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Helen Hanson – Landscape in Ink & Coloured Pencil

http://www.helenhanson.co.uk
  • Yorkshire-born, Lancashire-bred so says she can pass as a northerner despite living in the far south!
  • taught languages for about 17 years before becoming an artist and printmaker, maintaining a teacher’s approach to planning, presentation and encouragement
  • prefers coloured pencil and also working in ink in a creative way
  • interestingly, advocates an approach as printmaker rather than painter, using line + soft colour in a way that is reminiscent of etching and aquatint to teach landscape as subject matter with appropriate plants in context.
An effective ‘bridge’ between various discrete art disciplines. We think the way that larger scenes can be brought to life employing some of the influences from both printmaking and botanical illustration, can satisfy the desires of both creative and scientific appetites. Helen has a unique approach that has evolved from her teaching and professional work.
FEEDBACK FOLLOWING HELEN’S COURSES:
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“Approached this course with some apprehension as had never used ink or coloure dopenicl before. I have now been converted due to Helen’s excellent teaching and enthusiasm.”
“A very enjoyable course with a completely different combination of mediums. Excellent demos and advice how to proceed.”
“Thoroughly enjoyable and instructive”
“I have learned a great deal and have enjoyed the new experience.”
“Enjoyed the course enormously, and gained a great deal from it. New techniques, new ideas and different perspectives. Excellent tutor”
“Taken me out of my comfort zone. Once overcoming my initial fear I enjoyed the course.”
“Excellent course with very knowledgeable tutor.”
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August 2019

SUMMER CONTRASTS – LANDSCAPE IN INK AND COLOURED PENCIL

August 19th at 18:30 to August 23rd at 09:00
Higham Hall College, Bassenthwaite Lake
Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9SH United Kingdom

This slightly longer course combines the impact of ink with the softness and subtlety of coloured pencil to describe the lakeside in summer. Practise mark-making in ink and blending, embossing and lifting out in coloured pencil. Integrate both media to build an harmonious image using cool reflections and contrasting foliage shapes. Enjoy patient guidance from an inspirational Tutor. Suitable for all. Helen Hanson (Kent www.highamhall.com/Helen-Hanson) Residential: £392 Non-residential: £249

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January 2020

WINTER FELLS – LANDSCAPE IN INK AND COLOURED PENCIL

Sunday January 19, 2020 at 18:30 to Thursday January 23, 2020 at 09:00
Higham Hall College, Bassenthwaite Lake
Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9SH United Kingdom

Focus on the pattern of the fells in winter, using a subtle coloured pencil palette and contrasting dark Inks. Combine mark-making in ink and blending, embossing and lifting-out, build up a harmonious image in this exciting mix of media. Easy to manage techniques, inspirational ideas and encouragement in your individual style. Helen Hanson (Kent www.highamhall.com/Helen-Hanson) Residential: £392 Non-residential: £249

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