An exciting 2 week Wildlife Art course

                       in the African bush.

 

 

Anyone with a passion for art and the African wildlife will appreciate this wonderful opportunity to observe plants and animals in their natural surroundings.

    

 

 

 

The emphasis of Off Beat Safaris wildlife art course is to encourage a natural and exciting development of art skills whilst at the same time learning and witnessing the miracles of a complex and intriguing environment.

Not only learning the process and techniques of capturing these phonomena but developing an appreciation and understanding of some of South Africa's exciting cultures, fauna and flora. 

 

 

 

This is undoubtely the ideal way to develop and improve art techniques. 

Also to capture and express the beauty of nature and art itself- a true potential for unlocking and growing the creative talent of one's inner self. 

 

 

 

 

        Various mediums include:

 

 

 

         Pencils                     Ink                                 Pastels             

              

 

       Watercolour                       Acrylic                               Oil

    

 

  The wildlife art course is designed and structured to accommodate all level of artistic capabilities and experience.

 

 

We also incorporate an equestrian component which allow the students to work with and study animal movement and behaviour on a one to one basis.This vital skill to capture wildlife in their natural surroundings is focused on the conformation- skeletal and musclar composition and are important components to understanding motion and physiological design.

Out rides for those that are interested- it is wonderful to ride amongst the animals!

 

             

 

 

   During the program there is always a high emphasis on fun and participation with game drives and walks on the property.

                                       

 

The course material consists of:

An introduction to the bush- the identifcation of animals and plant species, game drives and walks.

A foundation course- a series of excercises to "see" differently; discover a new visual language, new ideas and true creativity. Excercises are ongoing throughout the course.

The anatomy and movement of animals.

The revelation of colour.

Drawing as a means of releasing the artist within.

Daily discussions and fun activities.

Trips to "Big 5" reserves and local places of interest to inspire and express your individual style.

 

When not out in the bush with easels and chairs, the remaining art sessions and lectures take place either on shaded decks of the camp area or in the open grass thatched art studio.

 

Accommodation- ( also see Self- catering bush lodge details for more info and pics.)

    

        

This is an eco- friendly camp.The accommodation is really special.You will be staying in neat, thatched chalets, usually sharing with one or two others. The camp is set in a riverine area where you will most probably wake to the sounds of the bushveld. The showers and western- style toilets are located close to the rooms. They are open- air structures with running water - hot water is supplied by fire "geysers."Taking a shower under the magnificent stars contributes to the overall African experience.

A communal chill out area is a thatched lounge/dinningroom. Here meals are prepared.

Cool off in the quaint splash pool. A hide overlooking the waterhole makes for good game spotting.