COLOR + DESIGN in Umbria, ITALY - A Soulful Journey for the Adventurous
This last summer I had the good fortune to conduct an exciting ten day Color + Design workshop in the Umbria region of Italy at La Romita School of the Arts. Fourteen artists from all over converged to dive deeply into the complex and rewarding study of Color and Design. What took place was nothing short of magical - acquaintances quickly became deep friendships, seriously fun studio practice lasted into late evenings, day trips to nearby cities provided inspiration, and much Italian food and wine was consumed in the famed, communal setting of La Romita.
I am looking forward to returning to this region, the landscape, smells and tastes, the rich history and centuries of tradition, and most importantly the camaraderie among fellow artists. Please join me in 2020 for what will most certainly prove to be the creative experience and adventure of a lifetime.
I am looking forward to returning to this region, the landscape, smells and tastes, the rich history and centuries of tradition, and most importantly the camaraderie among fellow artists. Please join me in 2020 for what will most certainly prove to be the creative experience and adventure of a lifetime.
What you will learn
I will provide you with instruction of color mixing, mark-making and strategies to create rich and harmonious designs that reflect each artist's unique creative voice.
Imagine the studio as a laboratory. A place where constant experimentation leads to fuller understanding. A space that promotes process, supports trial and error, even failure, over the product. You can expect a rigorous exploration into the vast and complex world of color and design. The goal here is to provide each student with a strong basic understanding of color - how to see it, how to use it, how to mix and combine hues to achieve that most elusive goal - harmony in color.
Whether working from observation or abstractly there are three important concepts to explore:
- Understanding Abstraction (freedom of representational qualities)
- Exploration of Color (perception of color & understanding the role of hue, value, & saturation)
- Creating good Design & Composition (balance, unity, hierarchy, & simplicity)
You will leave the workshop with numerous small studies and several completed works of art, but more importantly, a renewed and enriched sense of adventure and confidence in how to tackle the blank surface.
It is important for artists to understand the fundamental principles of drawing and painting, but equally important are the existential questions that we all ask. In this workshop participants will have ample time to discuss these important issues.
It is important for artists to understand the fundamental principles of drawing and painting, but equally important are the existential questions that we all ask. In this workshop participants will have ample time to discuss these important issues.
- Why am I stuck? How do I get un-stuck?
- What do I want to say? How to say it? What is my style? Do I even know?
- Where, and how do I begin? How can I work with more confidence?
- What colors to use? Why can’t I mix the right colors? How to achieve color harmony?
- When is it done? How to avoid overworking the piece?
What is included in the price
La Romita School of art will take very good care of us, providing:
10% OFF Early Bird Registration, open until November 1, 2019.
$3250 After November 1, 2019
La Romita School of art will take very good care of us, providing:
- Transportation from the airport and back
- Lodging (Most of the rooms are double occupancy. For a private room, a nominal fee will be added to the cost)
- Meals
- Day trips and lectures on the history and culture of the region
- The workshop and full access to the studio.
10% OFF Early Bird Registration, open until November 1, 2019.
$3250 After November 1, 2019
Student Testimonials
Mark is passionate about color, design, and teaching. He presents so much information in a palatable and easy to understand way and taking this course has been invaluable. I see color so differently now and I know my work is going to just get stronger and stronger as I begin to incorporate all that I’ve learned. I totally recommend this workshop for anyone at any level who wants to dive into a deeper understanding of color and design. The presence of Marija was an extra bonus as she kept us relaxed and contributed her keen eye and observations to our critiques. I am happy I made this investment and I’m sure I will reap a dividend over and over terms of my work. All in all I say the workshop was fantastic and then some!!! |
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I feel the artists who attended this workshop brought a level of commitment, creativity and inspiration that was truly magical. I feel very blessed to have taken part in the first La Romita Color and Design workshop. The connections made and the time spent were wonderful. Thank you!
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