LECTURES & TALKS

Vanessa is available for public lectures, examples of lectures available include:

Reflections on the sea
Incorporating the work of Turner, Constable, Whistler, the Impressionists, and many more, this talk centres on the attraction of the sea, lakes and rivers as a major stimulus for artists throughout the centuries.
( First commissioned by Exeter Festival)

Drawing - Inspiration Process and completion
Using examples of artists drawings throughout the ages -Leonardo, Durer, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Monet, Degas, Picasso, Vanessa discusses the stimulus, technique, and importance of drawing as an art form. She also includes drawings from her own portfolio. Amongst which are rehearsal sketches of Yehudi Menuhin, and the architectural sketch of the concert pianist Tamas Vasary. (Click on thumbnails for detail).

Monet - Master of Colour
Searching through Monets grand output, Vanessa focus' on his fascination with light and colour as particularly shown in his landscapes and 'Series' paintings.

Van Gogh - Primarily a draughtsman

A talk that looks at the intelligent construction and structure of Van Gogh's drawings, and how they inform all aspects of his masterful paintings.

Vanessa is also available for talks regarding her own work: Its development and influences.

Vanessa has lectured with UCLA in Florence, at Exeter International Music Festival, Hampstead School of Art (London) and at many art societies including Bristol, Ross on Wye, and Monmouth. She also lectures at her own residential art courses in Herefordshire.