Come join us for an immersive 3-day figure drawing workshop that blends classical atelier principles with a perceptually inquiring approach. This unique synthesis aims to provide participants with a holistic approach to figure drawing, fostering a deeper understanding of anchored traditional and contemporary methods.

There will be daily demonstrations by the instructor coupled with in-depth individual feedback on participants drawings throughout the workshop. A variety of ideas will be discussed such as a systematic approach to achieving accurate proportions, comparative measurements, dynamic gestural action, the importance of careful observation and more.

Participants will develop new ideas for blocking-in the figure from life that captures a sense of rhythm, proportion, and structural integrity.

This workshop invites artists of all levels on a journey to refine their artistic skills and broaden their understanding of the figure in a supportive and collaborative learning environment.

In this workshop, students will paint portraits from the live model under exotic and sometimes unusual coloured lighting.

The differences between natural lighting, the influence of coloured light on skin tones and the surrounding environment will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on building an analytical understanding of the interaction of light and form as well as employing an emotive approach to painting. Fast and broad colour studies in alla prima technique will serve to lay a foundation for our paintings. Other topics include value and edge hierarchies, paint mixing and drawing concepts useful for portraiture.

All these ideas will be explained through daily lecture demonstrations and individual, one on one feedback. Although the major emphasis in this workshop is on developing an understanding of the visual experience, all materials and technical questions will be addressed. Beginners through advanced students are welcome.

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Come join us during the portrait drawing experience where we will guide you while drawing a portrait from the live model. It will be a balancing act between an analytical approach and an emotional connection with the seen world.

We will draw a portrait on prepared or coloured paper. This method approaches a more painterly way of working. Various techniques will be covered such as charcoal grounds and the use of coloured papers in combination with chalk and pencil techniques.

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During this 3 day workshop, we will explore the many facets of perceptual colour in painting from life. We will try to entangle some of the confusing aspects of colour and how it relates to painting in oils. We will cover all things related to the optical experience of colour as well as the practical challenges of translating into pigments. Both indoor and outdoor garden studies will be possible if weather allows. Topics such as colour theory, palette organization and mixing of colour, historical and modern palettes, colour relationships and many more will be discussed. Join us to have your myths about colour dispelled and fresh insights gained! Bring your most vibrant colours, bring your dullest colours and prepare your toughest questions and I will try to answer them all!

The class will be divided between lecture demonstrations and individual one-on-one feedback from life. Beginner through advanced students are welcome.

Class size : 12 students max

PORTRAIT PAINTING

In this workshop, students will explore painting a portrait in oils from the live model. The various effects of colored light, their influence on skin tones and the surrounding environment will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on building an analytical understanding of the interaction of light and form as well as developing an intuitive approach to painting. Other topics include basic color theory, paint mixing and drawing concepts useful for portraiture. All these ideas will be explained through daily lecture demonstrations and individual, one on one feedback. Although the major emphasis in this workshop is on developing an understanding of the visual experience, all materials and technical questions will be addressed. Beginners through advanced students are welcome.

Class size: 12 students max.