Painting Impressions of Puglia

Do you paint everything you see, or do you paint what you feel? In this workshop, you’ll begin to see the world through a new lens - learning how to transform everyday reality into expressive, impressionistic paintings that evoke mood and atmosphere. The focus is not on replicating every detail, but on capturing the essence of your subject.
Set in the luminous landscapes of Puglia, in the sun-soaked heel of Italy, this workshop offers the perfect environment to slow down, observe deeply, and respond intuitively. With its whitewashed villages, expansive skies, olive groves, and sparkling coastline, Puglia provides endless inspiration while remaining refreshingly authentic and unspoiled.
Keiko will guide you from that first spark of inspiration through a process of simplification, leading to a compelling painting rich in composition and meaning.
Key topics covered in this workshop include:
- Creating a strong preliminary drawing and composition
- Exploring a range of watercolor techniques and brush handling
- Understanding what makes a strong design
- Mastering the relationship of light and dark values
- Balancing planning with intuition
- Learning how to simplify and edit complex visual information.
Each day includes a live demonstration by Keiko, filled with practical insights and techniques you can immediately apply. 
The workshop will combine both studio sessions and plein air painting. There will be ample opportunity for one-on-one guidance, individual critiques, and daily Q&A sessions - all in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere designed to help you grow as an artist.

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BONUS COMPANION PACKAGE:
Non-artist discount of $200 USD. Piero will be your guide as you explore opportunities to see surrounding historical villages, horseback ride, golf, visit a Roman archaeological site, visit nearby festivals, visit the Church of the Dead, take a bell tower tour, discover sunflower fields or just drink and eat with the locals! 
FOR PAINTERS ONLY: EARLY SIGN-IN discount of $200

What's Included:

- Private transfer to and from the Brindisi airport, BDS airport (please check our time stipulation on day 7 and/or contact us for any reasons)
- 6-night  accommodation, breakfast included at https://www.borgoterra.com/  all bedrooms ensuite (NO supplement for single)
- 5 dinners + 5 lunches, beverage included 
- Welcome aperitif with the artist
- Private studio at stunning Palazzo Micali
- Wine, extra virgin olive oil and food tasting at Masseria
- Private boat day trip and lunch by the seaside
- Private workshop at the Aloe farm
- Exclusive week-long class with Keiko Tanabe 21 hour workshop guaranteed including plein air sessions
- All activities for “non-painters” included in the itinerary 
- Week-long private guide with Certified International Sommelier Piero
- Opportunities to meet local artisans and artists

Contact Italiana Tours

(214) 240-1497 or +39 380 895 3025

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