Join Keith Hornblower on this exciting
opportunity to paint in an absolutely
delightful place in the Western Algarve.
The Algarve is well known for it's
amazing light conditions and vibrant
colours from the vivid blue skies and
turquoise waters to it's lush green and
colourful vegetation as well as the
rustic tiled and coloured traditional
buildings.
The Western Algarve is more rural,
rustic and peaceful than the hustle and
bustle of the Central Algarve with it's
sleepy harbours, quiet mountain
villages and un-spoilt coastline.
The holiday will be based in Caldas De
Monchique where we will paint the
traditional Portuguese architecture,
cobbled streets lined with deciduous
trees and dappled sunlight.
We will also visit other inland places
such as the National Park of Sitio Das
Fontes with its streams, ponds and
quaint buildings plus the historic city of
Silves with its castle.
We will also visit the Algarve coast and
paint around places such as Lagos
Marina, Luz and the fishing village of
Burgau.
He will begin each day with a quick
demonstration, preferably on location,
to inspire and fire the imagination and
will then spend his time tutoring and
encouraging you in your own work.
The emphasis is on having fun, trying
new things and not being afraid to
mess up! Keith believes that we learn
from our mistakes and he admits to
throwing away as many works as he
keeps. Using a simple colour palette he
will show you how to use tonal values
to bring your work to life.
