Atelier education is centred on the belief that working in a studio, not sitting in the lecture hall, is the best place to learn about art. Every artist needs to learn basic drawing skills.
In this workshop, master contemporary artist and best selling author Juliette Aristides breaks down the drawing process into small, manageable lessons; presents them progressively; introduces time-tested principles and techniques in the Atelier tradition that are easily accessible; and shares the language and context necessary to understand the artistic process and create superior, well-crafted drawings.
Ateliers have produced the greatest artists of all time - and now that educational model is experiencing a renaissance.
Each day will be a mixture of demonstrations, group discussions, and personal critiques.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
All materials provided
Included in the workshop cost will be a copy of Juliette’s new book “Beginning Drawing Atelier” and time to work through some of the exercises in class.
“I have met many thousands of artists over the last fifty years of painting and thirty-five years of making paint. Very rarely do I meet someone who is as good at writing as she is at her visual art. Juliette Aristides is one such person–both a terrific writer and great artist.” –Robert Gamblin, founder of Gamblin Artist Colors
“There are few who know about classical painting like Juliette Aristides. The book is the next best thing to studying with her in person.” –B. Eric Rhoads, publisher of Fine Art Connoisseur and PleinAir magazines
"Juliette Aristides, a leader in the revival of classical realism, outlines ways anyone can learn to draw—and why it’s imperative for today’s society." –John Burger, writer and reporter
OIL PAINTS
Titanium White, Cad Yellow Med, Ivory Black or lamp black, Raw Umber, Naples Yellow, Cad Red Med, Burnt Umber, Cad Orange,Yellow Ochre light or Pale, Burnt Sienna, Ultramarine Blue, Alizarin crimson
BRUSHES
1 (One) large (1 to 2-inch) painting brush, 1 (One) small synthetic round pointed brush, Synthetic filbert brushes ranging from very small to about ½ inch across. Preferably, two of each size. Range of number 2,4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18. Or buy the Edinburgh Atelier Brush Set
MEDIUMS AND SOLVENTS
Gamsol
Linseed oil or Linseed Stand Oil
OTHER MATERIALS
Palette: Either a traditional wooden palette or disposable palette sheets. Palette Knife, Medium palette dipper cups, paper towel roll, Masking tape primed canvas 30 x 40cm
Workshop
8
July
-
12
July
2019
10.00am - 17:00pm
days
Instructor
Juliette Aristides
Price
£
450
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