Chiaroscuro - Light and Dark
In this 2 day workshop we will focus on recognising the tonal values inherent in colour, culminating in creating a still life painting in oils that emphasises and exploits the drama of chiaroscuro.
About Chiaroscuro - Light and Dark
| 31st Jan 2026 to 1st Feb 2026 | |
| 10am - 3pm | |
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Paintbox School of Art Cockenzie House & Gardens 22 Edinburgh Road, Cockenzie EH32 0HY |
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| £180 | |
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Colour is often perceived as the ‘main event’, but tone underpins the structure of any drawing or painting and plays a big part in the sense of atmosphere of the work.
‘Chiaroscuro” (Italian for “light-dark”) refers to the dramatic use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and volume in a painting or drawing.
In this workshop we will focus on recognising the tonal values inherent in colour, culminating in creating a still life painting in oils that emphasises and exploits the drama of chiaroscuro.
The first day will be spent on making small acrylic monochrome studies exploring the possibilities and effects of different tonal ranges within a work. On the second day, using oils and a full colour palette, we will produce a small painting.
Artists we will be looking at will include masters like Caravaggio, Rembrandt as well as more contemporary artists like Frank Auerbach and Graham Crowley.
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