We invite all adults, amateurs, painters, students, and art enthusiasts to a unique painting workshop conducted by the renowned visual artist Eugen Varzić! 🌟
📅 Date: August 15 – 18
📍 Location: Pionirska 1, Poreč
About the Workshop: The workshop is intended for everyone who wants to learn how to create paintings from photographic references using both indirect and direct painting techniques. You will learn how to transform a photograph into a painting that goes beyond the photo itself, capturing the essence of the subject. The experience gained over 4 days of collaborative work is important, without pressure for immediate results. No minimum level is required, just a willingness to work and learn.
Schedule:
• Morning session: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Lunch break: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Afternoon session: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The price of the workshop is 600 EUR.
Program:
Day 1:
• Brief introduction to the workshop
• Transferring the photograph onto a blank canvas
• Reviewing what makes a good photo reference
• Color mixing, palette preparation through demonstration
• Discussion and demonstration of the process
• Starting work on individual canvases
• Mentorship for each student
Day 2:
• Continuation of work and demonstration with another part of the photograph
• Color progression/color relationships
• Tips and recommendations
Day 3:
• Continuation of work and demonstration with another part of the photograph
• Color progression/color relationships
• Tips and recommendations
Day 4:
• Glazing process
• Care for color relationships and exploration of new glazing techniques
• Workshop conclusion
Accommodation: All participants have the option of accommodation within a 10-minute walk from the workshop location, at Valamar facilities in the city center, with parking available. More information can be found at: Valamar
Nearby the location, there are various restaurants: from Asian food at “Umi Asian Street Food,” to fish dishes at “Tunaholic,” to pizza and pasta at “Dali” and “Da Olio.” There are indeed countless restaurants nearby offering options for every taste.
Notes:
• Mobile phones are not allowed during demonstrations and painting. Photographing your own works and studies is only allowed during breaks.
• Payment for the workshop is done before arrival, no later than the morning session of the first day.
Materials: Materials and the demonstration photograph are provided. You can bring your own brushes if you wish. Easels and tables are provided.
Join us and explore your artistic potential with Eugen Varzić! 🎨✨
All the best and see you in Poreč!
🔗 Registration and additional information: workshop@eugenvarzic.com