Workshops

Oil Painting Workshops with Steve Godfrey

Local professional artist Steve Godfrey will be running a new set of 6 oil painting workshops based on Portraits and Still Life - beginning Friday 11^th November 2016. From 10:00 – 13:00

The new venue will be El Algarrobo Viveros - Garden Centre – Viñuela.

If you have ever dreamt of becoming an oil painter or being a better oil painter this is the workshop for you.

Steve has over 12 years experience working as an artist in this region and will be passing on a magnitude of tips, techniques, information and practical advice to help you develop as an artist and an oil painter.

The first workshop on Friday 11^th November will be a “Start up day” a practical guide through all the equipment and materials you will need for the workshops including  where to get things from, the different types and how to prepare and use them.

There will be information handouts and Steve will be doing plenty of demonstrations to give you a real insight into his colourful modern impressionistic style.

Some of the subjects to be covered through the 6 - weekly workshops.

Supports (canvases), Paints, Solvents, Mediums and Brushes.

Still Life and Portraits. Inspiration and where to get it. Setting up and lighting, Drawing skills, Colour mixing, Brush techniques, Painting from life, Painting from photo reference, Photography and working with a computer.

There will only be 8 places available on a first come first serve basis. Each workshop will be €12.50 per person per week.

If you are interested and would like more information. Contact Steve Godfrey.

Email: steve@focaleye.com

Phone or Whatsapp:  695 707 151

FB: Steve Godfrey Art

Website: www.focaleye.com

Also Steve will be at Trapichi Farmers Market Tuesday mornings.

Riogordo Exhibition

The 6 paintings listed bellow can be seen at the exhibition in Riogordo until the end of October.

Verdant Solitude

Verdant Solitude

Oil on Canvas

98cm x 75cm

The concept of this piece was atmosphere. I wanted to create a sense of tranquility by restricting the colour range and harmonizing the subject with the background.

When I am painting I’m always fascinated with the effect of adding a little green to flesh tone. It really adds a sense of realism and life.

I particularly like the brushwork in the background on this piece. I used combs, rollers, pallet knifes and rulers as well as brushes to create interesting textures and tones.

The models name is Lara and the painting was made from sketches and reference in the studio. As the painting progressed I began to feel like she was gazing into a pool of water in some kind of enchanted garden.

Stella

Stella

Oil on Canvas

40cm x 45cm

I met Stella at a painting workshop in Torrox she is a professional tattoo artist and she very kindly allowed me to take some photographs of her one afternoon between painting sessions. I think she has a very interesting and youthful look and despite the fact it was bright sunlight when I took the photographs, I think the style of the painting suits Stella very well.

This painting was done in the studio from reference and sketches. I love the way she seems to blend into the abstract background. This was purposely done to draw the viewer’s eye onto Stella’s face.

Occasion

Occasion

Oil on wood panel

50cm x 40cm

In this painting I was looking for a more finished style, I have spent a lot of time in Malaga over the years and although I’ve done sketching there, I’ve never before carried any through to a final painting. This is the first.

The models name is Joanna and the painting was made from sketches and reference as a result of a reference photo shoot we did in Malaga.

I chose this pose because I liked the idea of the viewer trying to imagine what she might be doing. Waiting for someone, waiting for a date or even a blind date!

You decide!

Stella II

Stella II

Oil on wood panel

30cm x 30cm

I started this painting as a demonstration one morning at a local market. I wanted to finish the painting in one session so as to maintain the ‘wet in wet’ sketchy style. I spent about 3 hours on it at the demo and grew quite a liking for its development. I got it to a good stage of completion but I was happy to get it back to the studio where I was able to spend more time on it at a more leisurely pace.