Point Of View: Jose Grave De Peralta – The darkness of Roman light in Caravaggio and Michelangelo

The Calling of Saint Matthew, 1599-1600, Caravaggio
The Calling of Saint Matthew, 1599-1600, Caravaggio

Ask any painter: Roman light is splendid. But beware! Continue reading Point Of View: Jose Grave De Peralta – The darkness of Roman light in Caravaggio and Michelangelo

Student Success: Janine Reeves – Solo Exhibition

Summer 2012 and 2014 alumna Janine Reeves is currently exhibiting her latest work in Trastevere in a three month solo exhibition entitled Colour Explosion – A night of Art with Janine Reeves.
We spoke to Janine shortly after the show opened to find out more.
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Student Success: Antoneil Lyne

Antoneil Lyne is a sculptor and painter who’s work uses the  technique of bas-relief to capture the imagination of the viewer. Antoneil come to Rome to study on the program in Summer 2011 and is currently exhibiting a series of his works at the iconic 67 Orange Street in New York’s Harlem district.

We spoke to Antoneil recently and he gave us an insight into the exhibition. Continue reading Student Success: Antoneil Lyne

BBC Features Death of Achilles Painting

Death of Achilles; Carole Robb

The BBC is making a Future Learn course in conjunction with the University of Leeds and is featuring a film about the BBC Your Paintings website. Continue reading BBC Features Death of Achilles Painting