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 the traditional fishing village of Burgau where
there is an abundance of painting material within walking distance of the
hotel.
We will also visit the coastal towns of Lagos (15 mins away) and Praia Da
Luz (5 mins away) where you can paint anything from fishing harbours,
old forts, traditional Portuguese tiled buildings, churches and town
squares to multi-coloured fishing boats with palm trees, beaches and The
Algarve Coast.
There are plenty of traditional Portuguese villages nearby as well as
Cape St Vincent and the west coast within reach.
Michal loves the spontaneity and freshness that comes with watercolours
and he will inspire you to paint exciting watercolours where he places
great emphasis of light on a subject. He loves combining the formal
shapes of architectural subjects with the freedom of much looser
expressionistic methods that demonstrate the amazing light bouncing off
buildings and in the landscape.
He will adapt his teaching style to the requirements of each individual
from beginners to the advanced painters and will give plenty of one-to-
one tuition. He will do a demonstration at each location to help you
understand his interpretation of the scene and then will help guide you
through the painting process including composition, how to depict light,
colour and tone to dramatic effect.