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 David Howell PRSMA is a full time painter working from his studio in Somerset, England, painting in watercolour, oils, and pastels, and concentrating particularly on marine and landscape subjects. He also paints equestrian pictures with particular emphasis on racing and associated activities. This will be the eighth year that David has joined us as a tutor in Angles sur l'Anglin and previously on Ile de Re. He can quite cheerfully alternate between encouraging enthusiastic amateurs and getting into serious discussion with advanced painters. David tutors in all media including watercolour and oils.
He is President of The Royal Society of Marine Artists
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Painting Tuition
The most popular medium is Watercolour but other media are also catered for. The painting and drawing tuition is usually en Plein Air and is designed for all levels, from beginner to the more experienced painter. It is, after all, a Painting Holiday with no formal exams at the end of your week. The tuition is friendly and informal on a 'one to one' basis, allowing you to develop at your own pace knowing that the tutor is on hand to help with drawing, composition, perspective, colour mixing, colour theory, mixed media experiments etc. All our tutors encourage students to develop powers of observation and personal vision and to experiment with media, enjoy painting and be creative.
Most Tutors will do demonstrations if you wish.
One advantage for Angles sur l’Anglin is the proximity of wonderful locations very near to your accommodation.
WE DO NOT PROVIDE.
Art materials, brushes, paints and paper.
WHAT WE PROVIDE.
Easels, boards and water containers, both in the studios, and for en Plein Air
Tables and proper chairs for studio work and portable stools for en Plein Air work.
Full board accommodation with Breakfast, Lunch, afternoon tea and a four-course Dinner with wine is provided in Angles sur l'Anglin.
WHAT TO BRING.
Materials for your preferred media e.g. Pens, Charcoal, Watercolours, Watercolour pencils, Oil Pastels, Acrylics etc.
Don't forget - paper, pencils, sketchbook, putty eraser, brushes etc.
Sun hat, sun cream and beach towel.
Our tutors are always happy to discuss your choice of medium and any other aspect of the artistic contents of your Painting Holiday prior to departure.