Enjoy the romantic scenery of Cortona Italy while learning to capture what you see and feel in your plein-air paintings. John will share with you his years of experience painting en Plein-Air. Learn how to quickly block-in the basic compositional elements and how to capture the essence of that initial “Glimpse.” Learn to be more aware of the large shapes, values, color temperature and brushwork that give your painting that wonderful spontaneous quality.
Cortona is one of the true jewels of the Tuscan “hill towns.” Cortona, which is often called the “City of Art,” has its origin as an Etruscan city that pre-dates Roman times, with sections of its walls dating back some 2500 years. As is typical of Tuscan hill-towns, Cortona is a walled city that, for purposes of defense, was built atop a prominent geographical point.
The stone buildings and streets not only have the romance, style, and charm that are particular to Tuscany, but also speak of the lives and times Cortona has witnessed.
An encounter with Cortona is an encounter with music & art, with history and with spirituality. Getting to know this timeless city is a real rediscovery of our past. Cortona offers testimony to its history as well as an enchanting view of the landscape enclosed by Lake Trasimeno and the Appenine mountains.
This outdoor painting course will introduce you to the process of direct painting in nature. Individual expression will be encouraged, as you become familiar with the specific requirements of plein air painting. While painting basics will be discussed, instruction will deal more with interpreting what you see and feel in being a part of the environment. Painting on-location hones your powers of observation and helps to create a very personal style of interpreting nature. Classes will consist of a short group discussion each morning, followed by a day of painting, with individual attention from John. You are welcome to work in the medium of your choice. Please be prepared to work outdoors.
The Haliburton School of the Arts - Fleming College 705-457-1680 or 1-866-353-6464 www.flemingc.on.ca
Algoma en Plein Air A workshop in oils and acrylics
with John Stuart Pryce September 15 to 20, 2010
For many years, Bridgewater has been an artist’s paradise, nestled among trees along the beautiful Skootamatta River. This workshop is developed with Loyalist College.
Students may register online through: or call toll free: 1-866-344-9944
If you've always wanted to learn how to paint in oils, acrylics or watercolours, you can sign up now for personal art instruction with expert painter John Pryce. Enjoy enthusiastic and patient art instruction for aspiring artists of all levels including absolute beginners.
