Oil Painting at Evolution Arts, Brighton

I have just begun a nine session oil painting course for Evolution Arts in Brighton. There are 12 students  of varying abilities and so far we have been focusing on building skills in mixing and handling oil paint. The content will include colour mixing, blending, glazing and the many different applications of actually getting oil paint onto the paper or canvas and hopefully getting it to do what you want or what you think you want.

http://www.evolutionarts.org.uk/painting-in-oils-course-brighton-hove

Watercolour Studies

The other day I was trying to explore transparency of colour and visual colour mixing with watercolour. The plan was to create some simple colour studies that illustrated the idea in a simple way. However, once the paint starts playing with you I'm easily seduced into straying off track to start exploring the beautiful blends and provoked accidents. The unpredictability of watercolour is one of its most compelling attributes I think. It is mesmerising. 

iPad drawings

I'm still working with the iPad. After 4 and a half years it still offers up so many challenges and exciting possibilities. I think I'm only scratching the surface.

Open Studios Phoenix Brighton

Thanks to everybody who came by my studio last weekend. 

Phoenix Brighton Open Studios May 2016

Phoenix Brighton are having their annual Open Studios soon. The private view is on Friday 6th. May 6-9pm with the open studios on the 7th. and 8th. May 11-5pm. Come along anytime over the weekend and meet up to 120 artists working in this incredible building with its new swish slidy doors. My studio is at the top on the 4th. floor so come up, say hello and check out the view of Brighton. 

www.phoenixbrighton.org

Painted ceiling in NW3

1992! I was asked to paint the ceiling of Aidel's Cafe at 244 Haverstock Hill in London NW3. Little did I know what was in store for me, not just regarding the ceiling but the fun shenanigans embarked upon, usually involving alcohol. It was a pleasure painting that. I'm not sure if it's still there. 

Noir Tonal Challenge

Some difficult tonal and textural challenges this week at Cafe Rust.

Drawing at Cafe Rust Week 5

My January-March session is full. Let me know if you'd like to sign up for the post-Easter series of sessions. Space is limited.

It's week 5 next where we will be focusing on portraiture. I'll be giving a tour of the head using our model and describing general rules for sizing and proportion basic to all heads. Then we'll get on with our own version of our portrait model observing our ideas and seeing if they fit in this particular case. I have a great model lined up just for this purpose.

So far in this tutored series we have been making drawings about the perception of space and the placement of the figure in differing contexts whilst still being conscious of tone and proportion. 

Tutored Life Drawing at Cafe Rust Brighton

I shall be starting a ten week run at Cafe Rust on the 12 January 7.30-9.30pm. These sessions are for all levels, beginners to accomplished. I shall be introducing some key drawing ideas to the small group and giving you an opportunity to extend and develop your ability no matter your level.

As usual I have a great array of Brighton's top models posing for us. The cost for all ten sessions is just £95. Please register with me in advance as numbers are limited. This price includes me, the models and basic materials (not paper or boards). 

Cafe Rust is on Preston Street near the viaduct. It is, I think a great setting for these sessions with quirky props and distressed walls that provide interest and character.

The group will be fairly small and welcoming

Contact me to register or ask any questions...julianvilarrubi@gmail.com