Contemporary Figurative Painting Course

Join this personalised, one-to-one figurative painting course and discover contemporary figurative painting through observation, colour and composition, all guided at a pace that suits you.You'll begin by talking through your interests, inspirations and experience, whether you've got a clear idea already or need a helping hand finding one, so together we can shape a concept that feels genuinely personal and exciting to paint. From there, I'll introduce you to a range of painting surfaces, from paper and wood to canvas, and guide you through the possibilities of different paints and drawing materials, including acrylic, gouache, watercolours and crayons, so you can discover what best supports your artistic interests and working methods.With your materials chosen, you'll learn how to turn your ideas into a strong composition, working through references, sketching techniques and surface preparation before gradually building your painting. I'll demonstrate how to develop a work with confidence, layer by layer, from broad shapes and colour relationships through to finer details, while exploring different approaches to brushwork, texture, atmosphere and expressive mark-making.Throughout the process, you'll receive individual feedback tailored to your goals, helping you refine your work while developing and trusting your own artistic voice. My teaching is informed by over two decades of professional artistic practice, five years of Fine Arts education, and four years of postgraduate study at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. This means you'll be learning through an approach shaped not only by years of making and exhibiting artwork internationally, but also by the critical thinking and methodology associated with university-level Fine Arts education. Rather than simply demonstrating techniques, I aim to help you understand why you are making artistic decisions and how to build a sustainable, independent creative practice.Because this course is designed to grow with you, each class builds on the last, introducing new techniques, materials and ideas alongside personalised guidance. As your confidence develops, I'll also help you build your own collection of materials and tools, choosing those that best suit your evolving practice rather than encouraging unnecessary purchases.By the end, you'll have established the foundations of a long-term painting practice, supported by personalised mentorship and a structured approach that continues to evolve with every session. Whether you're taking your first steps or looking to deepen an existing practice, my goal is to give you the confidence, knowledge and critical understanding to continue developing as an artist long after each class ends.Alongside my studio practice, I'm also the co-founder of Fair Art Trade, an international platform that supports and promotes contemporary artists. As a member of its board, I occasionally identify emerging artists whose work demonstrates a distinctive commitment and potential. While there is no formal pathway or guarantee of inclusion, exceptional students may, where appropriate, be encouraged to apply or be considered for the platform. My priority is always to support each student's artistic development, but I'm equally committed to helping dedicated artists connect with wider professional opportunities when the time is right. Personalised mentoring, practical painting skills and long-term artistic development. Read more details