Join Peter Woolley on this truly awe
inspiring trip to paint the beautiful Lake
Maggiore and shoreline towns and
villages.
We will paint the stunning Borromean
islands within the lake with snow
capped mountains as the backdrop. We
will also visit the stunning towns and
villages of Pallanza, Laverno and/or
Ascona (Switzerland) by boat.
We will also have a day painting around
the hotel where you can paint
mountains, the lake, beautiful buildings
and there is a beautiful little harbour
just a few steps from the hotel. We will
travel by road to a nearby lakeside
town of Cannobio which has some
cracking views across the lake to
Switzerland and some typically Northern
Italian architecure around the marina
where we can paint too.
We will travel by boat to most of the
painting locations. It is truly amazing
arriving at a location by boat as the
shoreline part of the town comes into
view and you will be dropped off right in
the heart of the historic part of town. As
you arrive at the locations by boat you
can feel the anticipation growing in you
as to the wonderful sights you will be
able to see and paint. Once you step out
onto dry land the painting locations do
not disappoint.
Peter will show you how to simplify the
scene in front of you in order to get a
pleasing composition. He will guide you
through a scene by painting a step-by-
step demonstration for those who want
it in order to illustrate the key elements
of each part of the picture and how to
build up the picture. For those who wish
to paint their own scene he will give
guidance to each individual according to
what they require.
His approachable style of teaching will
enable you to get the most out of your
paintings as he will assist you in this
process. He will give you plenty of one-
to-one tuition and will demonstrate
many tips and techniques including the
importance of tone and colour. Peter
will work hard in order for you to
achieve your goals.
