Plein Air Painting Workshop
04.05.2019 - 11.05.2019
Loire Valley
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Janette Hayhoe
all mediums,
drawing,
excursion,
landscape,
nature,
painting,
plein air,
sketching
1295 GBP
This week you’ll focus on painting outside in oils, looking at the landscape and figuring out how you take the essence of what you see in the landscape and put it on the canvas. We will learn to understand what makes a strong composition, evaluating what makes a good subject and how to think about it. We will explore the use of colour and value to give a sense of depth to your work. This experience will boost your confidence through employing a reliable method of approach which will challenge you while making the process more enjoyable and satisfying. We will take lots of trips out into the countryside, chateaus, markets, vineyards and other local spots to paint while also doing some sightseeing, exploring and relaxing.
Janette will share her process beginning with basics including:
- Set-up and lighting
- Preparing your surface
- Laying out your palette
Then she’ll move you into a step-by-step approach that will allow you to:
- Improve drawing skills
- Render form through use of value
- Use colour effectively
Each day will begin with a talk and demonstration of one stage in the process. Short exercises will be introduced to help students focus on specific aspects of the process. For the remaining time, each student will work on their own set-up and benefit from one-to-one instruction.
Schedule: Morning and afternoon sessions each day. Excursions to area attractions such as markets, vineyards, oil presses, artisan food producers and chateaus built into programme. Free time available each day.
Accommodation: Surrounded by farms and farmland, we’re in the small village of Misse, with our closest neighbours being a church, abbey, cows and pheasants. We’re near the market town of Thouars but far enough away from the action that you can truly relax focus on your painting. You will stay at the Circle of Misse house, a 19th century maison de maître situated in verdant farmland, on the Southern edge of the Loire Valley in France. It has beautiful private ensuite rooms with double beds, wardrobes, and writing desks.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch & dinner each day, including wine & cocktails. Coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks and snacks available all the time.
