Venice, Italy 2021
Join us in the heart of Venice!
This package includes your room, all breakfasts, and 5 group dinners, water taxi passes for the week, daily personal instruction & demos and use of many shared studio
art supplies.
You will be encouraged to work in your own personal travel journal, on paper or canvas. We will break for independent lunches and meet in the afternoon at a pre-set time for studio work. 5 Dinners will be spent together in local establishments and 2 will be on your own.
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This is YOUR art adventure, you may paint as much or little as YOU choose! Demonstrations and studio work time participation is always optional. Explore, take photos, eat, shop...it's up to you!
Email me for details: doartworx@gmail.com
More about this trip:
I believe drawing is a foundational and vital skill each artist should work to develop; I include drawing basics and beyond in all of my classes.
This Venice adventure includes the development of a travel journal where you’ll learn to capture the essence of your experiences using simple materials like pen & ink, watercolor and colored pencil. You will practice and refine your sketching, while creating a sketch journal full of beautiful memories.
Artists may also choose to paint on location, take photographs while exploring, work exclusively in the studio, or any combination of the above. This is a trip where your personal goals help determine your focus. You may paint and explore as little or much as you like.
Daily demonstrations and one-on-one personal attention and guidance make this an art adventure like no other.
I work to specifically tailor the creative experience to each group of artists; teaching sessions are determined by the goals and character of the group itself. There is something for everyone, from beginner to the professional artist.
I encourage you to bring materials that are practical for travel and carrying on our walking tours around the narrow winding streets and canals of Venice, but you may bring any art supplies that you are comfortable using.
Foam-core lap easels and travel journals are great options!
We will focus on sketching the amazing & unique character of this place that has been a jewel for centuries. In addition to gondolas, reflections and architecture, we will explore aspects of the famous “carnival” in some of our art. I often work figuratively; costuming and sculptural work is of special interest to me, and a common theme in my work. You will have the opportunity to observe and explore this, and so much more!
Feel free to contact me with questions doartworx@gmail.com
(Or to see more of my work). www.doartworx.com
This trip is for you if:
* You enjoy exploring and making beautiful memories with other creatives!
* You LOVE fresh Italian food- enough said!
* You are open to trying new things, experimenting with visual media and recording your experiences visually.
* You want personal guidance in the development of your work from a working professional artist and teacher.
* You just want to explore new and amazing places in the safety and company of creative people with or without camera and sketchbook.
* You want to take advantage of this opportunity to tour other parts of Europe or Italy, before or after our time together!
“Travel leaves you speechless and turns you into a storyteller.” unknown
Suggested basic Supply list:
Think small and portable~
Watercolor travel palette
Brushes (fillable water brushes are handy)
Journal suitable for sketching using mixed-media
Permanent ink pens
White out pens- like the Jane Davenport:
Paint Over Pens
Derwent Inktense Pencil Set
Fluid or High Flow Acrylics, I suggest a limited color range and small sized bottles.
“Travel is one of the few things that you can buy that makes you richer!” unknown
Flights are available into both Venice and Florence. From the Venice terminal you may take a water taxi, Uber or bus to our location on the island. Florence has options that bring you to the Venice island terminal.
If needed, we will meet and escort you to our accommodations upon your arrival.
