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 Caldas De Monchique where we will paint the
traditional Portuguese architecture, cobbled streets lined with deciduous
trees and dappled sunlight.
We will also visit other inland places such as the National Park of Sitio Das
Fontes with its streams, ponds and quaint buildings plus the historic city
of Silves with its castle.
We will also visit the Algarve coast and paint around places such as Lagos
Marina, Luz and the fishing village of Burgau.
Ian's energy and enthusiasm will ensure you that you will get the most
from the holiday. You will see immediate and ongoing improvement in
your own watercolour paintings.
Ian's subjects range from rural scenes to bustling street scenes where
dramatic effects of light and shade are enhanced by his confidence to
incorporate complex figurative studies. He continues to develop his
technique, which he believes gives each finished painting a transparency
and a freedom of expression. He will spend plenty of time ensuring that
you gain the best from his knowledge through demonstrations, tips and
techniques and one-to-one tuition.
