Oil Painting from Observation WORKSHOP

Oil Painting from Observation Workshop

            

In my studio at New Art Studio, 2-3 Mary's Abbey, Dublin 7. just off Capel St.

Now taking bookings for both workshops on dates:

Saturday 27th April

Saturday 11th May

Focusing on still life, this 1 day workshop will explore oil painting techniques and the Still Life. The Still Life allows the student to learn many of the techniques of Oil Painting. Students will develop an understanding of oil painting and work with related mediums. Techniques including composition, colour, tone, drawing, observation, perspective, Grisaille and Alla Prima Painting will be explored on the day.

Students are required to bring their own materials (paints and still life objects). Materials provided are canvas boards, paper and handouts.

 Once registered I will send the full materials list.
This is a ONE day workshop, students are welcome to book both dates.

All levels are welcome.
Classes are small, 5 students
€60 for the day
11am - 4.30pm
lunch 1.30 - 2pm
tea and coffee provided

Please call 085 7139112 or email akeehan@gmail.com to confirm booking.

www.allysonkeehan.com

New Studio!

Last week I moved into a new studio, the New Art Studios, Mary's Abbey, Dublin. This is the second move in 6 months, but the last studio was really not inspiring me! Rather than forcing myself into the studio every morning, when the opportunity to move came my way- I grabbed it. The new studio is fantastic, with great facilities, great location, and supported by the Arts Council. I'm delighted with the new space, may it be blessed with productivity!!

http://www.newartstudio.org/

6 month Residency at the Royal Hibernian Academy

I moved into the studio in January 2012, coming from the below zero temperatures of my previous studio in Henrietta street, I couldn't believe my luck. The charms of Henrietta Street could never compare to the luxuries of a heating system...

Purpose built studios in the extension of the recently refurbished RHA, consideration of the artists needs are taken care of. Storage, sink, running hot water, access to easels and tables, and shared kitchen, library and showering facilities! And most importantly- a lift! 4 studios circular the large studio/workshop area.

The large studio holds drawing sessions twice or so per week. Around 30 artists on each day, work from 2 models. I've attended these sessions for over 3 years, so the familiarity made it easy for me to settle into my new studio, by both having previous knowledge of the space and knowing a few of the people attending. There's a mutual respect during these days, between artists in the studios and the sessions... Trying to keep quiet and also leaving the studio during their break times. I realised quickly that I go in and out of the studio constantly- tea, toilet, lunch, tea, toilet, tea, tea, tea.... Need to cut down on tea!!! It's quite a privilege having life drawing at your disposal 2 days a week, and I take advantage as much as I can and get drawing.

Other workshops facilitated by RHA members happen intermittently, these are a real bonus! A little bit of ear wigging throughout the day, and chatting to everyone on their breaks and you get a little taste of what's going on in the workshop! It's always interesting to see different approaches to painting and how it's taught.

Towards the end of our residency, we- the residents- put on another Open Studio. In the early months we held one for the Friends of the RHA. This was a great success, as it was an opportunity to meet visitors to the RHA and introduce ourselves to a new audience in a more informal manner. As with every residency, it's what you put into it, and our group was quite active and made the most of its central location and people's curiosity!

During my time in the RHA, I put on a drawing show at Draiocht, and also completed a detailed Self-portrait in Oil Paint. Both of these were a departure from my usual, and also a bit of a challenge. Again, I feel that's one of the benefits of taking on the studio, I was willing to divert slightly with what I was making and was guilt-free about doing so! The set-up of the studios is so comfortable that it's easy to focus and get stuck in! Inspiration is everywhere, from the people you meet to the quality and diversity of work exhibited in the galleries.

I'd do it again in a flash! ......and did I mention the Craic?!

studio pics a week before the next exhibition!

White Satin in Blue Light- in progress

A sneak preview of one of the works in progress for my forthcoming exhibition in The Alley Arts Centre February 2010, 'White satin in Blue Light'. I'm painting under a 'tent' construction in my studio, with the canvas perpendicular to the draped satin on the wall. Hopefully the videos help make the process clearer!

lovely sunny autumn day in the studio... 29th oct 09

New Photos from my Studio- Sept 09

Breda's Fur in Blue Light in the Hall

Anne's Wedding Dress on the Stairs

Looking in the door of the studio

In the door of the studio

Anne's Wedding Dress in Hall