The Algarve is well known for it's amazing light conditions and vibrant
colours from the vivid blue skies and turquoise waters to it's lush green
and colourful vegetation as well as the rustic tiled and coloured
traditional buildings.
The Western Algarve is more rural, rustic and peaceful than the hustle
and bustle of the Central Algarve with it's sleepy harbours, quiet
mountain villages and un-spoilt coastline.
The holiday will be based in Praia da Luz where you can paint the
coastline, fortaleza, buildings and churches. The traditional fishing village
of Burgau is within a few minutes drive from Luz and has some really
quaint subjects to paint including buildings, cobbled streets, boats and
the beautiful coastline.
We will also visit the coastal town of Lagos (15 mins away) where you
can paint anything from fishing harbours with multi-coloured fishing
boats, old forts, traditional Portuguese tiled buildings, churches and town
squares. We will also visit Camilo where you can paint the coastline plus
the stacks.
There are plenty of traditional Portuguese villages nearby as well as the
mountain village of Caldas de Monchique.
Peter will show you how to simplify the scene in front of you in order to
get a pleasing composition. He will guide you through a scene by painting
a step-by-step demonstration for those who want it in order to illustrate
the key elements of each part of the picture and how to build up the
picture. For those who wish to paint their own scene he will give
guidance to each individual according to what they require.
His approachable style of teaching will enable you to get the most out of
your paintings as he will assist you in this process. He will give you plenty
of one-to-one tuition and will demonstrate many tips and techniques
including the importance of tone and colour.
