Brian is a professional artist specialising in watercolour. His paintings have exhibited at Open Exhibitions internationally, gaining numerous awards from the RI, RWS, RWA and RSMA Art Societies. He is a member of The Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour based at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London.
Brian sells his work at various galleries around the UK and at Open Exhibitions. He tutors watercolour and acrylic on a regular basis at West Dean College along tutoring painting holidays around the world. He also runs weekly Watercolour Workshops on Zoom which have proved successful since Covid. He also demonstrates and tutors workshops at art societies around the UK and Europe.
Brian regularly writes feature articles in art magazines worldwide including The Art of Watercolour, International Artist and The Artist.
Please visit Brian’s website for further information and to view his gallery pages.
Come and join Brian to capture the stunning location of this tucked away jewel to fine tune your skills building on existing knowledge, looking to grow on your artistic journey.
Working on small quick exercises through studio paintings to the excitement of the plein air all within the exclusive grounds of Westcott Barton.
We will also visit a nearby coastal town to paint around the foreshore which offers lots of different options for the artist.
We will explore concepts and build on established individual preferences. Remember brain before brush let the pigments play.
We will gather during the afternoon around 3pm on Monday 14th July settling in our accommodation which is solely for our use. As the afternoon progresses with a demonstration, discussion and good food as we acclimatise in this unique retreat.
We then have 3 days of indulgence with paper and paint within the studio and the beautiful grounds which will allow us to push our boundaries and challenge our perspectives. Returning to the real world after breakfast on Friday morning.
During our stay we have full board starting with dinner on Monday evening at around 6.30pm. On top of that there will be tea, coffee and biscuits which are freely available in our studio breaks.
Course spaces are limited to around 12 participants to ensure Brian has the ability to provide you with personal advice and support during your time here.
All painting abilities welcome.
All media welcome.
All your own materials and equipment relating to your chosen mediums. Easels for working outside could be useful.
A detailed list of suggested materials and equipment will be available after your booking is confirmed.
- Tuition, accommodation and meals during your stay, including an evening meal on day of arrival and breakfast on day of departure.
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INTRODUCTORY OFFER
Single occupancy in secure room, with own bathroom facilities: £795 per person.
Single occupancy room or shared room (twin or double), but sharing bathroom facilities: £750 per person (minimum booking for two and both must be participating in the retreat).
Non-participating partners sharing a course participant's room are welcome: £430 per person and includes meals. This option is subject to availability.
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RETREAT BOOKING FORM (PDF) - please right click and save to your computer.
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