Workshops and Demonstrations:
If you wish to organise a workshop for your art group, please contact me. 2016 has been a very busy year and already the 2017 calendar is filling up.
Workshops and Demonstrations Coming Up:
- April 15th - 19th 2018 Workshop at Fay Boyd Fine Art School, Grafton: Vibrant Landscapes, Streetscapes and Marine in Oils (Three Lines, Three Tones, Three Colours) Contact: www.fayboydsfineartschool.com; info@fayboydsfineartschool.com, Phone: 02 6643 1528
CHRISTOPHER BLAKE
5 DAY WORKSHOP
GRAFTON April 15—April 19 inclusive
Three Lines, Three Tones, Three Colours --
Vibrant Landscapes, Streetscapes & Marinescapes in Oils
In this workshop, we will learn the basic steps that will assist you in the making of
a good painting. Our painting will be alla prima [wet into wet] and we will start
with three simple, important lines that will be the backbone of the initial drawing.
We will then build up from there. It is here that we will learn the value of good
composition, the location of points of interest, the rules of good perspective, and
even narrative. These are all aspects that contribute to the finish of a good
painting. Following this, we will look at the three basic tonal values of our
painting, and create a tonal thumbnail prior to applying our tones. It is here that
we learn the value of the placements of darks against lights. In applying our tones
with thin paint to the painting, we will be laying the foundations for our colours
while making sure that they are still tonality correct and in line with our thumbnail
sketch. Finally, we come to the three colours. Using the primary colours we
will have a warm set of red, yellow and blue, and a cool set of the same, plus
white. We will learn how to mix the colours we need using, wherever possible,
just the three primary colours.
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- 9 May - 11 June 2018 : UK Escapade with Louise Corke (See Below)
This is a paint-along and holiday.
- June 16 - 30th : Adventures in France with Louise Corke (See Below)
Another paint-along and holiday. Life is soooo hard! There are still vacancies for this trip, but get in quickly as spaces are limited.
Louise Corke and Chris Blake are excited to present:
“A 34 day UK Escapade”
9th May – 11th June 2018”
A painting, come photography, come sight-seeing adventure
Paint alongside Chris and Louise as they discover some wonderful treasures
Come and explore some of the amazing western areas of the UK over 34 days.
Encompassing Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. PLUS an optional extra - 2 weeks in a castle in France
Itinerary Synopsis:
Glasgow 2 days optional
Argyllshire 7 days
Belfast, Northern Ireland 1 night
Ballyvaughan, Ireland 7 days
Wales (near Brecon) 7 days
Cornwall 7 days
London 2 days optional
For more information, send us a message via the Contact Chris page. Places are limited, and the last trip with Chris and Louise filled very quickly.
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Adventures in France with Louise Corke and Chris Blake
June 16th – 30th 2018
With extension activities included June 14 & July 1st 2018
You are invited to come on a paint along experience with Louise and Chris.
A low pressure, relaxed paced, meaningful experience is planned for this visit to France. The journey begins in Paris, then moves onto Saint-Just-en-Chevalet, Rhône-Alpes, before heading for Esparon Hameau, Bez-et-Esparon, Languedoc-Roussillon 30120, and finally arriving at Nice for a beautiful finish to the trip.
The accommodations have been thoughtfully sourced to allow for a variety in accommodation type and scenery experienced.
More Details:
Optional Pre Tour Activities: June 14 and 15
If you desire please join Louise and Chris in Paris for two days of free time experiencing things French that interest you. While you would be welcome to come along to the sites that interest Louise and Chris (Musee de I’Orangie, Musee d Orsay, Musee du Lourve etc), you may prefer to visit those places you have not seen previously.
Send us a message through the Contact me page if you would like more details
June 16th – 30th 2018
With extension activities included June 14 & July 1st 2018
You are invited to come on a paint along experience with Louise and Chris.
A low pressure, relaxed paced, meaningful experience is planned for this visit to France. The journey begins in Paris, then moves onto Saint-Just-en-Chevalet, Rhône-Alpes, before heading for Esparon Hameau, Bez-et-Esparon, Languedoc-Roussillon 30120, and finally arriving at Nice for a beautiful finish to the trip.
The accommodations have been thoughtfully sourced to allow for a variety in accommodation type and scenery experienced.
More Details:
Optional Pre Tour Activities: June 14 and 15
If you desire please join Louise and Chris in Paris for two days of free time experiencing things French that interest you. While you would be welcome to come along to the sites that interest Louise and Chris (Musee de I’Orangie, Musee d Orsay, Musee du Lourve etc), you may prefer to visit those places you have not seen previously.
Send us a message through the Contact me page if you would like more details
Tremolin Castle, Saint-Just-en-Chevalet
Bez-et-Esparon
Nice