Painting Techniques: A Practical Guide through Time (20-21 Century Art) 24 April to 3 July 2017

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20th to 21st Century Art

Tutor Anthony Daley

Learn the methods and respond to the multiple developments in painting and the art movements of the 20 – 21 Century. We will cover the developments in post war America and its period of ‘buckets- full- of- paint’ attitude – the sheer abundance and the abandonment of Abstract Expressionism. We will then consider the methods and materials of today’s painting by visiting contemporary practices including urban graffiti which has a superficial resemblances that takes us full circle back to the primordial environmental mark making of cave paintings.

Anthony Daley in studio

The course will also touch on the historical context, techniques, methods and materials of the physical substance of the painting at its confluence with the emotional and spiritual driving forces behind the invention and practise of this profound human activity. Our aim is to provide you with an inspirational springboard to your own painting practice.

 

Anthony Daley “Like Loving under a Heavy Sky”, 2012, and “Like Strolling in the Elements”, 2012 (as seen at ‘Intuition and Anti-intuition’ show at Lamb and Lion Gallery 2012 click image)

About Andrew Wamae

Andrew Wamae is the Director and co-founder of the Essential School of Painting (ESOP). He has a deeply held belief in the power of art to transform lives and society, and a particular interest in exploring new models for art education beyond school; championing the twin ideals of excellence and affordability in a highly pressurised sector when university fees are soaring and student/ tutor contact time is at an all time low. Andrew is particularly keen to ensure that the visual arts continue to be supported and thrive well. A creative, innovative and visionary professional, Andrew, in conjunction with his co-founder Alison Harper, has transformed the Essential School of Painting from humble beginnings to an established institution holding from one-day to year-long courses and workshops for all levels of experience; from beginners to postgraduate and professional artists. He has managed to enlist the support of a long list of celebrated artists from multiple fields in the creative industry to teach or lecture at the school or in their studios.