Painting the Language of Light: Workshops and Retreats
Step out of the studio and into the light of the South African landscape. Whether you are a curious beginner or an experienced painter, my workshops are designed to equip you with the tools to translate your deepest observations. We focus on the fundamental tools of the landscape artist—drawing, composition, and confident brushwork—all anchored by the desire to translate the memory and awe that a specific moment of light evokes. Join me in the field, from the heart of the Karoo to the midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, to find the light that brings your paintings to life.
The King’s Grant Retreat
A Deep Dive into Plein Air Colour
7th to 11th September, 2026
King’s Grant Country Retreat, Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal
Bookings now open!
This is more than a painting course; it’s an immersion. We will spend three days focused entirely on capturing the quality of light and atmospheric perspective in the spectacular Natal landscape. You will receive extensive one-on-one instruction on hue, value, and temperature relationships to build the illusion of light—the very technical process that underpins my South African landscapes.
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Paint With Purpose: Practical Skills from the Studio
My teaching is rooted in my daily practice as a professional Karoo landscape painter. I focus on giving you the practical, repeatable techniques that create impact and translate the emotion you feel in the field onto the canvas.
- The Colourist’s Toolkit: Master colour temperature, value, and mixing to translate light’s unique emotional signature—the very language of awe.
- Depth & Atmosphere: Learn techniques to give your landscapes depth, creating a convincing sense of place and atmosphere.
- Translating Memory: Develop intentional compositions and use value sketches to plan a painting that centres on a specific, powerful moment or memory.
- Medium Focus: Our core lessons use Oil Painting (my primary medium), with all core concepts easily translated to acrylic or gouache.
