Sketching Vermeer

I want to show you the kind of sketches we create when putting together a portrait painting.

In this case the painting is Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring, 1665".

Mapping the negative space.

Notice how unlike drawings they are!

A sketch is a problem solving exercise.

Sketch painting.

We start with a few quick sketches to enable us to see the structure of the face.

Negative space helps us place the portrait on the canvas.

Learning how to rotate a cube in space helps us find the postion of the eyes, nose and mouth.

Perspective: finding the vanishing point.

Looking for the many nested curves.

These processes are antithetical to the absolute nonsense promulgated about Vermeer by David Hockney and Tim Jenison of 'Tim's Vermeer' infamy.

Hockney and Jenison propose that Vermeer and other Baroque masters relied heavily on optical devices to create their stunningly realistic paintings.

Look what one of my students produced in just 4 hours, using her ability to listen, think and paint.

 
Read more: Loretta's Vermeer

Paint Vermeer: 'Girl with the Pearl Earring'.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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What does it cost?

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How do I book myself in?

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• Please manage your own bookings if possible. This enables me to keep the prices down.
• Note that you can only cancel up to 7 days before the session. You can book yourself in up to the last minute, subject to availability.

Can I use my voucher after the expiry date?

No.

This type of discount offer is time-sensitive. It is the reponsibility of the purchaser to redeem the offer before the expiry date.

Refer to the Terms and conditions, 2019.

When are the sessions?

The sessions run 12-5 Saturday and Sunday, and on some public holidays.
All sessions by date.

Do you teach children?

Inglis Academy does not offer coaching to people 18 or under. Our Art and Music Literacy syllabus is designed for adult learners. We cater to:

• Motivated adult beginners
• Professionals in art and design.
• Parents who want to help their children develop art skills at home. The course is very popular with mothers who are keen to teach their own children how to paint.

Accessibility | Disabled access?

• This building is NOT wheelchair accessible. There are no lifts or ramps.
• The session is quite arduous and therefore unsuitable for people with chronic medical conditions.
• The logistics of this teaching method and the size of the room make it impossible to accommodate any medical equipment or walkers.

Gift Certificates

Click here: Coaching Packages to see the available gift packages and products.

If you want the gift to be a surprise then buy it in your name so you receive the printable certificate, code and receipt. When it comes time to book the sessions I'll create an account for the recipient and they can book themself in.

Can I use a second coupon?

Thanks for your enquiry. We would be glad to see you again in the lessons.

Groupon and similar offers are restricted to one time only, as is stated at the issuing websites and in my Terms and Conditions.

Our lessons offer great value and we also have great Coaching Packages.

Custom group class

• I can accommodate a class of up to 5 people.
• Minimum booking is 4 people.
• I can schedule a class in the day or evening.

Music to paint by

As we paint we listen to great music. Our brain mirrors the architecture of the music, our body responds with Rhythm and Articulation.

List A

List B

List C

Here is my YouTube playlist which contains many of these pieces.

Our first Gallery Quality Painting class

We held our first Gallery Quality Painting session on the weekend and it was a roaring success!

We glazed the painting - twice and achieved very vibrant results as you can see.

Student paintings of Monet: Water Lilies with Weeping Willows, 1916.

We also used impasto to get textured and reflective edges on the waterlilies.

Our inspirational soundtrack for the day was:

Epicurean delights featured some very special chocolate biscuit treats!

So - Monet - chocolate and Ravel... what a perfect recipe!

Thank you to Loretta, YinYue, Melissa and Josephine for making it such a fun day!

Book a Gallery Quality Painting session!

How Monet Paints!

Peter Inglis demonstrates the painting style and techniques of Claude Monet as he tweaks a student's painting. Peter teaches beginners how to paint a Van Gogh, Cezanne or Monet in one lesson, from start to finish!

Book a lesson here.

How Monet Paints! - video - click here if the video doesn't show in your browser.