OUR ADVENTURES

Friday / il vernedi – New Ways of Seeing through Drawing and Painting

Sensazione – The continual refinement of the senses, especially sight.

For Leonardo, drawing was much more than illustration, it was the key to understanding creation and creativity.

Stefania Brandinelli returns to give us an introduction to both drawing and oil painting, in the spirit of Leonardo. She will help us quiet our critical left brain as we learn to see shapes, draw soft and sharp lines, use shadow, light and values, understand warm and cold colors and learn about composition.

We will break for "A Taste of Regional Fare" – foods from Lucca, the Garfagnana and coastal ragions – peppery oil, porcini mushrooms, a variety of grains and cheeses. A table of stunning colors and tastes!

The Slow Food movement began in Italy. They honor the regional farmers and their efforts to retain the authentic taste of foods. We are the fortunate ones to experience the fruits of their labor. Let's not forget about the wine! (This will also help us when the paints come out!)

In the afternoon, we play with color using oil paints. As Winston S. Churchill said, "Happy are the painters, for they never shall be lonely: light and colour; peace and hope will keep them company to the end."

In the evening, we wear our bow ties and silk scarves and gather for a farewell dinner and celebration.

As we put our heads on the pillow tonight, we feel a little sadness that the week has come to an end; but also a tinge of excitement knowing that we have just started on a personal journey of creativity – maybe not tomorrow... but, one day.

On to Saturday–>