JACQUES LE MOYNE: Drawing Flowers

Discover the exquisite botanical paintings of Jacques Le Moyne and learn Renaissance watercolour techniques through slow and steady drawingWorking from Le Moyne's exquisite flower studies in the British Museum collection, we'll explore the techniques behind his luminous watercolours and remarkable observational skill. His paintings blur the boundaries between art and science, treating flowers not just as decorative motifs or scientific diagrams, but like individual plant portraits!As part of the class, you'll also receive a carefully researched materials guide developed specifically for this workshop alongside a more accessible list.JACQUES LE MOYNE: Drawing FlowersOnline Live Class: 16th July 2pm BST2 weeks Recording included in all ticketsPay What You CanTaught by artist and tutor Frances StanfieldIn this class you'll be guided in creating your own botanical study using transparent watercolour and touches of opaque bodycolour (gouache), learning how to build colour gradually through layers, simplify complex forms, and capture the distinctive character of a plant through careful observation.Along the way, Frances will introduce Le Moyne's remarkable botanical album and share some of the materials and techniques used by Renaissance artists, providing a sprinkling of historical context to the practical exercises.As part of the class, you'll also receive a carefully researched materials guide developed specifically for this workshop. Alongside a simple, affordable materials list, you'll receive an extended guide exploring modern equivalents of the pigments, brushes and surfaces that Le Moyne may have used, helping you continue your botanical painting practice beyond the class.No previous experience is needed. Historical reference images from the British Museum collection and the materials guide will be sent before the class!Suggested Simplified Materials List:(Extended materials guide will be in your online event page after booking)Don't worry if you don't have everything, just join with what you have! You can always choose to invest in more materials at a later date.PaperIdeally, smooth (Hot Press) watercolour paper, around 300gsm but any watercolour paper will doPaintA basic watercolour setWhite gouache or opaque white watercolourBrushesRound size 0 or 1Round size 3 or 4DrawingHB pencilEraserOtherPalette / plateWater potKitchen towel or clothThis class is suitable for all levels!Everyone is welcome to join this Pay-What-You-Can classTickets:We suggest an amount of £20. However, we understand that may not be possible for everybody. Please be honest and pay what you can afford so that we may continue to offer our sessions on this basis whilst also giving our tutors a sustainable wage.There is also a ticket option to "Pay It Forward" to support us and our students! We offer classes for free to those who can't afford the minimum amount (If this is you please email us to join for free). This continues to ensure our classes are available to everyone!Once booked:You will receive a confirmation email and be able to access information on how to join the event via your eventbrite "Online Event Page" You can access this by signing into eventbrite or creating an account using the email address that you booked with.In the Class:You can't be seen or heard in our classes, your audio and video are automatically turned off and there's no way these can be turned on. You can talk to us and others in the class in the chat box!We love to see your drawings or anything else our classes inspire! You can share them with us by tagging us on instagram (@londondrawinggroup) or emailing us if you don't have socials.About the Tutor:Frances Stanfield is a founder member of LDG and a practicing artist. She is also author of The Drawing Ideas Book and the Printmaking Ideas Book.@frances.stanfieldARE YOU TRYING TO BOOK VIA THE EVENTBRITE PHONE APP?!We have been in touch with Eventbrite, and they have informed us that currently you cannot book tickets to online