Learning objectives
■ Make thumbnail and tonal sketches
■ How to interpret, not copy from a photograph
■ Practise mixing greens
Renowned for its beauty, Riverhill Himalayan Garden near Sevenoaks in Kent is a perfect choice for artists and, having discovered the wonders of this garden, I have since returned to tutor outdoor painting workshops there. Like all gardens, it changes with each season, providing wonderful and varied compositions, textures and colour.
Although a garden of 12 acres within a short distance of the main house, a variety of garden styles can be found, including a formal walled garden with bright borders
