Painting Workshops
Andrew's upcoming Australian workshops are below. You can book them here on the website.
25th, 26th and 27th
October 2024
15th, 16th and 17th November 2024
Date- 25th, 26th and 27th of October 2024
Sessions- 9.00am-4.00pm
Venue- Next Level Picture Framing, 1/3 Ray O'neill Crescent, Ballina, 2478, NSW
Study still life painting with nationally-renowned realist painter, Archibald and Doug Moran Prize finalist, Andrew Bonneau.
In this workshop students will spend 3 days developing a single still life painting. The emphasis will be on the accurate observation of the model as well as understanding tone and colour.
Working from still life objects and beginning from an initial 'block in' in graphite, we will proceed to develop a refined drawing which we will then transfer to canvas to begin painting. We will then develop a tonal underpainting, followed by a full colour layer. All aspects of the process will be discussed and demonstrated, such as composition, proportion, perspective, anatomy, conceptualising the model in relation to the light source, modelling form, colour theory and paint handling. Students will bring their own still life objects .
The more experience you have in painting and drawing from life the better, but the workshop is suitable for all levels.
Also, participants will receive a 10% discount from Next Level Picture Framing if they wish to frame their finished works.
Materials are not included. Please find the materials list below.
FULLY BOOKED
Date- 15th, 16th and 17th of November 2024
Sessions- 9.00am-4.00pm
Venue- 96 Crystal St, Petersham, Sydney NSW 2049
Tone is one of the most important elements of painting, but is often overlooked or poorly understood. Knowing how to use tone to describe form is crucial to realist painting and is the foundation for understanding colour.
But for many students and artists, this is an undeveloped ability.
In this workshop we will work from the live portrait model over three days to create a realistic portrait using tonal values, without the addition of colour (grisaille). We will also discuss the tonal scale, and relating the form of the model to the way light is revealed on a sphere.
Working from a live model for the entire workshop and beginning from an initial 'block in' in graphite, we will proceed to develop a refined drawing which we will then transfer to canvas to begin painting. We will then develop a transparent underpainting, followed by a final layer using mixed greys. All aspects of the process will be discussed and demonstrated, such as proportion, perspective, anatomy, conceptualising the model in relation to the light source, the difference between closed and open grisaille, modelling form, and paint handling.
The more experience you have in painting and drawing from life the better, but the workshop is suitable for all levels.
Materials are not included. Please find the materials list below.
