Showing posts with label composition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label composition. Show all posts

Wednesday, 1 July 2015

'2 Figures' - June, Freedom in Painting Workshop

Sue Cavanagh's painting


We were delighted with the response to Ashley's latest Freedom in Painting workshop at the Sculpture Studio, Canterbury Christchurch University, with another full house. As always there were new ideas to explore and this time, using two different life-models, on alternate days, each drawing and painting had to contain -  '2 Figures', with all its possibilities of narrative.The challenge was to create a strong composition in each piece, with a variety of standing, lying and sitting poses.






The first morning was spent drawing our first model Sharon. With a mixture of traditional life poses and inventive exercises the challenge for the artists was to go beyond analytical life studies and look for ideas for painting. After lunch it was time to get down to painting with some longer poses and referencing the drawings from the morning session. 









Well worth  a photo David Carnegie!

The possibilities for painting were further explored on day two with the introduction of our second model Louise. After an intense group drawing session, each artist had the opportunity to work individually with Louise, repeating  a particular pose they needed for their painting. The artists were free to compose their composition of '2 Figures', using identical or different poses with one or both of the models.





The final session was spent refining the paintings without the model, followed by an invaluable, in depth critique of the paintings. The work made over the two days was very exciting and as always  there was a striking diversity between each artists interpretation of  '2 Figures' . Below is a small selection of some of the work made - before Ashley's IPhone ran out of battery!


Penny Watts Painting




Deborah Pugh's Painting


Jo Eden's Painting


David Carnegie's painting


We really hope that those of you who attended, found the concept interesting and worthwhile. Thank you for signing up and a big thank you also to our two models Sharon Smithers and Louise Hughes, whom Ashley really enjoyed working with. 

Look out for our next, Freedom in Painting workshop at Canterbury in December - 'Red'.

Here are a few comments about the workshop:

It was very helpful. Jumped me way out of my comfort zone, lots of inspiring exercises, great models, interesting, pacey, exploratory, got lots of new ideas. Thank-you very much Ashley.
Jo Eden

I wanted a course that encouraged freedom of ideas/colours/paint- technique and was very happy with Ashley's approach. I will definitely continue to use his ideas and feel much braver about taking risks!
Susie Rotberg

It gave me the confidence to make composition with more than one figure and creating narrative. Thank-you for the very constructive feedback; each person was treated as an individual.
Margarita Hanlon




Monday, 4 November 2013

December 'Freedom in Painting' Canterbury Workshop

We are now taking booking for Ashley's much anticipated 'Freedom in Painting' workshop Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 December at Canterbury Christchurch University.


 
As always Ashley will be exploring new possibilities in painting and the focus of this workshop will be the 'circle' and how you might use it in connection with your ideas and art practice. Ashley will endeavour to challenge and inspire you with his expertise of colour, oil paints, technique, mark-making and composition. Suitable for students and artists with some experience in painting.

Some comments from Ashley's last Canterbury workshop in June 2013

Ashley is always so generous with his time and knowledge, he is a refreshing and inspiring tutor.
Shona McGovern

Always good to get me painting, to be encouraged to take risks and to really look at what you are doing.
Jo Dunlop

A lively and fun course. Thank-you Ashley, most enjoyable. Re-kindles enthusiasm every time!
Tanya Remon


The New York Trilogy Exhibition continues....

Ashley's latest series of paintings inspired by Paul Auster's novel 'The New York Trilogy' continues until 25 November at The Castle, Bude, Cornwall. You can visit him as Artist in Residence at The Castle until this Friday 8 November, where he will be working on the next piece in the series.

Open Mon - Fri & Sun, 10am -4pm.
For more information see here




Thursday, 4 October 2012

'Drawing & Painting The Life Model' Workshop



I am delighted to announce our next 'Drawing and Painting the Life Model Workshop'.

Sat 17th & Sat 24th November 2012,
9.30am -4.30pm at St Breward Village Hall.
You are welcome to book this as a 1 or 2 Day Workshop.

Ashley feels this workshop is an essential discipline for all students and artists, regardless of ability. He says 'Most artists begin with life drawing, it's the starting block that you return to throughout your career and life as an artist.'

To Book : Contact Denise on 01208 77656 or denise@ashleyhanson.co.uk.

Book early- limited space available.

 'Colour & Coast' Exhibition 6th October - 3rd November 2012
 
Ashley's returns to the Hotel Penzance this Saturday where there will be a good selection of Cornish work on display. Hope you can come along.

For more details go to http://www.hotelpenzance.com/exhibition/ashley-hanson-6th-october-to-3rd-november-2012-colour-coast/