Spatial dept and dramatic lighting effect are vital for creating atmosphere in Roberts evocative paintings and drawings. Over the weekend he will demonstrate various glazing techniques that create this chiaroscuro (graduation of light) in his paintings. He has a good knowledge of a wide range of art materials. So this course can be a general study in painting and drawing or can be specific to each participants general interest and aesthetic leaning.

The workshop will begin with a slide seminar Friday afternoon, showing how artists developed chiaroscuro through the ages. He will discuss Da Vinci, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Rubens, Munch, and many more. Robert will also show how he developed light effects in his own work.

Practical tuitions will make up the rest of the weekends workshop. He will concentrate on individual tuition and will try best to accommodate each individuals interest and taste.

Recommended Materials For The Workshop

Paint oils

Flake white, mars black, French ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, Prussian blue, cadmium yellow, cadmium red, Payne's grey, cadmium red deep, sap green,. magenta, Indian red, yellow ochre, raw sienna, burnt sienna, raw umber.

Turpentine, luquin.

Brushes- a range of soft synthetic brushes, (cotman are a good brand)

Round brushes no. 8. no.6, no4, no.2, no.1, no.0, no. 00, no.000, no.0000, no.00000.

Flat brushes 1inch, 1/2 inch, 1/4 inch.

Canvas, dalar board (4 or 5 of either)

Dinner plate for pallet,

Recommended drawing materials for workshop

Willow charcoal (thin, medium, and thick). Conte crayon (soft), black and white. Set of pencils (soft B's Hard H's). Rubber soft topper. Large dalar sketch pad, good quality or sheets of drawing paper. A note book or cheap sketch book.

Participants who may have a range of acrylic paints please bring them to class as they can be useful for under painting.