The Art Of Landscape Painting 2026
Starts w/c 20th April
Learn light, colour, composition & perspective through guided studio sessions.
Work Directly From Life
The Art of Landscape Painting
Landscape painting asks us to balance observation with interpretation. It challenges us to simplify the complexity of nature, organise space, shape and light, and make decisions about what to leave in, what to leave out, and how to create a sense of atmosphere and depth. At the same time, it offers huge scope for expression through colour, mark-making, composition, and mood. Over the term, we will explore these unique challenges and opportunities through sketchbook studies, tonal work, colour mixing, and painting from both reference and observation.
Whether you are completely new to painting or have years of experience, this course is designed to help you build confidence, deepen your understanding, and develop a more personal response to the landscape.
Quick Overview
🗓️ Starts: WC/ 20th of April 2026
🕕 When: Daytime and Evening Classes available
📍 Where: Ipswich, Martlesham, Felixstowe, Melton, Needham Market & NEW CLASS – at Monks Eleigh
Skill Level: Beginners and intermediate
Cost: £285 for 12 weeks. £200 for Martlesham evening class 
Materials: Full Materials List can be found HERE
What You Will Learn
Over 12 weeks, this course takes you step-by-step through the core principles of landscape paintingg. Over the term, you will learn how to approach landscape painting with greater clarity, confidence, and creativity. We will explore how to simplify and design from reference, strengthen composition, develop tonal understanding, and use colour more expressively to create mood, light, and atmosphere. Alongside building practical skills in drawing, mark-making, and paint handling, you will also be encouraged to explore your own response to the landscape, so that your paintings feel both more convincing and more personal
Weeks 1–6:
Seeing Like an Artist: Turning Photos into Compelling Landscapes
The Power of Notan: Building Strong Paintings Through Tone
From Start to Finish: The Complete Landscape Painting Process
Finding Your Voice: Style, Influence, and Artistic Identity
Painting with Light: Shadows, Contrast, and Atmospheric Glow
Skies in Motion: Impressionist Atmosphere and Aerial Perspective
🎨 Weeks 7–12:
Painting Trees with Confidence: Structure, Character, and Texture
Designing Strong Landscapes: Composition Across Different Formats
Colour with Purpose: Designing Harmonies That Bring Paintings to Life
Mastering Greens: Mixing Rich, Natural Landscape Colour
Painting Outdoors: Observation, Light, and the Plein Air Experience
Open Session: Finish, Explore, and Create
Resources
💷 Payment
The full cost for this 12-week course is:
£285 for the daytime course in Ipswich, Felixstowe,Melton, Monks Eleigh and Needham Market
£200 for the evening class at Martlesham
This covers all tuition
To keep things simple, payment is made in full when booking.
If you’d prefer to pay in two instalments, that can be arranged on request — just get in touch.
⏳ Missed Sessions
If you need to miss a week, you’re welcome to attend any of my other classes as a catch-up (subject to space). Just let me know in advance and I’ll do my best to accommodate you.
🤒 Cancellations
If I’m unwell or need to cancel a session, I’ll either:
Add a replacement session at the end of term
Or offer a credit toward next term
If for any reason I’m unable to run the course at all, I’ll issue a full refund.