Today greeted us with sunny skies! Directional shadows! Warmth!
We were able to have our lesson outdoors in the castle courtyard.
We worked on details such as stone wall patterns.
I did a full painting demo of this castle wall, with a focus point on the door.
A lush first wash was laid in with soft, glowing colors.
After the first wash dried, I painted details such as stone on the walls, leaves, roofline, and worked on detailing out the door and steps.
Afterwards, I inked the area, to correct lines and find further details.
As this was the final working day of the workshop, students were welcome to work on either the above stone wall, finish up any projects they had going, or begin new paintings.
What a wonderful experience we gained this week. Friendships and life-long bonds formed as we enjoyed each and every person’s contribution to the group. Thank you so much to each of you, to your hard work and love of art, and kindness to one another. Thank you to Winslow Art Center for putting this workshop together and attending so well to our needs. Thank you to Castello di Petroia owners and staff for their amazing hospitality and beautiful home.
Hugs to all!
For now, back to Rome to begin the long journey home.
For my upcoming workshop in Provence, France, August 2023, or other regional and online workshops, please visit my website at sarahbhansen.com.
Until next time, my friends! Ciao!
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