About this workshop...
Day One - Group travel from Florence airport and Arrival in Cortona at hotel
Day Two - Cortona
Morning session at Hotel 9 am – 1 pm
Introduction
-Discussion of what we will do during the workshop and expectations
-A demonstration of my technique and methods of painting
-Importance of a sketchbook
-Course syllabus with artist examples
-Question and answer
1 pm Lite lunch
2:30 – 6:00pm Afternoon session
-Effects with acrylic paint- how to create subtle,
yet beautiful effects with acrylic paint.
-Students will create color grounds to work on for the remainder of the week
Day Three - Cortona
9 – 12 morning painting session in Cortona
-Discussion on en plein air style of work
-The “Paint Sketch” technique
-Focus will be on the use of brilliant Tuscany colors
and referencing the light in the landscape
12:00 Lite lunch
1- 5pm Afternoon painting session
Day Four – Lake Trasimeno
Lake Trasimeno painting session
10- 1pm painting session
-Demonstration on water effects with acrylic paint
-Students will reference the reflections of water and the
vibrant colors of the Tuscany region.
1pm- Lite lunch
1- 4pm Afternoon painting session
Day Five - Cortona
Cortona
9 – 12 morning painting session in Cortona on pathway system overlooking
Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie al Calcinaio – Discussions on
Architecture and how to create depth in an acrylic painting.
-Focus will be on the use of brilliant Tuscany colors and referencing
the light in the landscape
12:00 Lite lunch
1- 5pm Afternoon painting session
Day Six - Day painting trip to destination to be announced
-Discuss the use of paint sketches, and understanding the details
to work large scale later
Day Seven - Cortona
9 – 12 morning painting session in Cortona
12:00 Lite lunch
1- 5pm Afternoon painting session
Day Eight - Check-out and departure with transfer to Florence airport
Note: Toscana Americana reserves the right to alter this itinerary.
All times are approximate.
Note: Transfers are provided only for programmed meals and
activities away from the hotel.
Note: All guests are responsible for handling their own luggage/baggage....
we suggest to pack light.
Note: No refunds are given for any unused aspects of the itinerary
or for any activities outside the above itinerary.
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-List of Participant supplies...
Sketch book (8” x 11” or 5” x 6”) ideally thick enough paper to apply acrylic paint.
Size 6 / 8/ 10 brushes
One of each Angle, Flat, Bright, Fan, Round
Portable easel
Acrylic paint
GOLDEN Quinocrindone Gold
Burnt Umber
Titanium White
Phthalo Blue
Manganese Blue
Quinocridone Magenta
Aurelian Yellow
GOLDEN Green Gold
Small jar of Matte Medium
Small plastic cup for water
Stay Wet Palette:
(http://www.deltaart.ca/index.php/product_details/view_product/warehouse/00/part_num/34MAS857 )
