Terrace du cafe le midi

This is the cafe that van Gogh painted in Arles under a streetlight

workshop 20 - 24 April

The workshop will start at 9:30 am until 12:30 - 2:00 - 5:30.
The first morning will begin with a demonstration in oil directly
from the model. Artists will then start their portraits in the afternoon.
There will be one pose per day, Six artists is the maximum, so there
is plenty of one to one help.

Materials needed :5 (preferably oil primed- enduit gras) canvasses, panels or supports
Brushes :http://www.rosemaryandco.com/oil-brushes/hog-bristle-oils/hog-bristle-filbert
http://www.rosemaryandco.com/oil-brushes/masters-choice-oils/masters-choice-long-flats
2,6,10

Basic colours: Cadmium Red medium, Yellow ochre, Ivory Black and Titanium White.
Optional colours: Cadmium Yellow medium, Ultramarine Blue, Transparent Oxide Red.

Lunch will be approx 5 euros each: Charcuterie ,Cheeses, Baguette, Salad ,Cake. Fruit,
Tea, Coffee.

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Workshop 2015 in Villalier, near Carcassonne France

I have a 5 day portrait and figurative workshop 20 - 24 th April with a weeks stay at www.trapel.com from Saturday 18 to Saturday 25, which is very close to my studio.
The price will be 390 euros for the course + 500 euros for a weeks stay at the
beautiful domaine de  St Trapel with breakfast included.
Please contact me for further details.

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An older painting reworked......

portrait commission sir Michael McWilliam

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