PAINTING & DRAWING WITH JONATHAN SHEARER - Benmore Estate
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PAINTING & DRAWING
WITH JONATHAN SHEARER
BENMORE ESTATE | ISLE OF MULL | SCOTLAND
'...immersed in the landscape, the wind in your face, the soft bogginess
of the moor beneath your feet, the clouds enveloping the mountain.
The sheer exhilaration of wild places.'
JONATHAN SHEARER
"I hope to convey the changing seasons in the highlands. The
hue of the earth through wet and dry days, the gathering and
fleeting clouds working their dramatic transformation on the
mountains, the play of the elements in the wild places."
JONATHAN SHEARER
Through a process of walking, drawing and
painting directly in the highland landscape,
Jonathan Shearer has developed an intimate
connection with the wild places of Scotland.
Johnathan studied at Gray’s School of Art,
graduating with a BA (Hons) Painting and
Drawing in 1993, and also at Cyprus College of
Art, for the post-graduate Diploma in Painting
and Drawing, from 1995–1996. Over the past
decade his work has been exhibited regularly
in selected and solo shows at a wide variety of
well-known galleries, including MacLean Fine
Art, London; Strathearn Gallery, Crieff; and
Castle Gallery, Inverness. Jonathan has won a
number of awards for his work, including two
Royal Scottish Academy awards and the
Fundacíon Valparaiso Residency, Spain. His
paintings can be found in many private
collections in the UK,US, Cyprus and South
Korea, as well as in corporate and public
collections such as those of British Midland
Airways, Royal Scottish Academy, Royal
Cornhill Hospital and Highland Council.
WWW.JONATHANSHEARER.CO.UK
THE HIGHLIGHTS
ALL INCLUSIVE LUXURY GUIDED BREAK
DATE DURATION LOCATION PRICE
Sunday 25th April - 5 full days, 6 nights Isle of Mull, Scotland £1,495 pp
Saturday 1st May 2021
PRIVATE ISLAND ALL MEALS & EXPERT TUTION & ALL TRIPS AND LUXURY
EXPLORATION DRINKS GUIDANCE EXCURSIONS ACCOMMODATION
Island Exploration Luxury Accommodation Award Winning Guide Dramatic Landscapes
Immerse yourself in the wilderness of Scotland
TRIP ITINERARY
An illustrative itinerary, which is subject to change, to ensure full advantage is taken
for the weather conditions for each day.
Day 1 - A Warm Welcome
Discover Knock House, a classic west highland sporting lodge, and your accommodation for
the coming week. Explore the art studio, meet your guide Johnathan Shearer, and the
Benmore staff. Enjoy a first class meal, with like minded art enthusiasts in our traditional
dining room, before retreating to your private bedroom to ready yourself for the coming
week.
Day 2 - Media & Materials
Each day will begin with a hearty breakfast ready for a day of island inspiration. From
working in sketchbooks up to painting on canvas en plein air, we will look at how to make
paintings and drawings in direct response to the landscape on location. We will look at
media and materials from pastels to watercolour and oil paint and how to use them
effectively. Jonathan will also cover the best ways to approach painting outside and what kit
to use/take.
Day 3 - Immersion in the Wilderness
During the week you will have the opportunity to explore Mull from its glens and rugged
mountains to the wonderful variety of dramatic island scapes with white sandy beaches and
turquoise seas. The small group will have private and exclusive access to our 46 Targa motor
yacht to venture further afield into the true wilderness of the Hebrides to immerse yourself in
the dramatic landscapes and find your inspiration.
TRIP ITINERARY
Day 4 - Studio Workshops
Jonathan will demonstrate a variety of techniques en plain air and in the studio to help you
develop your skills as an artist. We will have a dedicated working/studio space which we can
use as a base and a space to develop up work and sketches done from our excursions into the
glens and to the isles. Discover a variety of artists to help you to develop your technique and
your approach to painting and drawing the landscape. The tuition will be in a friendly and
relaxed environment and the emphasis will be on the development of each individual
Day 5 - Reflect, Refine & Transform
Throughout the week the hope is to help you develop your painting and drawing skills and
develop your ability to express yourself in this unique part of the world.
'...what I prefer is that feeling of isolation; of being submerged in a
landscape that has a resonance of history'
JONATHAN SHEARER
KNOCK HOUSE
ALL INCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION
In the mountainous heart of the Isle of Mull awaits Knock House, a classic west highland
sporting lodge full of new life and old charm. With stunning views over the surrounding
hills and glens, Knock House is thoughtfully furnished to provide a luxurious, yet practical
island retreat.
Knock House will form your base for the week, alongside all the luxury comforts, we have
a dedicated working/studio space which we will use as space to develop up work and
sketches from our excursions on the isles.
This break has availability for up to a maximum of 10 guests with the costs inclusive of
expert advice and knowledge, hosting, accommodation, meals, beverages and
transportation on the Isle of Mull.
enquiries@benmoreestate.co.uk | www.benmoreestate.co.uk
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