Next term we have two outstanding portrait artists. Alan Clarke is an award winning sculptor and illustrator from Ireland. James Bland is an award winning painter from the United Kingdom. They are both experts in their field, practising artists and experienced, knowledgeable tutors.
Sculpture, Life-sized Portrait in Clay with Alan Clarke
Alan Clarke is an award winning sculptor and illustrator from Ireland.
Alan Clarke’s work is rooted in traditional skills and is informed by the guiding principles of Art. In the last few years his sculptures have been recognised with awards from The Society of Portrait Sculptors, The Art Renewal Centre, Artrepeneur, Beautriful Bizarre magazine, and Sculpture in Context. He is former chairman of the Illustrators Guild of Ireland and is the only ever Irish member of the Society of Portrait Sculptors. He is a drawing tutor at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin.
- Tutor, Alan Clarke
- 4, 5, 6 March, 2024
- 10.00 – 17.00 with an hour break at lunchtime, light lunch included
- £360/course
- Materials and equipment will be provided
- Suitable for all abilities
- Tea and Coffee provided throughout the day
- At Mottisfont Village Hall, Mottisfont, Romsey SO51 0LH
- Plenty of parking
This workshop is in conjunction with Melanie Legge, Sculptor. Any questions about the course should be directed to her: mel.a.legge@gmail.com
Portrait Painting with James Bland, 2024
James Bland is a very experienced tutor and highly regarded amongst his peers. We feel fortunate to have him with us. In the last few years he has been recognised with membership of prestigious societies such as CBPP and NEAC, articles in magazines, and with a number of prizes and awards.
To paint a portrait is to consider the human condition and to reflect upon our own existence, it is deeply personal and as varied and exciting as the people we paint and the painters that paint them
CBPP
- Tutor, James Bland NEAC CBPP
- January 29th/30th, 2024
- 10.00 – 4.00
- £340/2days
- Workshop will be held in Mottisfont Village Hall, between Romsey and Stockbridge, Hampshire.
- Tea and Coffee is available throughout the day, and a light lunch will be included
- Suitable for intermediate students, using oils
Matisse wrote about his feelings and process when making portraits.
The driving force that leads me throughout the execution of a portrait depends on the initial shock of contemplating a face.
from the introduction to the folio “Portraits”, by Matisse, 1954