Ref: SWS43393
The relationship between the figure and colour is at the heart of a figurative painters’ practice, with how we perceive colour being driven by light and the environment we are in. However in a changing contemporary environment, whereby we are illuminated not only by the light of day but by artificial sources and screens, how do we depict the figure and portrait with a palette that reflects this new and changing reality?
Painting directly from the model, you will explore different palettes and colours, looking at both contemporary artists and those of the past for inspiration. Illuminating the scene with different ambient light, we will experiment with colour temperature, saturation and intensity of hue to augment and challenge our perception and expectations of colour. Working at a variety of scales and speeds, you will by the end of the week, produce a selection of oil paintings, with the opportunity to develop one into a more substantial piece of work.
Looking at contemporary artists such as Luc Tuymans, Caroline Walker and Michael Borremans, alongside artists from the past and contemporary film stills, you will draw inspiration from different sources in order to find an approach that best suits your practice. The perception of colour is at the heart of this course, and its aim is to encourage you to perceive colour more faithfully, whilst also understanding it's expressive potential.
This course is best suited to painters who are excited by the challenge of painting the figure from observation, and an interest in pushing their use of colour in a more experimental and contemporary direction.
The Winter School week is an immersive learning experience with more time to develop your creativity and embrace opportunities for creative development beyond your chosen course. A detailed timetable for the Winter School week will be given to you on arrival. This will include:
As evening events are planned as part of the Winter School week, the collective dinner is included in the course fee to enable all students, including non-residents, to participate in this.
A variety of art and craft materials are available to buy in the Gardens Gatehouse.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Arrival day - first date of course:
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm-9pm (attendance is essential)
Daily timetable:
Course teaching: 9.15am-5pm
Morning session: 9.15am-12.45pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 12.45pm-2pm (lunch included)
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Departure day - last date of course:
Course teaching: 9.15am-3pm (lunch included)
Teaching finishes: 3pm
All lunches and evening meals are provided for residential and non-residential students during Summer School due to planned activities/events in the early evenings.
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.
Tim Patrick (b.1988) is an artist based in London and the South West. Having initially trained in traditional portrait painting in Florence, Italy, Tim subsequently studied in Brighton and the Royal Drawing School in London. His work was recently exhibited in the 2018 Threadneedle Prize and various exhibitions in London.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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