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May 20-27, 2008
Tuscany, Italy
The Southern Atelier will be conducting a one
week painting workshop at Borgo di Castelvecchio May 20th
-27th, 2008 in the heart of the Val d' Orcia
in Contignano-Radicofani, Tuscany, Italy.
Tuscany, Italy has
inspired artists for centuries even sparking the great Italian
Renaissance. Join Charles Miano and his atelier as they travel to paint en plein air in the Tuscan countryside.
The medieval location
of Castelvecchio at IL Borgo, has a rich
history including perennial battles amidst the castles and fortresses in
the valley of Orcia, Tuscany.
During this workshop, students will learn the same academic
processes which motivated some of the greatest artists in
history.
Workshop highlights:
- Composition fundamentals using Dynamic Symmetry
- Simplifying the landscape by means of a disegno
and grisaille studies
- Capturing Tuscany's
golden light using prismatic color theory expressed by The Impressionists
- Practical fundamentals and analysis of
Old Master techniques
- Daily painting demonstrations and critiques by Miano
- A day trip to the heart of Old Florence, including historic museums and sites.
- A visit to the Florence Academy of Art
- A visit to a special exhibition celebrating the
centenary of the death of Giovanni Fattori,
the leader of the Macchiaioli painting
movement in Tuscany
- An evening of reflection in the ancient city of
Siena
Prices are based on
double occupancy and include: stunning
accommodations, w/breakfast, workshop instruction(9am-4pm), a welcome dinner
and day excursion transportation to Florence.
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