The Figure In Sunlight
MAY 17–23, 2024
Location: CÓMPETA SPAIN
With: Melinda Cootsona & Pauline Agnew
We invite you to join us in magical Spain! You will be surrounded by white houses, balconies filled with flowers, narrow and winding streets, vineyards, the stunning blue of the Mediterranean Sea and the Almijara mountains in the background. Competa is one of the most beautiful villages in the Malaga province. With a population of 4000, Competa is a small town and it’s an artist’s paradise. With an authentic Spanish vibe in the heart of Andalucia, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.
Come and capture the figure in strong southern light in this five-day transformational workshop with two highly regarded painting teachers who will combine their impressive range of skills to create a dynamic range of approaches to painting the figure. Topics will include color, light, composition, abstracting the image and more. Attention will be given to each individual’s goals to create a truly unique learning experience.
In this incredibly inspiring location, our aim is to help you to tap into what excites YOU, about painting the figure.
During this art retreat you will…
Have 5 days of intensive painting tuition with Pauline and Melinda.
Learn to see the shapes, lines and gesture of the figure and use these elements to influence and develop stronger compositions and content in your paintings.
Using southern inspired palettes, learn to abstract the figure and create work with more freedom and depth. Experience “Stay in the Play” and how to look at ‘mistakes’ in the painting process as portals of discovery and joy!
Learn to create, select, and work from photo references of the figure to jumpstart a painting. All in the beautiful Spanish countryside!
Look at how art journeys have helped transform and refresh artists work throughout history right up to today, and what insights we can gain from their discoveries.
Have one-on one time with Pauline and Melinda to address artistic goals and professional development issues specific to each student.
ARTIST WORK
