The Beauty of Colour in Nature with Jacqueline Orr RGI RSW and Mike Marriott.
OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE:
Dumfries & Galloway in the south west corner of Scotland is the beautiful location for our 5 day residential course and you will be following in the footsteps of many famous artists inspired by the varied and stunning landscape of this area. During the course you will have the chance to work ‘en plein air’ in different locations throughout the county, from the tranquil coastline to the low inland hills and fresh water lochs.
The course offers structured tuition supplemented by demonstrations , illustrated talks and critiques. Our aim is to encourage you to develop ways of seeing and interpreting the landscape through drawing and studies, helping you to work towards a finished piece of work by the end of the course.
ABOUT JACQUELINE ORR RSW RGI
Jacqueline Orr, RSW RGI, Artist & Tutor, The Essential School of Painting
Jacqueline Orr is a professional painter of great repute with shows and exhibition all over the world. A graduate of Glasgow School of Art she studied under the late Dr James D Robertson, Barbara Rae, Jack Knox and Dr John Cunningham, graduating in 1983. Her works appear widely both in the United Kingdom and internationally with successful shows in London, Paris, Versailles and Johannesburg (South Africa). In 2007 Jacqueline was elected a member of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW) and has since gone on to receive a number of esteemed awards including two RGI awards The James Torrance Memorial Award and The Armour Award
ABOUT MIKE MARRIOTT:
Mike Marriot Team Leader and Tutor The Essential School of Painting, London.
Mike Marriott’s life revolves around a combination of art and adventure. From an early age Mike served in the Royal Navy as helicopter aircrew and survival instructor. This has given him the opportunity to operate, in joint services expeditions, in remote and hostile environments across the globe including the icy landscapes of Iceland, Greenland, Norway and the artic circle. Today Mike works and teaches at the Glasgow School of Art and is the deputy Leader of the highly trained Scottish Mountain rescue team. He will not only be helping Jacqueline in tutoring but also plan and take us to various locations. You will be in the hands of these two highly skilled individuals for five days and four nights in the Scottish borders of Dumfries, Galloway and Newton Stuart.
COURSE FEES
Course Fee includes tuition, accommodation and full board (but doesn’t include alcohol or beverages requested outside buffet meals).
(Non-painting partners are welcome, see bottom of page for more information.)
TRAVEL:
Sea off Isle of Whithorn Painting Holiday in Newton Stewart and Galloway 2015
For the duration of the course we will be based in the Dumfries and Galloway area. If you are flying in or taking the trains please make arrangements to get to Newton Stewart, the nearest town to our base. From there you can either take a taxi or if you arrived at the agreed timing you will be picked up by one of our vehicles in Newton Stewart.
You will need to make your own travel arrangement to Newton Stewart, including holiday insurance. We advise that you take out insurance that covers you for unexpected cancellations.
There is a taxi service in Newton Stewart that can take you to the house. The school will provide vehicles to move between locations and the country house or cottage.
ACCOMMODATION:
We will be based in a spacious country house and cottage by the sea. All painters will have their own bedroom. Rooms will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Non-painting partners will share with their painting partner. There will be more than adequate space in the common areas to relax during the off-periods.
The immediate environs of both house and cottage provide sea vistas, sandy beaches and wooded areas, allowing for relaxed walks in the mornings and evening.
MEALS:
Meals will be in buffet style, at prescribed times. We will be providing you with all your meals. We will have a professional cook preparing our meals. Please note that if you have any special dietary requirements you will need to let us know in good time. We will make all reasonable efforts to meet your specific needs.
Snacks and light refreshments: We will provide snacks throughout the day. There will be coffee and teas available at both house and cottage throughout. Please carry along with you any snacks that you prefer to have. Bottled water for drinking will be available for any prolonged outings, however tap water is safe to drink so bring a water-bottle.
Alcoholic drinks are not included in the fee. We may provide wine with the meals however this is only with the prior agreement of all participants.
Smoking is strictly prohibited within the house or cottage.
PAINTING EQUIPMENT AND ART MATERIALS:
We will provide you with an easel, stool and boards, and you can buy a materials pack with everything you need in the medium of your choice directly from us or if you prefer can come along with your own materials Non-painting partners and family members are welcome. See bottom of page for more information.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Newton Stewart and Galloway Painting Holiday 2015
We will be setting up base in the Dumfries and Galloway area looking for fantastic scenes to draw and paint. Mick Marriott our expert guide will take you to some of the most scenic land, lake and seascapes in Scotland. Walking up small country paths to secret ponds and glens you will spend the morning sketching and painting and in the afternoon return to the cottages where you’ll get time to further develop your artwork. The house itself is close to the sea but you will also travel each day by walking or by vehicle to different locations to give you the best possible variety of scenes to work with.
ASSESSMENT OF THE LOCATION:
A careful assessment has been done on all the locations you will be travelling to. They are all accessible even to those who are not outdoor fit, however, please note that you are ultimately responsible for your personal care and that of your personal belongings. Click here for our terms and conditions.
NON-PAINTING PARTNERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS:
Non-painting partners will share a room with their painting partner. You are most welcome to come along with the painting group to the various locations. You will be expected to manage your own activities where they involve separating from the painting group, although we will be able to give you advice and suggestions for activities in the area.