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PAINTBOX SCHOOL OF ART BLOG

SIMPLY STILL LIVES WORKSHOP

5/14/2017

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On a warm and dry day surrounded by luscious green fields filled with sheep and their lambs we find our base for today’s workshop, Marybank Hall in the Scottish Highlands.

Today our workshop is Simply Still Lives based around the work and techniques of Euan Uglow.

Lets find out a bit about Uglow-
Golden RectangleGolden Rectangle
Euan Uglow- 1932-200


Uglow was born in London and studied at both Camberwell School of Art and then the Slade, where he went on to teach for many years.

Artist and Tutor William Coldstream was a very influential figure in his practice.

His subject matter were namely the human form, and still life.

He used meticulous measuring and mathematic techniques to construct his pieces, working in planes of subtle observed colour.

Often he allowed some of his marks from measuring to show through in the final painting.  This was a technique common with the Slade whose principles at the time were rooted in strong drawing skills.

Many compositions based on the “Golden Rectangle” where by the ratio is 1:1.618 or the Greek Letter “phi”.

This ratio exists throughout nature and is thought to be the most pleasing aesthetic arrangement.

Delicious Pastries from a Paintbox Art Class
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The day starts with coffee and pastries and a slideshow about Uglow.  Then on to tutor Jemma who does a small talk and demonstration about today’s techniques and what is hoped to be achieved.

To the backdrop of calming classical music the students get started on their masterpieces the subject matter being small selections of fruit.
Still Life Set Up from a Paintbox Weekend Workshop
Still Life Set Up from a Paintbox Weekend Workshop
After an hour or so of painting we break for lunch, but first look at the paintings so far and assess where they need to be taken in the next part of the class.
Getting Set Up for a Delicious Lunch at a Paintbox Weekend Workshop
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​A sumptuous lunch is served up by Lynsey of hearty BLTs, salad, crisps and delicious homemade lemon cupcakes.  The students gather in the kitchen to devour their meals while discussing their morning painting.

Scrumptious Lemon Cupcakes from a Paintbox Weekend Workshop
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Devine Lunch from a Paintbox Weekend Workshop
After the bellies are full the students are back at it.  Jemma spends some one to one time with each student giving clear direction of how each student should look to finish their paintings. ​
Student's Still Life Paintings from a Paintbox Weekend Workshop
Once the paintings are completed and everything is cleared away, all the masterpieces are hung up so Jemma and the students can discuss the paintings and the techniques that have been learned.
Stunning Still Life Painting from a Paintbox Weekend Workshop
To book onto a similar workshop, summer school or one of our Luxury Art Retreats contact the Paintbox team today- paintboxart@outlook.com
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  • Courses
    • Full Year Courses >
      • Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media Course
      • Landscape Course
      • Professional Development Course
      • Mentoring Programme
    • Short Courses >
      • Half Day Drawing & Painting Course - 10 Weeks
      • Introduction to Drawing & Painting
      • Artist Bootcamp! - 5 Week Course
      • Ivon Hitchens' Winter Garden- 5 Week Course
      • Back Round the Kitchen Table! - 5 Week Course
      • Contemporary Collage - 5 Week Course
      • The Modern Portrait - 5 Week Course
      • Expressive Flower Painting - 5 Week Course
      • The Sketchbook Course - 5 Week Course
    • Workshops >
      • "Intensive 3 Day Mentoring" - with Jemma Derbyshire
      • "Back to Basics - The Humble Pencil" with Jane Couroussopoulos
      • "Pushing Place" with Kittie Jones
      • "Soft Pastels" with Jane Couroussopoulos
      • "Painterly Portraits" with Kim Scouller
      • "Capturing The Change" with Kittie Jones
      • "Natural Form - An Exploration" with Eleanor White
      • "Translucencies in Acrylic" with Owen Normand
      • "Drawing Into Painting" with Dominic McIvor
      • "Abstracting the Landscape" with Jo Perkins
      • "Under the Trees" with Lara Scouller
    • Summer Courses >
      • Young Artists Summer School - with Dominic McIvor
      • Draw - Paint - Print the Shoreline with Lara Scouller
      • Beyond The Window with Dominique Cameron
      • FEAST! with Robin Wu
      • Expressive Portrait Painting with Kim Scouller
      • "Nature Catching Up With Art" - Paul Cezanne with Janet Melrose
      • Wild Abundance with Kittie Jones
      • Summer Garden: Plant Processes with Kate Temple
    • Luxury Painting Holidays
  • Online Courses
  • Members Area
    • Drawing and Sketcbooks >
      • Materials and Surfaces
    • Painting and Mixed Media
    • Daily Tasks
    • Videos
    • Lynsey's Kitchen
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