At first glance Poussin may be thought of as old fashioned, with nothing to offer the contemporary artist. This would be a mistake. Cy Twombly, Francis Bacon, Picasso, and Cezanne, giants among painters, make reference to the Poussin’s influence. In an interview Twombly expressed his desire ‘to have been Poussin, if I’d had a choice, in another time’.
Over these four classes we are going to look at colour, composition, and how other artists have been influenced. This can include an abstract approach such as Twombly’s, or a direct reference from a part of a painting, such as Bacon’s use of a mother fleeing the scene in The Massacre of the Innocents. Also Kossoff’s dynamic charcoal drawings. We will look at his paintings and ink studies and find ways to incorporate his ideas into our own work.
These four afternoons is a long approach to ‘On the Shoulders of Giants. There is much to explore. The course is not about how to use individual materials; it is about how to find new ideas and approaches. This is space to strive towards innovation in your own work.
- Tutor, Kate Measham
- At Mottisfont Village Hall, Hampshire
- Wednesday 17, 24 September, Wednesday 15, 22 October
- 1.30 – 5.00
- £220/4 workshops
- Students can work in whatever media they wish. However, the first class will be using charcoal and ink.
- Tea, coffee, biscuits readily available.
- lots of parking
- There will be suggested homework in between workshops.
