Workshops 2010

Change the way you see, feel, think and create!

Painting the Italian Life

Instructor Pam Ingalls                                               October 2 to October 8, 2010

1. Throughout history great masters and aspiring students have found inspiration from the rural beauty of Umbria. Join us with painter and instructor Pam Ingalls for an immersion into painting Italian light in the Russian Impressionist tradition. The classes are set up to take each student at their own level through the basics of oil painting - exploring value, color temperature, intensity and edges with still lifes, portraits and interiors. We will examine the light on simple subject matter, and discuss the importance of allowing one’s choice of subject matter to come from within. There will be plenty of time for questions after each lesson.
   

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Limited to: 12 participants

Instructor Bio:

1. Pam Ingalls is in love with the transforming quality of light on ordinary objects and scenes, and portraits. Raised in Spokane, Washington, she was first inspired by her artist parents, Richard and Marjorie Ingalls. She studied art at the Accademia Di Belle Arti in Florence, Italy and earned an art degree from Gonzaga University in Spokane.
   

2. After exploring a few side paths—among them, pursuing social justice aims and building a house—Pam returned to her true passion under the mentorship of Russian Impressionist Ron Lukas. She also has studied with Richard Schmid and Burt Silverman. Her widely collected, award-winning work has been exhibited throughout the United States, Europe, and Africa. Pam lives and works along the shore of The Puget Sound on Vashon Island, Washington, but loves to travel to Italy annually for inspiration.
   

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Syllabus:

1. Using Italy as our backdrop, our subject and our muse, we will focus our attention on the basics of painting. From complete beginners to experienced painters, painting daily in an inspiring setting rapidly raises everyone’s skill level.  We will explore the dialogue between shapes, values, color temperature, intensity and edges while painting simple Italian subject matter. You will return to your own lives full of inspiration, new painting skills and memories to last a lifetime.
   

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Supplies to Bring:

1. Oil Paints: Titanium white, Cad. yellow light  (optional), Cad. yellow medium, Cad. red light, Alizarin crimson, Ultramarine blue, Pthalo blue, Ivory black
   

2. Linseed Oil: 3 oz or less or a painting medium
   

3. Easel: Either a French easel or some kind of travel easel.
   

4. Brushes: #4, 6 & 8 (depending on the brands, approximately 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch and 1 inch) They could be bristle brushes or softer ones like Galleria brand or a synthetic sable substitute.
   

5. Palette Knife: Size and style that you prefer
   

6. Palette: It could be just an extra painting board
   

7. Canvas or Boards: With two coast of Gesso already applied. Varying sizes – from 5”x7” to 11”x14”(One possibility is to bring cut canvas that you can tape to a larger board.)
   

8. Cup: A small container for Linseed Oil
   

9. Paint Rags: Paper towels will also be provided
   

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Itinerary: (Rated: physical walking requirements are light).

1. Classes will be held for 3 hours every morning, and another 3 hours in the afternoons. The first few days will be focused in the studio – on simple Italian still lifes and/or portraits. Later in the week we will venture out to paint interiors and exteriors of Umbria, focusing on the same basic painting skills. The studio will be available during the evenings, too – for those who wish to paint even more. Optional 1/2 day excursions will be available several afternoons for art history tours that provide an understanding of painting from even more perspectives, and to enjoy what Umbrian art has to offer. Our scenic locations near the village of Todi also offers inspiring morning walks and meditation. Free time will also present opportunities to explore Florence, nearby villages and meet with local wine, cheese and olive oil makers.
   

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Included:

1. Transportation: Pick-up from and delivery back to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci, (Fiumicino)

   

   Airport in our luxury passenger van.
   

2. Delivery to and pick-up from scheduled “Excursions,” as outlined in the Workshop Itinerary above.
   

3. Accommodations: A Standard Room with Single bed, double occupancy; is shared with a roommate of the same gender. Each room in this workshops has its own kitchenette and private bathroom. All rooms are non-smoking. Upgrades to Private rooms, or Private Suites are subject to availability at the time of registration. For more info. please visit our Accommodations page.
   

4. Meals: 3-meals per day, including a continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the common areas you will find fresh fruit, snacks and self-service beverages like coffee, tea, water and juices are easily available throughout the day at no extra charge.
   

5. Wine tasting, critique sessions, final exhibition party, art history guide and informal Italian language lessons.
   

Price:

1. €2750 (EUR) payable by credit card and PayPal.
   

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Availability:

1. All workshops are subject to availability. A Reservation Request Form can be submitted from this website by clicking on the “Register Now” button, and a response will arrive within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. If you do not receive a response to a request, please click here to contact us directly.
   

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