Figure & Portrait Painting from Life In Villa Fontallorso, Italy
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This 5 day/6 night art retreat will concentrate on painting the figure and portrait from life. There will be emphasis on blending traditional and contemporary approaches to create a unique and expressive painting. Each day will start with Jacob giving a demonstration or talk on relevant topics and skills in the various stages of a figure or portrait painting. During this workshop participants will paint two figurative paintings and one portrait painting from observation in different lighting situations, giving them an opportunity to work through the principles covered in the workshop. Throughout the week Jacob will give each student regular and individual feedback.
The main topics which will be covered during this retreat are: composition, warm vs cool source light, accurate drawing (proportions), and value control (benefits of the 5 value system). We will also focus on edge control, the importance of proper temperature shifts, colour theory, simplifying shadow shapes, the use of various tools and techniques to achieve expressive effects, deconstruction/disrupted realism, as well as taking a look at wet into wet painting vs. wet on dry painting.
During this all-inclusive art workshop, meals will be home-cooked by our wonderful Chef Giovanna, and eaten together in our large dining room, or outside with a panoramic view of the stunning landscape. After class you'll have free use of the Villa and grounds to explore. During the week we will host some evening events; such as pizza night using our outdoor pizza oven, yoga and sound bath in the ball room, and a night of live music. Many of our evenings will be spent around the fire, under the stars. If you need to unwind after class you can use our sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. Or if you prefer to explore you can wander through the woodland, walk, cycle or take the bus into town. And of course you are always welcome to continue practicing your art, sketching outside, or continue painting in our studio, which is always open.
The main topics which will be covered during this retreat are: composition, warm vs cool source light, accurate drawing (proportions), and value control (benefits of the 5 value system). We will also focus on edge control, the importance of proper temperature shifts, colour theory, simplifying shadow shapes, the use of various tools and techniques to achieve expressive effects, deconstruction/disrupted realism, as well as taking a look at wet into wet painting vs. wet on dry painting.
During this all-inclusive art workshop, meals will be home-cooked by our wonderful Chef Giovanna, and eaten together in our large dining room, or outside with a panoramic view of the stunning landscape. After class you'll have free use of the Villa and grounds to explore. During the week we will host some evening events; such as pizza night using our outdoor pizza oven, yoga and sound bath in the ball room, and a night of live music. Many of our evenings will be spent around the fire, under the stars. If you need to unwind after class you can use our sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. Or if you prefer to explore you can wander through the woodland, walk, cycle or take the bus into town. And of course you are always welcome to continue practicing your art, sketching outside, or continue painting in our studio, which is always open.
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