Ian McManus
Ian McManus is based in Suffolk. Whilst at school, the only subject he was
really interested in was art. He has done a variety of jobs throughout his
life, none of which fulfilled the creative side of his nature and thirty years
or so after leaving school, he decided to take up art again. Ian began with
acrylics and oils but was never happy with his efforts. He wanted to enroll
on an art course at the local college but the only course available was for
watercolour, so he thought he'd give it a go! From there on he was
hooked on watercolour and now paints exclusively in that medium.
He is mainly self-taught over 30 years with input from some of the best
known international watercolourists such as John Yardley, Herman Peckel
and Alvaro Castagnet. He is now an accomplished artist, a full member of
Institute of East Anglian Artists (IEA) and sought after tutor. Ian has
recently produced a DVD and The Gallery Holt, a prestigious art host in
Norfolk, exhibit his annual show displaying over 50 paintings.
His unique style of combining accuracy yet direct brushwork injects a dynamic feel into his artwork. Ian's artworks span a
wide range of everyday subjects from street scenes bustling with figures to tranquil landscapes, all have a contemporary
freshness hard to capture in watercolour. Ian believes that anyone who is passionate enough about painting can learn to
paint. His relaxed yet informative approach helps others get the most out of the challenging yet fascinating medium of
watercolour. Ian supports students with the technical and creative aspects of better picture making such as improving
drawing and compositional elements. He helps students achieve a good understanding of tonal values, clean direct paint
application and confident brush strokes to bring a greater sense of vibrancy, light and atmosphere to paintings.
One Hour Watercolour Demo
Double Occupancy £895
Single Occupancy £950
Non-Painter £640
Dates : 19th - 23rd May 2025
Media : Watercolour
Type : Location
Paint with Ian McManus in Watercolour in and around Dartmoor National
Park, where you will paint cascading rivers with rocks, panoramic
moorland views and beautiful moorland villages.
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