PAINT IN TUSCANY
with Richard Pikesley RWS, PPNEAC
artist
PAINTING HOLIDAYCapture the romantic Tuscan countryside with its rolling hills
and medieval fortifi ed hilltop villages, Benedictine monasteries
nestling amongst elegant cypress trees and the fabulous
Renaissance towns of Pienza and SienaT
his painting holiday is based south of
Siena in the beautiful Orcia Valley. It
commences with three nights at the very
special Sant’Anna Benedictine Monastery where
The English Patient was fi lmed, and which has
been lovingly restored by the Catholic Church
to provide simple accommodation. Two days
will be spent painting the idyllic rolling hills and
cypress trees around the monastery.
The next six nights will be spent in the walled
hilltop town of Pienza. Originally a small
fortifi ed village, it was transformed by Pope
Pius II in the 1460s into a compact town known
by the Tuscans as ‘La Perla di Rinascimento’;
The Pearl of Renaissance. There is plenty to
paint in Pienza including wonderful panoramic
views stretching across the Orcia Valley from
the town’s walls and the gardens of Palazzo
Piccolomini, as well as the cathedral, papal
palace and town hall in the main square.
Everywhere is within walking distance of your
hotel, which is a beautifully restored monastery
with a cloistered courtyard.RICHARD PIKESLEY RWS PPNEAC is a leading
fi gurative painter who incorporates abstractelements in his work. Richard is a
very engaging and approachable
guest artist who willingly offers
demonstrations, talks and guidance
on an informal and ad hoc basis.
He is a great believer in students
learning by watching each other
work so is very happy to paint
with an audience. Richard will be
working in oils, watercolour and
mixed media.PAINTING PROGRAMME
May is perfect for plein-air painting in Tuscany- the light is good, the colours are fresh and
there are fewer visitors. Every day will be spent
painting and making the most of the best light
from dawn to dusk. There will be transport
provided so you can paint in the nearby villages
of Monticchiello, Montalcino or Montepulciano
and the fabulous Renaissance city of Siena.
A visit to the famous pink brick Abbey of
Monte Oliveto Maggiore is also possible. This
is a free-style painting holiday and you will
be encouraged to develop your own style
and work independently as well as alongside
Richard Pikesley. This painting holiday is ideal
for intermediate and experienced students. An
accompanying escort will take care of all the
arrangements and will look after everyone.- Dates May 10 to 19, 2020
- Number of students 8 to 12
- Price per person GBP 3,
- Single room supplement GBP 250
Price includes fl ights, nine nights’
accommodation, breakfast and dinners daily,
visit to Siena and surrounding villages, host
artist and travel escort from the UK.
FOR FULL DETAILS CONTACT 01825 714310•[email protected]•www.spencerscotttravel.com
We will have paintings holidays in 2020 with other well-known artists, including:
Peter Brown PNEAC, RBA, PS, ROI, RP, RWS, Lachan Goudie ROI, Haidee-Jo Summers ROI, ARSMA, Adebanji Alade VPROI and Hazel Soan.
The Artist magazine has been o ering overseas painting holidays since 1990 with renowned artists. These holidays are organised on our behalf by fully licensed operator Spencer Scott Travel Services CAA ATOL 3471Siena Sant’Anna Monastery Orcia Valley Pienza
May
10 to 19,
2020
Orcia ValleyRichard Pikesley▲Sun and Shadows, Verona by Richard Pikesley