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Grottesca Techniques by Carolina d’Ayala Valva
June 10, 2011 by Pat Ganino in Featured / 3 Comments.
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I had the honor of having Carolina and her husband Valter come to my studio in March of 2010. The purpose of their visit was to teach a class; not just any class, but Carolina’s first time teaching in the U.S. after her new book on Grottesca techniques had come out. We coupled her class with one from Pierre Finkelstein and spent the next six days in Middletwon, CT with 20 plus students. This was the first time I had met Carolina and Valter in person. Up to that point, all of our communication had been through email or with Pierre as a go-between. Needless to say, the class went off without a hitch and Carolina gained a new fan in me. She was a delight to be around and had so much charisma when it came to her art form. Her knowledge and eagerness to share it inspired the entire room of students to create incredible pieces of their own. I had the honor of seeing her work in person with vibrant colors and cool brushstrokes. I was also able to flip through her book while simultaneously looking at her originals on the wall and both were overwhelmingly stunning. This book is one of imagination, not only with the usage of color but of design as well. Page after page of genius work allow you to get a true idea of Carolina’s talents.
This description of Grottesca Techniques says it all: “The best book on step-by-step Grottesca ornamentation ever written. This is truly a must-have for anyone that needs a simple complement to a full on Grottesca composition. The photos are gorgeous and provide close up details for placement of light and shadow. Its packed with ready to print templates as well as fully finished panels. Simple or complicated, this book will accommodate any painter’s palette.”
157 Full color step by step instructional pages for painting traditional Grottesca motifs
71 pages of templates accompanied by the finished product for simple recreation
A must-have reference for the beginner or the advanced Grottesca painter
French and English text
269 pagesHere are a couple of pictures from the class.
A special session after class, look at the work on the walls behind her.
Carolina and Valter, smiling even after a long day of teaching!
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3 Comments
Theresa Cheek
You were so ahead of the curve being the first to have them teach in the U.S. in your studio!! I still correspond with Carolina and her book is essential in the study of grottesca.
10 Jun 2011 08:06 am
Arthur Morehead
A great post for sure Pat and the book is definitely on my list. Your help and contributions to the industry are phenomenal. I look forward to your next post.
11 Jun 2011 08:06 pm
Jeanne Santomauro Schnupp
It is one of my favorite books, and after having met Carolina and Walter in Rome, and studied with her at Pats’, they are a couple of my favorite Artists and now friends. What you will learn from Carolina is a special gift from her. I have enjoyed learning this style of painting , and have been at it
ever since!
17 Jun 2011 11:06 pm
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