Introduction to Miniature Painting Online Short Course

Immerse yourself in the vivid colours and wondrous stories of Persian and Indian miniature paintings. On this short course you will explore Eastern and Western, ancient and modern influences and you will create your own miniature painting.

Topics:

• Paper preparation
• Burnishing
• Variety of tracing and transferring techniques
• Inking in lines
• Brushwork tips, tricks and techniques
• Pigments and paint making (optional)
• Paint application techniques
• Colour, composition and framing theory and ideas
• Special rendering and shading techniques
• Special outlining techniques