INTERIOR SCENES
For this masterclass, I decided to paint a violin workshop. I was intrigued by its colour, light, activity and clutter.
When my students are working from life, I am often aware that they are checking and comparing what is in front of them. By making a painting of a painting, I avoided this. In the studio, one is not constrained by time and accuracy – it is as if I were able to work en plein air without restrictions. It also gives a sense of freedom.
With the studio painting, I decided to change proportion, position, colour, tone and even perspective to make a better picture. I decided to block in the composition quickly with acrylics to give myself a tonal and colour base. I then laid down a coat of transparent pastel primer paste. I wouldn’t usually put pastel on top of
