May Half Term – Good Artists Copy, Great Artists Steal
‘Take What You Need’ from exploring the early twentieth-century oil portraits by Gwen John, focusing on the sensitivity and vulnerability of her depictions of women, which remain relevant today.
What The Course is About:
This painting course explores early twentieth-century oil portraits by Gwen John, focusing on the sensitivity and vulnerability of her depictions of women, which remain relevant today. Day 1: We will examine John’s approach to painting, exploring how and possibly why she distorted her figures, her use of colour, and her paint application techniques. You will select one or more of her paintings to analyse in detail, with demonstrations provided to deepen your understanding. Day 2: You will work from photographs of seated women, applying the concepts discussed on Day 1 to create your own small-scale paintings. Day 3: You will work directly from a portrait model, using your own skills and insights gained from the first two days. The goal of this course is to draw inspiration from Gwen John’s work, helping you refine and enhance your painting skills.
Materials Required:
What to bring to the first session: Bring to the first class any drawing and painting materials you possess i.e. acrylic paints, brushes, pencils etc. Paper and further items can be purchased from the school shop.
Previous Experience:
All Levels
End of course:
What will I achieve? The aim is ‘to take what you need’ from analysing the oil portraits by Gwen John, focusing on the sensitivity and vulnerability of her depictions of women, to see if a better understanding can be an aid to improving the quality of your own paintings.
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