Weekend Painting Course: Power, Virtue and Wealth: Exploring Fontana’s Portraiture Compositions

Join artist Geraldine O’Neill ARHA for an in-depth, weekend painting course, inspired by Lavinia Fontana.

Foregrounding painting from life, with particular focus on render and precision, this course will take a detailed approach to the process of creating a portrait. Face, figure, clothing and jewellery will be considered as Fontana’s process is unpacked for contemporary practice. The course aims to provide a deeper understanding of the painting process and the techniques that made Fontana a true trailblazer. The course is suitable for participants of all skill levels and all materials are provided. 

Format

• This two day course will be an in-depth, hands-on look at the process of creating a portrait.
• Through artist demonstrations in the studio and contextual visits to the exhibition, the course aims to provide a deeper understanding of the painting process and how creative ideas can develop.  
• The course is suitable for artists of all skill levels and all materials will be provided. 
• The course will run from 11am to 5pm on both days.

The Lavinia Fontana: Trailblazer, Rule Breaker exhibition is proudly supported by Bank of America, Exhibition Partner.

The Gallery would like to thank the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for their ongoing support.