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APPLICATIONS CLOSEDDATES: 9 to 13 September 2024 TIMES: 9:30 to 16:30 (lunch from 12:30 to 13:30, 30 instructed hours total) INSTRUCTOR: Romel de la Torre LANGUAGE: English LIMIT: 15 students maximum COST: € 850 INCLUDED WITH COST: Daily lunch, model costs NOT INCLUDED: Painting materials (see below), accommodation, travel fare RECOMMENDED LEVEL: Intermediate & Advanced. Students should already have competency working in oils. Experience painting from life will be helpful, but is not strictly required. |
Key Concepts & Skills in this Course:
* Achieve an accurate likeness to the model's appearance and character while painting from life
* Capture the look of the light, and the "feel" of different fabrics
* Use representational abstraction to create exciting compositions
* Explore creative use of color and visual movement to bring liveliness to your portrait paintings
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Course Description
In this five-day workshop with acclaimed artist Romel de la Torre, students will learn to paint the model in costume fully from life using an indirect painting approach.
Students will explore painting strategies that capture the “feeling” of light, and learn to combine the representational portrait with abstract shapes to create compelling compositions. In addition to demonstrating his expressive painting process, Romel will also lead the group in discussions on the techniques of some of his favorite historical artists, such as Sargent, Sorolla, Zorn, and more.
Over the course of the workshop, students will complete two paintings from live models in costume, learning to improve their use of color, drawing skills, value relationships, and edge quality. Romel will also discuss the technical aspect of his personal painting practice, including the materials he uses and tips on how to set up models in pose with successful lighting.
On what to expect, Romel says: "Be prepared to work hard, make new friends, and best of all - have fun!"Tuition
The cost of tuition for this course is € 850, which includes 60 hours of instruction.
Also included with the cost of tuition:- Model fees
- Complimentary lunch. Meals are light, healthy & homemade. This typically consists of toasted sandwiches, soups, grilled vegetables, salad bowls, etc. Menu changes daily.
- Coffee, tea, light snacks during all hours
- End-of-workshop borrel / aperitif (light alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks, light snacks & bites)
- Studio equipment - easels, drawing boards, stools
All other expenses (such as accommodation, travel fare, drawing & painting supplies) are not included.
Payment DeadlinesDeposit
A deposit payment is due within 14 days of acceptance into the course in order to reserve your place. This can be paid in one of two ways:
- Monthly Installments: When there are more than 6 months before the start of the workshop, tuition fees can be split into six monthly payments. The first installment is charged at checkout. 3% interest is added when paying in monthly installments.
- Two Installments: The first half of tuition is paid as a deposit to hold your place in the class. The second half is due 30 days before the start of the workshop.
Are there fewer than 30 days before the start of the workshop?
The full tuition fee is due within 5 working days in order to reserve your place in the class.
If there are fewer than 5 days from the start of class, tuition fees must be paid in full before the workshop begins.
Please review our cancellation and transfer policy.- Model fees
Course Materials
The following materials are required for participation in this course.OIL COLORS
Paints should be Artist/Professional quality.
Romel’s recommended brands are indicated, but it is fine to substitute with other brands.
- Cadmium Yellow Lemon OR Cadmium Yellow Light (Rembrandt or Michael Harding)
- Cadmium Yellow Deep (Rembrandt or Michael Harding)
- Yellow Ochre (Rembrandt or Utrecht)
- Cadmium Red (Winsor & Newton)
- Terra Rosa (Holbein or Winsor & Newton)
- Quinacridone Red (Gamblin or Rembrandt)
- Transparent Oxide Red (Rembrandt or M. Graham)
- Permanent Alizarin Crimson (Gamblin or Winsor & Newton)
- Viridian Green (Rembrandt or Utrecht)
- Cobalt Blue (Gamblin or Utrecht)
- Ultramarine Blue Deep (Rembrandt or Utrecht)
- Titanium White (Williamsburg or Utrecht)
- Ivory Black (Rembrandt or M. Graham)
- Burnt Umber (Rembrandt or Utrecht)
CANVAS- 2 stretched & primed linen canvas OR primed panel. Any size between 40 x 50 cm to 45 x 60 cm is acceptable.
He kindly asks not to bring oil paper or low-quality canvas boards, as it is difficult to get good results with such materials.PAINT MEDIUMS- Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits
PAINTING TOOLS- Palette
- Palette knife
- 1 clean jar for rinsing brushes, or a brush washer
- Paper towels
- Mahl stick (a selfie stick or cane also works well)
- Viewfinder (if you do not have one already, Romel will show you how to make one at the studio)
BRUSHES
Romel prefers natural hog-hair bristle brushes. He asks students to bring the following:
- Long filberts, sizes #1 and #3
- For these, Romel uses Trekell 400MKF brushes
- Flats, sizes #6, 8, 10, 12
In addition to bristle brushes, Romel also uses natural sable-hair brushes:- Long flats, sizes #1, 2, 3, 6
- For these, Romel uses Rosemary & Co. series 279
Romel notes that it is fine to substitute similar brushes with other brands, but kindly asks not to bring nylon brushes.Location
Have you followed a workshop with us before? Please note that all 2024 workshops will take place in our new studio building at: Zuider Emmakade 45, 2012 KN Haarlem.
Our new location is in the same neighbourhood as our previous building, and easily accessible via public transport.
Where to Stay
Travelling to Haarlem from out of town? We can give a few recommendations on places to stay:- Travelling on a budget
- Nearby Hotels
the niu Dairy
Hotel Raecks
Boutique Hotel 't Vosje- AirBnB
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Instructor
Romel de la Torre
Born in the Philippines in a community of artists, Romel de la Torre's artistic interest started at a very young age. With the encouragement of his parents, he began sketching the world around him. Now based in the United States, he is a full-time artist and has conducted workshops all over the United States, Europe and Asia.