How to Paint Aerial Landscapes Tutorial with Artist Liz Elton
Description:
In this session, we will produce dynamic landscape paintings inspired by aerial view satellite images. Using reference imagery Liz has selected, we will examine interesting patterns on the surface of the Earth to create a colourful artwork.
Materials used:
• A4 paper
• Felt tip pens
• Watercolour paints
• Coloured tissue paper
• A cup for water
• Palette or plate for mixing paints on
• Paint brushes
• Pritt stick
• Scissors (or try tearing
• Image pack (download below)
• Optional: A3 card to create a mount for your finished work
• Optional: Acrylic paints Printable resources:
• A4 Google Earth reference images
• A4 Earth templates
• A4 sheet of armchair images
Liz Elton
Liz Elton is an artist who makes large landscape installations thinking about food and waste. She encourages us to think about how matter is recycled in the universe, and how that might be a source of hope and new possibilities.