Pete Monaghan
15th - 17th October
£405
Contemporary Still Life (Up close and personal)
In this course “Contemporary still lifes - up close and personal” we will focus on still life and enquire what makes a still life contemporary. Looking especially at simple everyday objects as starting points we will also delve into “found” and “accidental” still lifes.
Working in acrylic/mixed media on board or canvas we'll use collage and simple print techniques and materials to initiate fresh ideas. The emphasis will be on exploratory and experimental work rather than finished pieces.
Lunches and refreshments included. Days run from 10am to 4pm (ish)
About Pete
Born in 1961, Pete Monaghan is a full-time artist and part-time printmaker working from studios in Aberystwyth, Wales.
He holds an MA in Fine Art from Aberystwyth University.
A background in technical and architectural illustration informs his drawing technique. He works in acrylics and ink on wood panel using crayons, markers, collage and spray paint. He has a fascination with vernacular architecture and he often retains portions of each painting as drawn elements reflecting the fragility and temporality of the structures. He considers his work part representation, part visceral interpretation.
“My work always begins with sketching on location. Subsequently re-drawing in the studio in order to interpret and understand. Only when I have drawn sufficiently do I feel the freedom to splash and pour paint, enticing abstraction, entering into a dialogue of controlling and letting go.”
Instagram: @pete.monaghanartist
