https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/an-introduction-to-oil-painting-4-week-morning-course-block-t-studios-tickets-88824850519 AN INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING // 4 week course with the artist Nicholas Robinson // Starts Thursday morning, March 5th // 10:00 - 13:00 A practical 4 week course in oil painting from life, introducing the most basic principles of observing nature, using materials and rendering form - all presented in a simple step by step manner. The course involves working on 4 paintings in a series of weekly exercises of slightly increasing complexity. Each exercise involves painting from life to understand light, form, space and simple colour, going from a initial 2D block-in to a final 3D effect. This course is ideal for both beginners and painters who want to do a refresher on the most important basics of painting in oils! About the Tutor: Nicholas Robinson attended the Florence Academy of Art, Sweden, under the tutelage of the Swedish painter Joakim Ericsson - winning 2 awards during his time here. Recently short-listed for the Hennessy Portrait prize, Nick is now exhibiting nationally, and works and teaches out of his studio in Dublin. Website | Twitter | Facebook COURSE FEE: €150 * A deposit of €75 through Eventbrite secures your place, with the balance due at the beginning of day 1 ** While some materilals will be provided, a small list will be sent to all participants Enquiries/booking, please e-mail: info@blockt.ie BLOCK T X Enquiries/booking, please e-mail: info@blockt.ie