YOUR DAY TO DAY PAINTING SCHEDULE

Course Description:
Landscape Painting in oils, watercolour or acrylic

Immerse yourself in the light, colour, and atmosphere of the Umbrian countryside in this five-day

landscape painting course. Designed for artists who wish to deepen their understanding of paint-

ing from nature, this immersive experience combines structured learning with the inspiration of

Italy’s timeless scenery.

Throughout the week, you will explore composition, colour theory and harmony, and the expres-

sive possibilities of oil paint in the landscape. The course emphasises both direct observation and

thoughtful refinement, encouraging you to balance spontaneity in the field with careful develop-

ment back in the studio. Individual guidance is tailored to each participant’s level, whether you

are strengthening foundational skills or refining a mature painting practice.

Day 1

Orientation and First Impressions

An introduction to the landscape and materials. You will begin with sketches and tonal studies on

location to establish a sense of structure, light, and atmosphere.

Day 2

Colour Theory and Observation

Focusing on colour relationships, you will learn to interpret the Umbrian light through hue, val-

ue, and temperature. Exercises will develop sensitivity to colour balance and harmony within the

landscape.

Day 3

Composing the Landscape

Explore strategies for creating strong, cohesive compositions. You will work on small oil sketches

outdoors, developing confident design choices and spatial depth.

Day 4

Developing Studio Paintings

Using sketches and studies from previous days, you will begin refining a more resolved landscape

painting in the studio. This stage allows you to translate plein air impressions into a considered

composition while maintaining freshness and vitality.

Day 5

Refinement and Reflection

Final adjustments and finishing touches are made to your paintings, with time to consolidate what

you have learned throughout the week.

By the end of the course, you will have strengthened your understanding of colour, composition,

and pictorial structure, and developed a deeper connection to the landscape through observa-

tion, reflection, and paint