Oils and acrylics painting art classes for beginners and intermediates in Dublin with Kevin McSherry. Join Dublin's friendliest art class.
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Testimonial
“Thank you so much for my first painting lesson. I feel quite emotional, mostly because I regret that I didn’t do this decades ago! Well, there’s no time like the present…”
Kevin McSherry and students at gold leaf art workshop in Dublin
Look what flew in...
We had such a great day at my gold leafing icons art workshop in my studio. The weather was beautiful and when we broke for lunch, we all headed down the road to find a bite eat and sit in the sun. Then we had the last leg to complete; finish the gilding and make good the painting. That's the great thing about acrylics: you can take home a dry painting.
Thank you to all those who attended. Do keep an eye out for the next workshop at the tab above.
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Talk soon,
Kevin
Kevin McSherry demonstration at gold leaf art workshop
Change of venue: This workshop will now take place in my studio at 17 Aideen Avenue, Terenure, D6WY635. Same start time. Map below.
A full day SUNDAY tutored workshop in painting and gilding 'Nature Icons'.
11.00AM to 4.45PM
with a one hour lunch break.8 places ONLY.
These gilded paintings are like jewels -they catch the eye with the richness of the colours and lustre of the gilding. They're reminiscent of Byzantine religious icons and they sanctify these beautiful creatures. Using imitation Gold leaf, you'll get an insight into how it can bring a stunning new dimension into your art work.
As in all my classes, I'll demonstrate as we go along through the process and all participants will get personal attention throughout the day.
To speed up the painting process, I'll provide a selection of photographic references and templates. I will provide paint, boards and gilding materials. We will be working with ACRYLICS ONLY for this workshop.
Change of venue: This workshop will now take place in my studio at 17 Aideen Avenue, Terenure, D6WY635. Same start time. Map Below.
Phone: 086 247 0737 Coffee and tea available.
There a plenty of venues to go for lunch in the surrounding area -and a bars for post-painting refreshments and analysis!
Portrait Workshop: Materials to bring
Please read this carefully and check this list against your materials: It may not be possible to provide you with any materials if you arrive without them (although materials are available in the shop, with a discount -see above)..
Bring a Box or table easel. There are chairs and tables.
A STAY WET palette or other palette suitable for acrylics.
We all had a marvellous time at our Portraits in Oils Workshop in Rathmines' new art shop, Artmines. Another diverse and amazing bunch of people! Our live model was Mathilde, with her current hair colour of purple. We all trooped over to Fallon & Byrne's for lunch -how civilised is that? I will be holding another weekend portraiture workshop soon at the same venue; I hope to see you there.
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Oils Study of Girl with Purple Hair
Demonstration at the blocking in stage.
Study of student with study...
Students working on their figure paintings in Artmines
Purple abounds at the Artmines Oils portrait workshops in Dublin
Perfection: A happy Cotignac couple two-up on a Vespa in a flower-filled sunny Provençal street
While Cathy and I were out for a lunch en famille in Cotignac village, I turned the corner of a sunny street and encountered this delightful Provençal scene. This couple were just about to take off and I managed to get a couple of words in with the lady. These two are obviously Vespa enthusiasts, so I told them about my own machine back home in Dublin. As they pulled away, she even gave me a cheery wave. They know they look cool...and I love the matching helmets. This is the life we want, eh? This composition includes most of the elements I wish for: Colour, sunny aspects, a harmonious relationship and Italian scooter design! I wish I'd had the presence of mind to ask them their names.
When I first saw this little street, while out searching for likely spots to take my painting students, I thought there must be a flower seller there but it turns out that the owner just likes a lot of flowers -and also doesn't want cars parking in front of his house; hence, the large pots at the roadside.
We had an exquisite meal at the Restaurant du Cours (highly recommended) and then back to base for more painting.
A full day tutored workshop in painting the portrait. 10.30AM to 4.30PM with a one hour lunch break.6 places ONLY.
ONLY ONE SPOT REMAINING -GET IT NOW!
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Painting portraits with a live model is challenging but fun -and the right time to start practicing is RIGHTNOW!
I will guide you through the process in an easily understandable way; and questions are welcome. As in all my classes, I'll start with a demonstration and all participants will get personal attention throughout the day.
We’ll cover the following:
Proportion
The structure of the head.
Mixing skin-tones and tonal values.
Colour temperature.
Composition
€75 SIGN UP USING THE PAYPAL BUTTON BELOW
Where is it?
This event will take place in the Art Space of Artmines art materials shop. (Opposite Fred Hanna's book shop).
Phone: 086 247 0737
Please bring your own box easel or SMALL standing easel and painting materials. (There are tables for box easels and plenty of chairs). If you are missing materials, Artmines are offering a 10% discount on the day to participants! Coffee and tea available.
There a plenty of venues to go for lunch in the surrounding area -and a bars for post-painting refreshments and analysis! What should I bring?Materials list below
Art classes in south Dublin. Learn to paint in oils in the alla prima style.
Working out the composition of a portrait in oils at my workshop in Dublin
Portrait Workshop: Materials to bring
Please read this carefully and check this list against your materials: It may not be possible to provide you with any materials if you arrive without them.
If you prefer to stand, bring a standing easel. There are chairs and I'll bring tables for those that would like to sit and use their box-easels.
Bring Boards or canvases of no smaller than 10" x 14" -around 16" x 20" would be fine. A good idea would be to grey them out beforehand to save time.
Bring your oils. If you already use the Limited Process Palette as we use at my studio class, use those: Otherwise, suggested colours are:
Titanium White
Yellow ochre
Cadmium Yellow
Burnt Umber
Cobalt Blue and/or Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Red (Medium or Dark)
Ivory Black
A palette.
Bring a little burnt umber watercolour to do your drawing on the canvas.
Solvent: Zest-it or Sansodor. (Turpentine is too pungent in a confined space).
Brushes -Bring a selection of good brushes -include a soft blending brush if you like to use them.
A full day SUNDAY tutored workshop in painting and gilding Bird Icons. 11.00AM to 4.45PM
with a one hour lunch break.8 places ONLY.
These gilded paintings are like jewels -they catch the eye with the richness of the colours and lustre of the gilding. They're reminiscent of Byzantine religious icons and they sanctify these beautiful creatures. Using imitation Gold leaf, you'll get an insight into how it can bring a stunning new dimension into your art work.
As in all my classes, I'll demonstrate as we go along through the process and all participants will get personal attention throughout the day.
To speed up the process, I'll provide a selection of photographic references and templates. I will provide paint, boards and gilding materials. We will be working with ACRYLICS only for this workshop.
We’ll cover the following:
Preparation and composition
Drawing the figure
Painting the composition
Gilding
Refining and completion
€75 SIGN UP USING THE PAYPAL BUTTON BELOW
Where is it?
This event will take place in the Art Space of Artmines art materials shop. (Opposite Fred Hanna's book shop).
Phone: 086 247 0737
Please bring your own box easel or SMALL standing easel and painting materials. (There are tables for box easels and plenty of chairs). If you are missing materials, Artmines are offering a 15% discount on the day to participants! Coffee and tea available.
There a plenty of venues to go for lunch in the surrounding area -and a bars for post-painting refreshments and analysis!
Portrait Workshop: Materials to bring
Please read this carefully and check this list against your materials: It may not be possible to provide you with any materials if you arrive without them (although materials are available in the shop, with a discount -see above)..
Bring a Box or table easel. There are chairs and I'll bring tables for those that would like to sit and use their box-easels.
A STAY WET palette or other palette suitable for acrylics.
Brushes -Bring a selection of good synthetic acrylics brushes.
Rags
Please Note: We reserve the right to cancel where numbers are insufficient. Monies paid are non refundable, except where Workshop is cancelled.
Want to get away from the snow? As the Beast from the East is retreating, we are delighted to announce our sunny En Plein Air painting holiday: This May!
Dates: 12th May - 19th May 2018
Place: Cotignac, in the Var area of Provence
Photo: Casper Moller. Cotignac town square.
General Information
This week is aimed at all painters from near beginners to intermediate painters who want to enjoy painting en plein air in a beautiful environment with guidance and improve their painting technique.
With over one hectare of land, and approached via a long tree-lined avenue, the house “La Clé” slowly reveals itself as a charming house secluded and spacious with 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, and sitting on mature grounds with its grove of olive trees and wooded area.
The house is a really beautiful villa, up in the hills, overlooking the quaint and beautiful village of Cotignac, a 10 minute walk away from excellent restaurants, craft shops and a Boulangerie with crusty breads to die for. The villa has been completely renovated but is still a lovely old building full of charm, tastefully decorated and furnished with nooks and crannies everywhere so that everyone can find their own little space in this wonderful place.
There is also a 6mX12 m pool in travertine stone and plenty of comfortable deckchairs to relax and chill…
The terrace of 'la Clé' villa, Cotignac, Provence
But the pièce de resistance is the view from the terrace at night, down into the village with the twinkly lights. Good for the soul! Lovely walks and vineyards …The beautiful town square which is only a short walk away has plenty of restaurants to cater for all tastes and are very reasonable. There is even singing & dancing in the square in the evenings...
The terrace of 'la Clé' villa, with views over Cotignac, Provence
Painting:
We will be painting outdoors, the weather in May should be lovely! There is plenty to paint on site, with olive trees , the views of the country surrounding Cotignac, including a nearby waterfall only 15 minutes away from the house. This medieval village is dominated by a magnificent rock with sheer cliffs. At the summit are the ruins of an ancient Saracen fortress. The town boasts wonderful examples of architecture, ranging from the 12th to the 18th centuries.
We will paint for 5 days allowing one day off to explore the beautiful surrounding area.
Materials: you will need….A standard tripod or pochade easel, paints, brushes and small canvas boards. A full checklist will be sent to you closer to the time.
This is the demo I did at today's morning workshop on painting 'Van Gogh Sunflowers'.
What a fun bunch to work with -and everybody had a completed painting to take home with them. Including me! You can sign up to receive notifications for upcoming workshops like this one by sending me an email at: kevin@mcsherry.ieOne of the participants had her birthday today and this workshop was her friend's present to her. Great to have such friends!
A little summer painting. For my demonstration and in celebration of colour we'll excite the senses by painting our own Van Gogh Sunflowers. How about that?
Each is a single class of 2.5 hours (as usual). Also, as ALWAYS -there will be a 20 minute demonstration (see images below) followed by FREE coffee or tea and biscuits to sustain you while you paint! I will be on hand to help. Looking forward to seeing you. There are places for 6 students ONLY and a minimum of 4 people is required to run the class. Starts 10am. Ends 12.30pm.
See tabs above for info on materials and directions to the studio.
Van Gogh began painting in late summer 1888 and continued into the following year. One went to decorate his friend Paul Gauguin's bedroom. The paintings show sunflowers in all stages of life, from full bloom to withering. The paintings were considered innovative for their use of the yellow spectrum, partly because newly invented pigments made new colours possible.
"It's a type of painting that changes its aspect a little, which grows in richness the more you look at it. Besides, you know that Gauguin likes them extraordinarily. He said to me about them, among other things: ‘that — ... that's... the flower’. You know that Jeannin has the peony, Quost has the hollyhock, but I have the sunflower, in a way."[17]
A single class of 2.5 hours (as usual). Also, as ever -there will be a 20 minute demonstration (see images below) followed by FREE coffee or tea and biscuits to sustain you while you paint! I will be on hand to help. Looking forward to seeing you. There are places for 6 students ONLY and a minimum of 4 people is required to run the class. Starts 10am. Ends 12.30pm.
The year has officially ended as regards the 6 week terms. Over the years, I've learned that it's difficult for people to commit to a whole 6 week course. With that in mind, I'm organising a series of ad hoc classes - They're run in the mornings, just like the term classes but you only need to commit to each one individually. They're €30 per class and payment is ONLINE ONLY. I can't take verbal confirmations as it's so difficult to replace someone who drops out at the last minute. I hope you understand.
As usual, there will be a demonstration at each class and I'll help you to achieve a good result. There'll be tea or coffee and biscuits too, to keep you going!
Usually, classes in my studio are held on a PER TERM basis. Terms are not split up. However, for the month of June, my regular classes will be finished for the summer and your own schedule is likely to be broken up too. In their place, I will be holding these morning 'Painting Improvement' workshops in my studio.
Each workshop: €30. You can book these individually by clicking on the class of your choice. Bring your own projects (as long as they're not over A2 size. Booking MUST be made prior to the workshop and please remember: There are ONLY 6 PLACES on each workshop: Book early to avoid disappointment! *
I will help you along with your project with advice, encouragement -and a practical demonstrations.
Bring your paints and a tabletop easel. Coffee and tea with biscuits at 11AM. Hope to see you there!
Click on THE LINK of your choice below for further information.
