Two-day Day Course in Botanical Painting with Patricia Jorgensen
March 2016: Irelands Blue Book is delighted to announce that a residential introductory course in botanical watercolour painting with Patricia Jorgensen will take place at Longueville House, Co. Cork on 12th & 13th May 2016.
This two-day, hands-on, course with Patricia is designed for those with little or no experience of watercolour painting. Botanical subject matter is an excellent way to introduce beginners to drawing and painting techniques, which subsequently can benefit other types of watercolour painting.
The course will cover observation, drawing, colour and painting. Patricia will include demonstrations of pencil work, colour mixing and painting techniques over the two days
The luxurious and inspirational surroundings of Longueville House, plus its famed gourmet dining, make this a memorable treat for aspiring painters. The course cost €549 per person sharing in standard double bed or twin bed accommodation. This rate includes two nights Dinner, B&B (May 11th & 12th), sandwich & coffee buffet both days (May 12th & 13th).
For full details and to book visit: http://www.longuevillehouse.ie/events/botanical-painting-in-a-country-house-with-patricia-jorgensen-may-12th-and-13th-2016/
Patricia Jorgensen is one of Ireland’s most respected botanical artists who specialize in the watercolour painting of plants and gardens.
Her approach is essentially narrative, to tell something of the plant’s life cycle. In this respect it is closer to that of a portrait painter than to the traditional botanical illustrator, where the emphasis is more scientific.
She portrays the character of each plant while maintaining botanical accuracy. The creative expression of each plant’s personality, sensitive use of colour, and accuracy of draughtsmanship, identifies her paintings.
Of note, also, is the decorative spatial quality of her work, which she attributes to early training as a textile designer. Patricia’s paintings and textile works are collected and commissioned by corporate and domestic clients in the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy and the USA.
Set in 500 acres of wooded estate in the heart of the Blackwater Valley, Longueville House is a 1720 Georgian Heritage Mansion owned and run by the O'Callaghan family. Longueville House is an ideal base for touring or golfing in the scenic southwest and provides a peaceful and tranquil setting for those who wish to relax or laze by the fire.
