The course This course is aimed at those interested in learning how to draw and paint according to the traditional techniques of the old and modern masters. The goal of the course is to allow the development of personal expression and to explore creativity. The instruction is structured gradually and it is suitable both for beginners and for those already at an intermediate or advanced level. The studio atmosphere is frendly : to guarantee a personal teaching during all the phases of the work, groups are limitated to small numbers. |
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Techniques During the year, the students experiment different kind of techniques : graphite, charcoal, sanguinia, ink, pastel, acquarel and oil. |
The teacher proposes several kind of exercises which help to increase the fondamental art abilities : visual memory, observation, sense of proportion, construction and perspective. The student is followed step by step by the teacher. Technical advices are given in order to achieve the desired results. The teacher point out the corrections to be done and gives practical demonstration of the suggested technique. |
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Nudes and portrait with live modelThe program includes some classes with models during the phases of studing the portrait and the nudes. |
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Sketches outside and in museumsThe teaching in studio is completed by some drawing sessions outdoor and in the museums of Florence. Sketches allows students to learn how to summarise forms and to acquire the sense of perspective. |
