Fantastic Beasts & How to Paint Them
Learn how to paint real and fantastical beasts using ancient techniques from the rich world of
Islamic art.
Join us on a journey exploring fabulous creatures, both real and imagined. This course will cover all
practical aspects in painting your own illuminated composition inspired by the exquisite borders of
Islamic manuscripts. We will begin by looking at the historical and stylistic context of these works of
art, tracing motifs though the Silk Road to their arrival in the Islamic lands. Students will have the
opportunity to learn about traditional painting and gilding methods. In guiding the class though
practical drawing and painting exercises, this comprehensive course will show students step-by-step,
how to gild their illuminated painting.
The course will be supported by illustrated talks, group and one-to-one feedback, and teaching
resources developed over 15 years of experience with the craft.
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Learn how to paint real and fantastical beasts using ancient techniques from the rich world of
Islamic art.
Join us on a journey exploring fabulous creatures, both real and imagined. This course will cover all
practical aspects in painting your own illuminated composition inspired by the exquisite borders of
Islamic manuscripts. We will begin by looking at the historical and stylistic context of these works of
art, tracing motifs though the Silk Road to their arrival in the Islamic lands. Students will have the
opportunity to learn about traditional painting and gilding methods. In guiding the class though
practical drawing and painting exercises, this comprehensive course will show students step-by-step,
how to gild their illuminated painting.
The course will be supported by illustrated talks, group and one-to-one feedback, and teaching
resources developed over 15 years of experience with the craft.
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