Paint like a Fauvist with Emily Andress - Wed Sept 3rd

Join renowned artist Emily Andress for a vibrant Fauvist Portrait Painting class designed for both beginners and experienced artists. This engaging workshop will explore the bold colours, expressive brushwork and emotional depth characteristic of Fauvism. Beginners will learn foundational techniques for capturing the essence of their subjects using vivid palettes and simplified forms. Experienced participants will be encouraged to break free from traditional constraints, experimenting with colour and form to express their unique artistic voice, Emily will guide students through demonstrations, personalised feedback and fun exercizes, fostering a supportive environment that inspires creativity and self-exploration. Unleash your artistic potential and discover the freedom of Fauvist portraiture! This workshop is subject to minimum sign-ups. Early booking is advised.

Date: Wednesday Sept 3rd

Time: 10am - 1pm

Tutor: Emily Andress

Level: All levels welcome

Materials: All materials provided, please feel free to bring your own if preferred

Participants: Maximum 10

Venue: Venue in Listowel TBD

Please note: Your payment secures your place in the workshop and is therefore non-refundable. A minimum number of participants is required for workshops to go ahead. If this number is not met, the workshop will be cancelled and a full refund will be issued.

Biography

Emily Andress 

www.awakengallery.com

Emily Andress is entering her 46th year as a professional artist, working in oils and sculpture. Her work focuses on equating the past with the present using powerful women from history, mythology, and religion to tell stories that we are experiencing today. Based in Charlotte, NC, Emily owns Awaken Gallery in Mount Holly, NC where her studio is also located.

Andress’ style is inspired by the Florentine artists of the Italian Renaissance and the fauvist painters of Paris in the early 20th century. Both told stories but in different ways. Botticelli used mythology while the fauvists used color to convey more real-life grittiness.

Andress and her work have been in many small group shows through the US, Europe, UK, and Canada. She has also had numerous solo shows in the Carolinas, Ireland, and UK. Her work has garnered many awards and collectors and can be found in the corporate collections of Walt Disney World Corporation, UPIC Health, BMG Music, Corel Corporation and Armstrong Flooring to name a few. Andress was commissioned by ASC to create large community driven pieces for 7 public libraries in Charlotte and a large outdoor sculpture for Tuckaseege Park. She has been a two time ArtPop winner and has had her work on the cover of numerous magazines. Andress and Awaken Gallery were featured in a 9 page spread in Ballantyne Magazine.

Andress graduated in 1979 with a BFA and has been working as an artist ever since. She has also taught workshops in the US, Ireland, England, and Italy with the focus on portraiture.

Andress is currently working on an installation/show at Awaken Gallery for their 7th Anniversary. She is also working with Gaston County Public art to design a series of sculptures based on storytelling to be placed around the county.