Sunday, May 27, 2012

New scenaries to paint in Provence

This year I wanted to design a new itinerary in Provence for the next painting workshop 2 - 9 September. New scenaries yet within the same magical atmosphere of the sweet South of France we enjoed so much in the past four years.

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We’ll be based just off Salon de Provence a key place as it is located just half hour from Marseille Airport, Aix en Provence – the native city of Cezanne --, St Remy and beyond in beautiful Luberon.

The 6 day painting workshop includes:

3 mornings of lectures + assignments
3 mornings of supervised autdoor painting
5 afternoons of outdoor painting along / free
1 afternoon off for shopping souvenirs

You only need to arrive in Marseille with the TGV train from Paris or land into Marseille Airport. Then we’ll pick you up to take you to the guesthouse. We’ll be accommodated in a tipical provencal Mas with swimming pool and have dinner at local restaurants. We only have one room left at the Mas. Sign up now!

Registration fee for this memorable experience is 690 Euro or 863 US$ which includes tuition, group transportation and the membership fee (benefits include revise of your works for a year after the workshop is finished).

Live in painting : ) Francesco
http://www.francescofontana.com/

Monday, February 20, 2012

Art making and shuffling the cards


This last week end I did not miss painting. I felt fulfilled with what I painted last week: a work that took me four morning sessions. Every one crossing the door of my studio noticed it. “Wow! Different, there's something.. don’t know.. more luminous!” I am surprised myself. It was an attempt to renew my style. Several weeks of studies and headaches turned with a simple resolution: if I wanted something new I should simply do not do what used to do in my art making routine. I took a different support, watercolour paper instead of canvas, acrylics rather than oils, different size (much larger) and even a different position in the studio. And at the end of every session I go: wow! This is making its own way!

Finding new ideas sometimes is just about changing old habits, shuffling the cards

Live in painting : ) Francesco
www.francescofontana.com

PS. Additional surprise: I used three tubes from the acrylics box just to discover -- once finished -- they were water mixable oils.
PPS. The actual image don't matter!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Yellow Resting Boat



This painting is part of the current selection on the Art Promo wall of my website Portfolio. It is reserved only for my Newsletter subscribers. The deal includes a flat price independent of the current market value, -- plus free shipping worldwide. In appreciation for your support, this offer is reserved especially for you but will end soon without notice -- so don't wait! You can only reach it by logging in the Members area of my website or via the link below: Art Promo

Live in painting:) Francesco
www.francescofontana.com

P.S. If you aren't currently signed up for my newsletter, sign up today and become eligible for this special promotion today!

Monday, January 9, 2012

Three day special in Cefalù, Sicily

 

My workshop in Sicily last year, included a day painting trip to Cefalù. People loved it so much, I decided to schedule a three day stay in Cefalù during my new expedition to Sicily next May. Requests to date are already close to the group size limit. If you are considering this truly unique experience, do not hesitate any longer and signup now!

PS. Fall in love with Cefalù, view these photos by Fiammetta Negri


Wednesday, January 4, 2012

My Art Promo Collection



To wish everyone and myself a prosperous new year, I designed a special wall in my online Portfolio, where a few of my paintings are 'hanging' for a very limited time at a special flat rate  -- independent of their actual value. The offer will last few hours or days and closes without announcement. Be the first to check this Proposal.


Live in painting : ) Francesco
www.francescofontana.com


PS: Free shipping is offered in this occasion. Take the chance!

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Portrait of Irene


A Spanish girl with her flamenco ribbon was supposed to pose for my demo of Nov 23th. Irene took her place at the last minute for a 90 mins sitting. Irene was born in the mountains of the former Austrian part of Italy. Can you get the difference? [Irene -- Oil on canvas board 20 x 30 cms (8 x 12 inc) -- SOLD]

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Chicken Time


My struggle with time management made me buy a timer years a go. It was supposed to help me paint within a given time and do not overwork my painting. Never used it but I am glad is now part of my daily challenge in some other way. Do you too need a reminder to stop at the best? Buy it! [Oil on canvas board 18 x 24 cms (7 x 10 inc) -- for sale w. free shipping]