on the day?

All participants must pre-register. You will need to enrol each person age 5 and over attending on the Art Est website.

Can I join more than one group?

No, you have to pick a favourite! Due to limited numbers, you will only be able to register for one workshop. You are unable to move between different workshops on the day.

Can I just send my kids along?

Due to safety issues in the great outdoors, children under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the whole session. Many of the workshops are family friendly, and this is indicated in the course information. It’s a great chance to do some art in the great outdoors together!

Can I bring my dog?

Sure, dogs welcome. Please keep them on a lead, pick up after them and make sure you have water and a bowl for them.

Where is the Great (art) Outdoors located?

Inner West GreenWay, along Hawthorne Canal, between the CityWest Link bridge and Cafe Bones. For directions, click here

Will I have to walk very far?

This will depend on the location and format of your group activity. Some will be based in one place for the whole time, others will explore the area a little but you won’t have to walk too far and minimal fitness levels are required.

What should I wear?

Dress for all weather conditions. Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes. A hat. An apron if you have one or be prepared to get messy (maybe!)

What if it rains?

If it’s a light rain, bring an umbrella, wear a raincoat and make sure your picnic rug is waterproof. We are now planning for most workshops to be held undercover. However, if it’s torrential rain or extreme weather conditions, we will message all registered participants to advise any changes to the program.

What else do I need to know?

We will be in touch with you to confirm all arrangements closer to the date, so check your email inbox for news.

If you have any questions, please email art@artest.com.au, call or message to 0491203545.