Sunlit Trees and Landscapes in Acrylic with Hashim Akib (April 2027)

Urban Landscape Painting in Acrylic, with Hashim Akib 

Join me for an in-depth three-day workshop of ‘Sunlit Trees and Landscapes’ in acrylics. Using vibrant colours along with Impressionistic brushstrokes, we’ll recreate various landscapes with trees and light as the main focus.

Along with short demonstrations there’ll be plenty of one to ones to access your own personal goals. You’ll produce several artworks based on the theme with new skills to take forward. You’ll also discover the best and most practical ways of using acrylics with emphasis on self expression, colour with less obsessive drawing.

 

The course is suitable for beginners or more experienced painters, just bring along an open mind. We will mainly be studio based working from photographic references which will be supplied.

Please note: We will mainly be studio-based, working from photographic references, but if the weather is favourable, we can head outside to do some quick sketching. 

What will I learn?

• You will gain greater knowledge and practical understanding when painting in acrylics

• You will be able to simplify and tackle any difficult scene by applying building blocks of colour with minimal detail

• You will develop processes and strategies to create a consistent style

• Gain an understanding of colour mixing theory when using a palette of dominant colours, including using colour creatively rather than tonally

• You will learn the importance of large flat brushes for self expression along with confidence building

Who is the tutor?

 

Hashim Akib began his career as an illustrator. For 15 years he worked with a wide range of clients from broadsheet newspapers, design and advertising campaigns. The discipline of his profession gave Hash a solid grounding in drawing and painting which set him in excellent stead for a move into fine art. His painting quickly gained recognition and he was awarded the title of Artist of the Year 2009 by the SAA (Society of All Artists). Hashim’s work can be found in private collections across the UK and overseas. He has exhibited with the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, New English Art Club, Society of Wildlife Artists, David Shepherd Artist of the Year and Royal Society of Marine Artists at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London. His work features in the UK’s National Art Collection. He has produced a best selling acrylic course online for Domestika, worked with art manufacturer Daler Rowney and has written several best selling art books including Painting Portraits in Acrylics, Acrylic Techniques for Dorling Kindersley and has a new book published by Search Press entitled Acrylics Companion. Keen to share his expertise, Hashim has also taught his unique techniques to art schools in the UK, Italy and France.

Course Structure

Day 1 - On day one you’ll be provided an overview of the advantages of acrylic painting and as an introduction to mark making shown examples of how Impressionist/ Post Impressionist artists painted landscapes and trees. We will employ some of these techniques using limited colours to replicate some simple landscapes.

Day 2 - On day two you’ll be shown how to replace tonal values for colour temperature. There will be an emphasis on using dominant colours, under mixing pigment and minimal layering. We will utilise complementary colours to create dramatic colour schemes and consider bolder mark making statements.

Day 3 - On day three we will look at colour choices and consider painting strategies before tackling a longer, more involved painting. You’ll be shown the finishing details, when to stop with advice on varnishing, presentation and framing your artworks.

 

Materials

Materials

Photographic references will be provided over the three days.

Here is the list of the specific acrylic colours and brushes that I use. DON'T PANIC if you don't have the colours, brand or brushes suggested, as these are just recommendations, please bring along what you have. Although an artist-quality Titanium White is an essential. 

 

 Acrylic Paints: Amsterdam Acrylics or Liquitex heavy Body

 

• Cadmium Yellow Lemon
• *Cadmium Yellow Medium
• *Cadmium Red
• Sap Green
• Permanent Blue Violet
• Cobalt Blue
• *Phthalo Blue
• Phthalo Green
• Prussian Blue
• *Yellow Ochre
• Mars Red
• *Titanium White, artist quality

 

*** symbol for most essential colours

Brushes:  Rosemary’s Ivory Acrylic Flat Head Brushes 

• Size 8
• Size 10
• 1 x 1 ½ "2 inch 

Or: Daler Rowney System 3, Flat Wash

• Size 19mm
• Size 25mm
• Sky Flow Wash 1 ½”, 2 inch

Additional materials:

• Water pot
• Mixing tray or scrap paper
• Palette, something like this www.artsupplies.co.uk/item-radial-sorting-tray.htm
• Canvas/pads: I always work on canvas, but acrylic or watercolour pads or primed board are fine.

If you are painting on canvas, bring enough for two paintings a day, at least A3 in size or larger, and watercolour or acrylic paper/ pad for quick exercises 

 

Useful websites:

https://www.jacksonsart.com/amsterdam-acrylic-paint

https://www.jacksonsart.com/royal-talens-amsterdam-expert-acrylic-paint

https://www.rosemaryandco.com/acrylic-brushes/large-ivory-short-flat

https://www.rosemaryandco.com/acrylic-brushes/ivory-short-flats

https://www.jacksonsart.com/search/?q=daler+rowney+sky+flow+acrylics

https://www.jacksonsart.com/daler-rowney-system-3-acrylic-brush-sy55-sh-short-flat-3-4in

 

How many students will there be?

There is a maximum of 12 participants, and the tutor will customise the course according to your individual needs.

Studio Access & Parking

The studio and car park open at 9:30 am each day. We kindly ask that you do not arrive before this time, as staff will be preparing the space.

We close at 5:30 pm, so please ensure you are packed up and ready to leave by then. Thank you for helping us keep everything running smoothly! 

If you have any questions, please see our frequently asked questions or contact us.