Taking inspiration from Vincent van Gogh’s iconic ‘Sunflowers’ Monochrome Painting: Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, invites you to reimagine this famous artwork using a limited colour palette.

Working in monochrome or duotone, artists explore how tone, contrast and expressive mark making can create powerful visual impact without relying on full colour.

Guided by demonstrations and one to one support, you will experiment with layering techniques, brushwork styles and ways to build depth through light and shadow.

By limiting your colour options, the session encourages close observation, creative decision making and confidence in working with expressive strokes inspired by Impressionist painting.

By the end of the workshop, maker will complete their own monochrome interpretation of “Sunflowers”, gaining a stronger understanding of tonal values and how they shape compositions. 

Basic materials provided. Food and drink is also available for purchase throughout the session from our cafes. This workshop is suitable for ages 18+.

What is a Monochrome Painting?

Monochrome painting is a creative technique where artists use a very limited colour palette, often just one or two tones, to focus on light, shade and structure.

By removing the distraction of many colours, painters can explore composition, form and expressive brushwork with greater clarity.

About your tutor

Denisa Mansfield is an artist whose work explores expressive colour, movement, and emotion through the language of Impressionism and abstraction.

She works primarily in oils, with a focus on how traditional methods can be reinterpreted in contemporary ways. Her practice celebrates curiosity, creative risk-taking, and the joy of discovery through paint.