Watercolor Painting in Sicily with Antonio Masi
May 16 - 23 2020 (costs to be determined)
May 16 - 23 2020 (costs to be determined)
In 1947, when I was seven years old, my parents, five brothers, two sisters, and I came to New York City from Italy. We traveled seven days on a freighter and landed on Ellis Island. That moment of entry on December 7, 1947, is still vivid. As we passed through immigration, I remember straining to see New York harbor through the windows of the processing center. In the distance, thousands of glowing lights dotted the skyline. The metropolis beckoned, and I intuitively grasped the promise, excitement, and staggering immensity of the place.
Antonio Masi is President of the American Watercolor Society, and he uses watercolor, but his paintings do not look like watercolor paintings. Watercolor being a thin medium, organically allows expression of the most delicate subjects, but Masi has developed a novel way to use watercolor thickly, in the same way others use oils thickly. It is an approach that produces exceptional results. Masi’s unique use of watercolor allows him to capture the mass, power and delicacy of his subjects.
Some of Antonio’s paintings (check out his website: www.antoniomasi.com)
Some of Antonio’s paintings (check out his website: www.antoniomasi.com)
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The goal of this workshop is to show the untapped power of watercolor. The focus will be on how to approach this medium from a contemporary point of view, powerful, emotional and delicate, not the traditional transparent way it is looked upon.
Antonio applies watercolor in a thick and juicy manner, giving his subjects a startling boldness. Learn how attention to details and unusual perspective make for poetic, moody works with strong textural qualities.
Antonio’s presentation will show the materials he uses (paints, paper, palette, brushes, etc.), his set-up and how he applies colors. Although he is known for his bridge paintings he will demonstrate different subjects as his approach is suited to any subject.
He will do a demonstration in the morning, while students watch and ask questions. The remainder of the day will be one-to-one instruction. He hopes this will give an insight into his technique.
The aim of the workshop is for each student to discover their inner voice and find their own style.
Antonio applies watercolor in a thick and juicy manner, giving his subjects a startling boldness. Learn how attention to details and unusual perspective make for poetic, moody works with strong textural qualities.
Antonio’s presentation will show the materials he uses (paints, paper, palette, brushes, etc.), his set-up and how he applies colors. Although he is known for his bridge paintings he will demonstrate different subjects as his approach is suited to any subject.
He will do a demonstration in the morning, while students watch and ask questions. The remainder of the day will be one-to-one instruction. He hopes this will give an insight into his technique.
The aim of the workshop is for each student to discover their inner voice and find their own style.
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That will take you to Paypal where you can pay by credit card if you do not have a Paypal account.
When the page comes up put 'deposit' under 'description' and also indicate what room you want, then put 500 in 'price per item',
(do not add the $ sign) click on 'continue' then click on 'pay with debit or credit card', enter your information. Click on 'pay'. You should then get a confirmation.
If you're paying the workshop balance write a check payable to 1WorldArtTravel or if using a credit card put 'balance' under description and enter the amount I send in your invoice in the 'price per item' box.
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phone: 212-414-8875 fax: 866-501-6873
mailto:philip@1worldarttravel.com