Dates Available:
3 day course: 10am - 4pm
Joaquín Sorolla (1863-1923), the Spanish painter renowned for his luminous landscapes and vibrant depictions of sunlight, has profoundly influenced contemporary artists. His masterful handling of light and colour, particularly in scenes capturing the people of the Mediterranean coast, has inspired modern painters to explore similar themes, blending impressionistic techniques with personal expression. By embracing his legacy of vibrant palettes and dynamic brushwork, we will explore some of Sorolla's favoured painting methods and inspiring subjects.
This 3 day painting course will focus on Sorolla's figure and beach paintings, where participants can expect to produce a small master copy of one of Sorolla's famous paintings and then produce an original painting of their own, inspired by his work.
Itinerary:
Day 1 will be spent learning the methods and steps Sorolla used in his painting whilst creating a small master copy of one of his figure beach paintings. Special attention will be paid to his use of colour and loose, free brushwork.
Day 2 will be spent beginning your own original Sorolla inspired figure beach painting on a stretched canvas you provide. The focus of this day will be spent on how Sorolla started his paintings, his use of tonal values and mastery of colour harmonies.
Day 3 will be spent continuing with the work started on day 2, with the emphasis on resolving the painting and exploring Sorolla's loose and expressive brushwork.
Artist quality Michael Harding oil paints are provided for this course, as well as excellent reference images, although artists are welcome to bring their own painting materials and reference images if they prefer.
What to bring:
2 x preferred painting ground such as canvas/canvas board, 1 approx 50×40cm and 1 approx 50×60cm
Paint brushes suitable for oil painting along with your paint palette
Studio sundries such as paint palette, palette knife, kitchen paper, apron, sketch book for notes and any of your other preferred studio essentials
Reference image/s of figures outside in the sunshine. Peter will have numerous excellent reference images for you to choose from should you wish
Lunch
To see Peter’s usual recommended materials, please take a look at his Artist page on the Jackson’s Art Supplies website, by clicking here.n.b. this is an affiliate link and I will be paid a small commission if you make a purchase from the site.
What is provided:
Peter will have a wide range of oil colours by Michael Harding available to use throughout the course, if you would like to use them. Alternatively, pleases bring your own preferred oil paints
Studio easels, low odour solvent for oil painting, tables, chairs and other spare studio sundries
Excellent photos to work from
Teas, coffee and biscuits
Location:
This course will take place at Peter’s own studio, at the Village Hall in Botolph Claydon, MK18 2LR. As part of the workshop, participants will be invited to visit and explore Peter’s own working, on-site, studio.
Please read our terms and conditions before booking.
If you have any questions you’d like to ask about this workshop, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Limited to 12 participants.
Dates Available:
3 day course: 10am - 4pm
Joaquín Sorolla (1863-1923), the Spanish painter renowned for his luminous landscapes and vibrant depictions of sunlight, has profoundly influenced contemporary artists. His masterful handling of light and colour, particularly in scenes capturing the people of the Mediterranean coast, has inspired modern painters to explore similar themes, blending impressionistic techniques with personal expression. By embracing his legacy of vibrant palettes and dynamic brushwork, we will explore some of Sorolla's favoured painting methods and inspiring subjects.
This 3 day painting course will focus on Sorolla's figure and beach paintings, where participants can expect to produce a small master copy of one of Sorolla's famous paintings and then produce an original painting of their own, inspired by his work.
Itinerary:
Day 1 will be spent learning the methods and steps Sorolla used in his painting whilst creating a small master copy of one of his figure beach paintings. Special attention will be paid to his use of colour and loose, free brushwork.
Day 2 will be spent beginning your own original Sorolla inspired figure beach painting on a stretched canvas you provide. The focus of this day will be spent on how Sorolla started his paintings, his use of tonal values and mastery of colour harmonies.
Day 3 will be spent continuing with the work started on day 2, with the emphasis on resolving the painting and exploring Sorolla's loose and expressive brushwork.
Artist quality Michael Harding oil paints are provided for this course, as well as excellent reference images, although artists are welcome to bring their own painting materials and reference images if they prefer.
What to bring:
2 x preferred painting ground such as canvas/canvas board, 1 approx 50×40cm and 1 approx 50×60cm
Paint brushes suitable for oil painting along with your paint palette
Studio sundries such as paint palette, palette knife, kitchen paper, apron, sketch book for notes and any of your other preferred studio essentials
Reference image/s of figures outside in the sunshine. Peter will have numerous excellent reference images for you to choose from should you wish
Lunch
To see Peter’s usual recommended materials, please take a look at his Artist page on the Jackson’s Art Supplies website, by clicking here.n.b. this is an affiliate link and I will be paid a small commission if you make a purchase from the site.
What is provided:
Peter will have a wide range of oil colours by Michael Harding available to use throughout the course, if you would like to use them. Alternatively, pleases bring your own preferred oil paints
Studio easels, low odour solvent for oil painting, tables, chairs and other spare studio sundries
Excellent photos to work from
Teas, coffee and biscuits
Location:
This course will take place at Peter’s own studio, at the Village Hall in Botolph Claydon, MK18 2LR. As part of the workshop, participants will be invited to visit and explore Peter’s own working, on-site, studio.
Please read our terms and conditions before booking.
If you have any questions you’d like to ask about this workshop, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Limited to 12 participants.
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