Adele Wagstaff
Emphasis is placed on individual development and practice. Each course enables students to have the opportunity of studying the portrait, life model or still-life from direct observation over a sustained period.
What will students gain if they come on one of your courses?Students will gain a greater understanding of colour and tonal relationships through the study of the observed subject and will develop skills and knowledge in colour mixing and oil painting techniques when painting over an intensive period.
Are there any particular techniques/processes you use in your teaching?All students will work individually from the same pose throughout the course. Individual tutor guidance will be given throughout each session. There will also be regular group discussions both during and at the end of the course. There will be a slide lecture on the tutors work/other artists work and artist dvd’s during evening activities.
What inspires your own work?The human figure and face are my greatest inspiration!
Where can students see examples of your work?On my website, I exhibit my work regularly and all exhibitions are listed on my website. Also West Dean is informed for it’s ‘whats on’.
Where did you gain your training/experience?
University of Newcastle upon Tyne Fine Art BA (hons) Slade School of Fine Art, UCL MFA painting University of Greenwich PGCE (PCET)
What teaching experience have you had?I have teaching experience ranging over fifteen years in a wide variety of venues. I currently teach a number of courses in London and throughout the South-East, including West Dean College and the Slade School of Fine Art, London.
Is your work in any public or private collections?Yes- many private collections in UK and Europe.