John Ruskin was one of the most relevant artists drawing Italy cities, and, especially, Venice. His passion for the city started when he did a family tour to Venice during his childhood. The work he left
has been analyzed by historians and artists until today. Now, in 2018, for the first time, Palazzo Ducale organized an exhibition that claims to be the most completed about John Ruskinās drawings made in Italy. For any urban sketcher or drawing lover, this is a unique opportunity to see Ruskinās work and his sketchbooks, learn from them about sketching techniques, written notes, points of view, details, and buildings.
John Ruskin Exhibition banner at Pallazio Ducale
This workshop will be divided into three moments:
1. A guided visited tour at Palazzo Ducale
2. Learning from original and historical drawings
3. Finding and Sketching John Ruskinās views of Venice
Learning goals
1. Understand how relevant is the work of John Ruskin;
2. Visit Palazzo Ducale and have a guided tour about Ruskinās work;
3. How to learn from an artist and traveller work;
4. Understand drawing as a way to preserve the city;
5. Improve your drawing skills;
6. Learn how to select parts of what we see on a page;
7. Learn how to use the sketchbook as a laboratory to take notes and do experiences;
8. Experience the advantages of group learning and seeing the many paths to success;
9. Visit and sketch Venice with John Ruskins āeyesā.
MƔrio Linhares, Piazza San Marco
Detailed Schedule:
Supply list:
– Sketchbook;
– Black waterproof pen;
– Graphite pencils;
– Watercolor set, water brush and watercolor brush;
– Stool;
– All the other materials you like to use.
More info and registrations: linhares.mr@gmail.com
Price: 90,00ā¬
(exhibition ticket + guided tour + workshop)
Considering all organizational logistics, there are no refunds.
More examples from John Ruskin:
John Ruskin, Ca’ d’Oro, 1845
John Ruskin, Window of Ca’ Foscari, 1845
John Ruskin, Ponte dei Pugni a Santa Fosca, 1849
Examples from the instructor:
MƔrio Linhares, View over Grand Canal and Lagoon, 2016
MƔrio Linhares, Panorama over Venice from Giudecca, 2016
MĆ”rio Linhares, Campo del Santissimo Redentore – Giudecca, 2016
MƔrio Linhares, Campo di SS Giovanni e Paolo, 2016
About the instructor:
MĆ”rio Linhares (Lisbon, Portugal) studied at the Artistic School AntĆ³nio Arroio. Holds a bachelorās degree in Landscape Design, an academic graduation in Equipment Design at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon, and a masterās degree in Visual Arts Education. Draws compulsively and idealizes artistic and humanitarian projects. Is married, have one son, and draws on the sketchbooks his wife makes. Enjoys walking, taking public transportation and discussing ideas with friends. He founded Urban Sketchers Portugal chapter in 2009. Blog | USk posts | USkP posts | Instagram
Book now your place in this workshop:
Considering all organizational logistics, there are no refunds.