Swedish Royal Workshop, leading by Marie Andersson
2024
Marie Andersson Östersund
AKVARELL, WATERCOLOR
Dear student!
If you are a beginner or if you have
been painting watercolor for a while and wants to explore and “paint” Marocco,
this is the watercolor workshoptrip for you!
Your teacher will be watercolor
artist Marie Andersson fromNorth of Sweden.
” Marieis a popular leader and she’s
contributesto: nothing is impossible and everything is possible.”
We will switch between theory,
demonstrations, painting along and practical moments. In our paintings we will
create lights and shadows and practise how to lighten up the painting. First of
all we will play with the colours but we will also practise how to compose a
painting. We will go through the ground pillars in watercolor and focus on the
individual needs.
Marie is also there to give feedback
to you, but only if you want it yourself.
Tips 1: Bring your I-pad/ reading
tablet or your mobile phone. When you find an inspirational motive that you
want to paint it can sometimes be easier if you have a picture as support. Even
though the focus is on plain air painting = outdoor painting.
Tips 2: You can bring a paper copy
of from a photo with you. There is if you want to paint something special from
back home and you need Marie’s support. Sometimes that is a good thing if you
don’t get inspiration from the outdoor a certain day. That can happen and its
rather common.
Tips 3: Bring a hat for the sun to
shade your eyes and a small folding umbrella for the same reason. It can be
difficult to see all the colours on your painting and palette in bright
sunlight.
The love for
watercolour
It is the love for the watercolour
that makes it here main medium for over 30 years. “I still learn new ways to
paint, every day. It’s such a joy to be on this journey, exploring
watercolours!” Marie is selling original paintings, Fine Art Prints, doing
commissions and holding workshops. “I love holding workshops and it’s a
privilege to see the light in the eyes of the participants when they understand
my message that “nothing is impossible, and nothing is wrong” when it comes to
painting watercolour. It is the end result that matters.”
Born, raised and still living in
Östersund, in the north of Sweden, shespent a lot of time in the mountains and
by the lake of Storsjön. It is a natural source of inspiration in many of her
wonderful plain air paintings. Marie paint everything that inspires her, often
in themes, city life, landscape, still-life, portraits. She also does
abstracts; -I need to paint my inner landscape, the inner “space” and
mysterious shapes.”You cannot put Marie in a box! She says that the four
thingsthat isimportantto her is:the light, the light, the light, the shadows and
values.
Websites:
https://facebook.com/marieanderssonartgallery/
https://instagram.com/mart_marieandersson_artgallery/
Are you interested in:
Original paintings? Fine Art Prints?
A commission? A workshop?
Don’t hesitate to contact me:
makvarell@gmail.com +46702776606
Why you will love this trip
• With the help of a local guide, you will have the impression of going back in time to the Middle Ages wandering the labyrinthine medina of Ait Ben Haddou, Skoura and Merzouga.
• Take the opportunity to travel through the spectacular red dunes of the Sahara by camel and have an unforgettable sunset experience.
• Djemaa el-Fna Square in Marrakech is a city within the city. Explore one of the largest meeting places in the world, joining the night carnival atmosphere of fortune tellers, dancers and healers.
•Skoura is a town in Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco. Skoura is a fertile oasis lined with immense palm groves. The Kasbah Amerhidil is part of Skoura palm grove alongside more.
Cancellation:
√-In case of withdrawal by a participant within 90 days of commencement of the workshop, the amount already paid will not be refunded.
√-In case of cancellation of the trip by the organisers, a new date will be proposed. Any participant who cannot avail of the new date will be fully refunded of the sum already paid.
√-In the event the organisers cancel the trip with no alternative date proposed, all sums paid by the participant will be fully refunded.
Material
for you to bring on the trip:
lors:
Marie is mainly using watercolor from
tubes. If you have pans you can bring them. Don’t go and by too many new
colours if you don’t want to.
Maries palette, Exemple:
French Ultramarine blue (WN), Cobalt blue,
Antwerp blue ore Winsor blue, Raw sienna (WN), New Gamboge, Hansa yellow light,
Burnt sienna (WN), Alizarin crimson, Cadmium light red (You can find cadmium
free), Neutral tint (DS)and Ivory black, Lavender (DS).
If you have pans Marie give you a tip to by
tubes of French Ultramarine, Raw Siennaand Burnt sienna (Winsor & Newton). She
will use these colours in many of the paintings. And if you blend these colours you get
fantastic blue, brown, grey, black and even sandy shades.
(WN = Winsor & Newton, DS= Daniel Smith)
Brushes:
Marie will for example use: Flat 4-5 cm wide,
Flat 2 cm wide, (Natural hair:ex goat hair, squirrel hair ormixed hair with synthetic)Big
round (18-20) smaller round (6) fineliner (2)
Squirrel or mixed hair with synthetic works perfectly. You do not have to by exclusive brushes with sable. Bring what you already have.
Other materials to bring: Sketchbook, led pencil, eraser, masking tape 2-3 cm, 1-2 board (ex
gatorboard/foamboard, 5 mm thick and ca 42x33 cm.Its for stretching the
watercolour paper) palette ore a plate for mixing colours (as we are on a trip
use light material), a bottle for water, a container for water, a small spray
bottle, a small towel or a sponge (for controlling the amount of water in your
brush) Old credit card ore a small palette knife. Something to sit on outside,
a backpack ore a bag for your equipment as we may take a walk to the site of
painting. If you have a small light weight easel you can bring that with you,
but it will work without it.
Our services
Lodging: Gîte, Kasbah in the heart of the valleys and palm groves Technical support and overall support during all your travels.
For more details on the itinerary of this trip, I invite you to read the document which you will find below in the section "Download and print your registration from".
v-In case of withdrawal by a participant within 90 days of commencement of the workshop, the amount already paid will not be refunded.
v-In case of cancellation of the trip by the organisers, a new date will be proposed. Any participant who cannot avail of the new date will be fully refunded of the sum already paid.
v-In the event the organisers cancel the trip with no alternative date proposed, all sums paid by the participant will be fully refunded.
Gallery Photos :
Good To Know
Travelers from the US only are required to have a valid US Passport – but it must NOT be due to expire within 6 months of your return flight.
Your flight destination will be Marrakech Menara International Airport (RAK) / Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport. Royal Air Maroc is the only airline that has direct flights from the US to Morocco, from both JFK and Washington Dulles.
You can also book flights traveling through major European airports, as there are many connecting flights to Marrakech through economy airlines such as Ryan Air, Easyjet, Iberia, etc. We’ve found that it is easier to find good connecting flights on the way to Marrakech than on the return, but you can take the opportunity to end your trip with a day or two stop in Spain, France, Portugal, England….
Immunizations are not required or necessary but check here for CDC recommendations.
Weather is predictably unpredictable so be sure to check on the estimated conditions the week before you travel. Even though Marrakech can be quite warm by day, it is usually quite cooler at night so pack light clothes that you can layer. We recommend cotton pants, long skirts, wraps or large scarves over tank and tee shirts, and a sweater or light jacket for chilly nights.
Your most important fashion asset: comfortable shoes for traversing the Medina on sightseeing and shopping adventures!
Morocco is a Muslim country and women generally dress more modestly than in the US or Europe. Like elsewhere, dress codes are gradually becoming more lax and there is a lot of tolerance for tourists, but wearing clothing that covers your best “assets”, and that your grandmother would approve of, shows cultural respect, good taste, and common sense.
The currency here is the Moroccan Dirham, and the exchange rate usually hovers these days around 10 Dirhams/1 Dollar. You CANNOT exchange for Dirhams outside of Morocco, but there are several currency exchange booths in the airport when you exit Passport Control and also located all around the Medina. Larger stores and restaurants may take Euros, but it’s really best to have dirhams.
If you bring large bills ($100) to exchange be sure that they are newer bills with holograms. Otherwise they will slide them back to you with a shake of their head.
Another good option for padding your wallet with dirhams is to use the ATM machines which are located around the medina. The exchange rate is a little better, especially if your bank or credit card doesn’t add foreign transaction fees (some homework for you). Be sure to notify your bank of your foreign travel destination so they don’t flag you for fraud. I also recommend that you bring 2 or 3 cards-just in case you still get flagged (happens!) and find too many things you just can’t live without.
- Free Wifi access in all rooms and common areas
- Bedside Mineral Water
- Hair Dryers
- One-time complimentary laundry service for retreat weeks
Extra items you should pack:
- European Plug adapters
- Electricity Converter for hair appliances (cellphones and computers generally have built-in converters)
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