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Slide
/ PowerPoint Presentations:
Each presentation lasts for approximately an hour and a half.
This is divided in to two halves with a short break midway through.
It is possible to adjust the duration or content of the talks
- please ask. I provide all the equipment unless agreed prior
to the talk. The following subjects are available:
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The
Art of Ancient Egypt
Explore the materials
and techniques used in ancient Egyptian art, with an introduction
to my own work inspired by wildlife in ancient Egyptian art. |
Focus
on the Falklands
Five weeks of spectacular scenery and wildlife in these remote
islands. Pecked by a penguin and accosted by an albatross: find
out about the realities of life as a wildlife artist, and view some
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Nature
in Art
Nature
was probably the first subject to be portrayed by mankind. This
talk begins with cave paintings and examines the changing relationship
between the artist and the natural world. We look at images by
various artists and investigate the possible options open to an
artist inspired by nature.
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| Birds
in Art
The first part of this presentation looks at the changing trends in the depiction of birds. The second part relates to my long-term interests in birdwatching and painting, and my transition from a "naturalist interested in art" to an "artist interested in nature".
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| Impressionist
Ladies
We
take a glimpse into the lives of the two best-known female members
of the French Impressionist movement. The first half of the talk
concentrates on Berthe Morisot, the second half on Mary Cassatt.
We explore their similarities and differences and see how two
women artists in a man's world produced some of the most radical
work in the history of art.
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| The
Art of Mosaics
No
history lesson, but a look at both ancient and modern mosaics,
including Gloucestershire's spectacular Great Pavement at Woodchester.
I concentrate on the design and techniques of mosaics and bring
along some of my own work. I also bring cutters and tiles so some
of the audience can have a go!
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Workshops/
Demonstrations:
I believe in the value of traditional drawing
skills as a basis for creativity. My aim is to help students
to develop skills in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere.
I
am happy to teach half day, whole day or evening classes on
a variety of subjects and media, and tailor the tuition according
to the abilities of participants.
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Some
recent workshops include:
| Charcoal |
Portraits |
Watercolours |
Drawing
techniques |
| Trees |
Birds |
Life
drawing |
Still
life (in oils / acrylics / pastels) |
Other subjects are available - please ask.
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