with Andrew Kinmont
18th April 2026, Pulford, Cheshire
What makes some paintings instantly engaging — while others feel flat or unfinished?
It’s not the subject. It’s the composition.
In this fun, one-day workshop, you’ll learn a simple, practical approach to composition that you can apply straight away to your own paintings.
Rather than getting lost in complex theory, I’ll break things down into a small number of clear, visual principles that help you:
- guide the viewer’s eye
- create strong focal points
- bring balance and clarity to your work
Whether you paint landscapes, portraits, abstracts or still life, these ideas apply across everything you do.
We’ll explore easy-to-understand tools such as contrast, placement, and simplifying what you see — showing how small changes can completely transform a painting.
You’ll also begin to recognise the natural pathways the eye follows through an image — and how to gently lead the viewer through your work without overthinking it.
Along the way, we’ll touch on ideas like the Rule of Thirds and the Golden Ratio — but always in a practical, usable way that supports your painting, rather than complicates it.
This is a relaxed, hands-on studio day focused on doing, not just learning. You’ll leave with greater confidence, a clearer way of seeing, and techniques you can use immediately.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about composition — or wanted your paintings to feel more resolved and impactful — this workshop will give you a straightforward way forward.
Join us and start creating paintings that feel clear, balanced, and truly engaging.
Andrew Kinmont 