In some ways it felt a lot like being back in school - being in a studio setting for hours a day with everyone working on their various projects.
There were also a couple of really great lectures a day (complete with giant, projected computer slide shows, or live Wacom Tablet drawing for all to see). I took a ton of notes and have lists of things to now follow up on - on both professional practices and artistic approaches.
We were learning and doing so much (from 9am-11pm+ at night with just a bit of break time for eating) that I think ours heads hurt.
And the instructors! Unbelievable! the quality and experience of these incredible, top-of-their-field artists! Who were also incredibly giving and generous with their time and input. (Donato Giancola and Boris Vallejo shown here).
And also with bringing piles of original art (paintings here by Gregory Manchess) - printed work always pales in comparison to the real thing. To see the colors and textures and brushstrokes up close and personal was incredibly informative as well as absolutely beautiful.
More tomorrow....
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Isn't it amazing to be in such a thrilling environment for learning? Just being surrounded with people creating and talking about creating is amazing! I can't wait to hear more about it.
Wow. What a fantastic experience. I'm so glad you got so much out of it.
I applied for a scholarship to a summer school of the arts (also 8 days) this summer but didn't get it and was so disappointed. They offered me a small bursary but it was out of my reach. Maybe next year!
Sounds absolutely fantastic!
Glad you took the time to go after all the hard work you've been doing lately. I wonder what influence all this has on your own work.
P.x
Yay for school! I'm have a history of dropping in and dropping out at different times in my life.
Classes can charge my creative batteries, but I always drop out as soon as someone tries to instill their doctrine in me (even though this is the time honored learning method for the arts. In the old days as in the old days artists would learn under the tutelage of a "master". I have a problem with authority figures-- I think I know the best!)
What I enjoy is learning a few tricks to get me where I want to go-- which it looks like that is what a "Master Class" is all about.
I'm glad to hear that you had a fantastic time!
This sounds like heaven! What a way to fill your creative well.
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