When: Friday 1st September, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Where: National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne (meet at reception desk and please arrive on time)
Cost: $75.
(strictly no refunds but you may give your place to a friend).
Materials (please bring): Sketchbook (A4 or A3), 2B pencil, eraser, sharpener (enclosed).
This is a very popular event and will book out quickly (only 15 places available).
Event details
A very special class
Luccio has always loved Rembrandt’s works and has looked closely at his etching for many years. In this class you will learn how the master etcher and painter created his beautiful artworks.
You will discover the way In which he used lots of broken marks to create shadow and learn how he made his masterful prints.
You will gain an understanding into the chiaroscuro effects that Rembrandt is known for in both his paintings and prints. You will gain insights to improve your own drawing by making sketches from the master works in the exhibition.
Furthermore, you will discover the masterful approach to landscape and portraits employed by the master. You will discover the difference between these techniques such as drypoint, engraving and etching techniques. A wonderful class to learn not only how to improve your own drawing skills by sketching from the artworks, but also to learn more about this undisputed master of light and dark.
In addition to the wonderful artworks on display there are a series of inspiring artefacts of objects pertaining to the exhibition and the artworks that are also beautiful to sketch.
When: 1st September, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Where: NGVI (meet at reception, please arrive on time)
Cost: $77.20 (includes $2.20 credit card processing fee).
$25 Exhibition entrance fee not included (pay on day to the museum)
Materials (please bring): Sketchbook (A4 or A3), 2B pencil, eraser, sharpener (enclosed).
For beginners and advanced.
Each one of the drawing from the collection class will be different, you won’t be drawing the same thing twice no matter how many classes you attend. You can do any of the classes without having attended any previous sessions.
More about Marco and his teaching
Luccio is a renowned international artist with a strong drawing based art practice.
He has mentored and taught beginners and advanced for many years and has been described by many as an artists artist.
He is know for having a very relaxed teaching style that caters for all levels.
Born in Benevento in 1969, Luccio arrived in Australia in 1974.
He has an Honors Degree in Printmaking from RMIT Melbourne where he was first introduced to teaching and selected as lecturer for the part time students whilst he was still a student himself.
Luccio has held 50 solo exhibitions, 208 group, curated and award shows and received several commissions.
Luccio has had several solo exhibitions in New York.
Luccio’s work is represented in 42 public and corporate collections, including the New York Public Library, the Museum of the City of New York, The New York Historical Society, The National Gallery of Australia, The National Gallery of Victoria, The State Library of Victoria and The City of Melbourne.
His work has been shortlisted for many major drawing awards including twice for both the most respected Dobell Drawing Prize and the Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing amongst many others.