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An Introduction to Decorative Painting
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What's Included
Discover Tess’ tool kit
How to find inspiration
How to create patterns & motifs
Four step-by-step projects
An Introduction to Decorative Painting
32 lessons | 7 hours
In this in-depth course you will learn all the fundamental decorative painting techniques you need to embark on artistic projects of your own. From her Sussex studio, Tess will teach you how to approach painting a range of different surfaces and objects, how to create patterns, where to find inspiration and how to develop your own style. To help you build your skills and mastery of the subject, Tess will guide you through four step-by-step design projects, including painting a card lampshade, a decorative bordered mirror, a cupboard and a showstopping ceiling.
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Hand-painted details bring warmth, soul, and story into a space. They make a home feel alive.
— Tess Newall
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Lesson Plan
32 LESSONS / 7 HOURS
Meet Tess
The course begins with an introduction to Tess Newall and her work as a decorative artist. Tess reflects on her inspirations and discusses how transformative decorating painting can be within a room. She also goes through exactly what you'll be learning during your time together.
Tess’ inspiration and style
For your first lesson, Tess talks through her process of seeking inspiration. She also suggests how you might like to find your own sources of inspiration for the hand-painting projects you'll complete later on in the course.
Finding inspiration in historical buildings
Join Tess on a visit to the private chapel at Madresfield Court, a stunning stately home located in the Malvern Hills. Observe exactly how she approaches gathering inspiration, and how she translates this into her work.
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