One Year of Atelier Training
On 17 July 2017, I did something incredible and terrifying. I went, by myself, on a train to London to go to the London Atelier of Representational Art (LARA) in Vauxhall to take a masterclass with Teresa Oaxaca. I'd found Teresa's work online and had watched some videos of her speaking about her work and providing demos. I love her work and she seemed really nice. She didn't seem like someone that would make my anxiety bad. I'd promised myself as a New Year's resolution
Ben Fenske, American Impressionist, Master Class
In April of this year, I had the distinct pleasure of taking a masterclass with Ben Fenske, the American Impressionist, at the Welsh Academy of Art. Working with Ben was a complete revelation. Impressionism is a bit of a stretch for me. I have so much to learn about colour that I was reticent to sign up, but I'm so glad I did. I really enjoyed Ben's clear teaching style. I learned SO MUCH. All capitals. I could almost say that the class with Ben was both the harshest and
