Dominique Medici

Secrets of Portrait Painting

May 12th - May 18th, 2024

Secrets of Portrait Painting

Dominique Medici

LOCATION

Marsala, Sicily

DATE

May 12th - May 18th, 2024

PRICE

$2900

NON PARTICIPATING PARTNER

$1000

MEDIUM

Oil Paint

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

All levels welcome

CLASS SIZE

Maximum 13

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Join us for an all-inclusive workshop that will demystify portrait painting for you once and for all! Break down the challenge of capturing your subject into a manageable and systematic 4-step process you can use to get amazing results every time!

Discover how to accurately mix any color by working with a limited palette of only 7 colors and deepen your understanding of the relationship between hue, value, and chroma.

Never be stuck again wondering how to get the right mix, learn how to create nuanced flesh tones in 3 simple steps.

Each morning we will paint alla prima (single session) portraits and in the afternoon we will paint one sustained portrait for the week. Working both short and long poses sharpens our observation and helps us to work more efficiently. Every student will receive individual critiques each session.

While Dominique will work and teach oil painting techniques primarily, students are welcome to work in the medium of their choosing.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Step into a professional classroom setting and begin your artistic journey. Enjoy the convenience of our fully equipped space, where you will have all you need including easels, palettes, medium, solvents, and a dedicated cleaning station. Traveling light? We offer on-site rental for all the paints in this course, we stock canvas, paper, and a variety of other painting surfaces you can try. Choose the materials that call to you, and bring your vision to life. When it's time for a breather, rejuvenate with refreshments in our studio kitchen and enjoy delightful home-cooked Italian lunches. Dive in, paint, and savor every moment!

In this workshop, you will learn how to…

Simplify and translate proportions from 3d to 2d
Average and mass values shapes
Create 4 types of contrast in your painting
Mix any color in just 3 steps
Interpret colors when they aren't obvious
Troubleshoot when things go awry

Overview

NUMBER OF NIGHTS:

6 nights

MEALS:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

HOE TO REACH US:

Pickup from Palermo (PMO) airport.
See our pickup policy

MATERIALS:

Oil Paint (others welcome)

EQUIPMENT:

"Paint-pass" available to rent for this workshop, Giving unlimited access to all the colors needed.

SHIPPING:

We are happy to pack and send work to you.
Shipping and handling fees vary depending on size, weight, and destination.

ACCOMMODATION

You will be staying at Baglio Custera, a boutique hotel in the heart of Marsala’s countryside. Known for its gardens and luxurious swimming pool, this modern resort stands on the Rakalia hill, the site of an ancient shrine to Hercules, surrounded by olive and orange groves. Baglio Custera is a brand new hotel built on ancient lines, those of the "baglio," or farmhouse.

From start to finish you will enjoy the extraordinary cuisine of the region influenced by the unique flavors of the Mediterranean including garden-fresh vegetables, ancient grains, and seafood. All meals, accommodation, and daily ground transport are Included in your package, including a celebratory welcome dinner and a farewell Sicilian feast.

Car rental is not necessary but recommended.

FAQ

Dominique Medici

Seattle-based Dominique Medici isn't just an oil painter; she's a globe-trotting artist with a London-educated flair! With accolades from institutions like The Portrait Society of America and the Art Renewal Center, her strokes of genius are showcased both on American soil and across the pond. Dive into any private collection across the US and Europe, and you might just find a Medici masterpiece staring back. Not just content with creating, Dominique channels her passion into teaching, helping pass on the great traditions and knowledge of the old masters to a new generation of painters.
Having honed her craft at prestigious schools like the Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney and St. Oswalds Studios in London. Dominique is a world-traveled and pioneering artist with a gift for helping others achieve their own creative goals.