Delivery method: In person teaching in The School of Art, Room 601

Painting Pollinators can be studied as a stand-alone course, and it is an optional course for the Certificate of Higher Education in Natural History Studies at Aberystwyth University.

Course Description

 

This course provides the opportunity to explore a range of watercolour and mixed media techniques for depicting a wide variety of pollinator species including bees, butterflies, moths, wasps, hoverflies, ladybirds and beetles. Throughout the course and the creation of life studies we will find out more about these fascinating creatures, their behaviour, food source and ecological role. Techniques will be explored for depicting form, texture, colour, creating field studies from life as well as magnified images and intriguing illustrations.