Based in the typical white Andalusian pueblo of Torrox, some 50 km east of Malaga, we offer painting holidays for small groups of artists of all standards and experience.
Our objective is to improve your technique, regardless of your starting point. Our resident professional artist, Anna Martin, will provide you with expert advice and commentary on your work, and introduce you to new techniques to enhance your skills.
The accommodation is in comfortable village houses and we provide delicious local food in a friendly and inclusive environment.
Our holidays are about discovering the hidden Spain, including the scenery, flora and fauna, architecture and culture.
Course
Exploring process; Mixed Media Drawing and Painting
The aim of this workshop is for participants to immerse themselves in the process of drawing and painting in mixed media and so to discover a personal interpretation of the beautiful Andalucian landscape. Use of colour, application of brush marks, surface texture and balance of composition will be explored to convey a sense of mood and place in resolved paintings. This course is suitable for beginners as well as those with experience.
Teaching Method
Technical aspects of painting and drawing
The aim of this workshop is for participants to immerse themselves in the process of drawing and painting in mixed media and so to discover a personal interpretation of the beautiful Andalucian landscape. Use of colour, application of brush marks, surface texture and balance of composition will be explored to convey a sense of mood and place in resolved paintings. This course is suitable for beginners as well as those with experience.
Anna teaches in acrylics mainly but also in other media as required. She concentrates on landscape painting but also offers other subjects to paint, ranging from still life and flowers to figures or chosen objects.
She emphasises how to capture the excitement on first spotting a subject, without technicalities bogging you down. She gives attention to 'wet-in-wet' technique as well as to some of the classical precepts.
These painting holidays are suitable for all - from absolute beginners to accomplished painters. Groups are kept small so you can visibly advance within the week and draw from Anna’s wealth of experience, skills, and thought-provoking insights.
Her daily demonstrations help you get started. They also address established techniques and commonly-encountered problems such as perspective, colour and composition.
These painting holidays are suitable for all - from absolute beginners to accomplished painters. Groups are kept small so you can visibly advance within the week and draw from Anna’s wealth of experience, skills, and thought-provoking insights.
"Anna is an excellent painting teacher - I felt I learned a lot during the week, something new every day. Acebuchal was magic. I really enjoyed the variety of painting venues, the demos provided, constant stimulation, eating with the group in the evenings and the wonderful dinner at Finca La Paz." Rose Twomey Jan 09
