Beyond the Yalla Dog

About your course

Glynis is a stimulating and exciting demonstrator of watercolour techniques and has over 20 years experience in both teaching and demonstrating painting worldwide. Our next course is 26 – 29 October.

With the publication of her books, including the Watercolour Workshop series published by DKV, she is able to teach using valuable reference guides and illustrations of her own work and unique painting style.

Glynis has an easy and well-crafted approach and will show you, step by step  how to build and develop wonderful paintings.

Glynis’s artistic ability became evident whilst she was still a small child and by her early teens she had experimented with a wide range of painting mediums and styles of expression. Later, during her years of study, she found she was drawn towards the medium of watercolour and became fascinated by what she saw as an exciting and fresh approach to portraiture.

Through constantly exploring the way in which the unique qualities of watercolour can be used to produce light and vitality in her work, Glynis has developed a skill in portraiture that captures not only the subject’s likeness but also his very soul in a single moment of time.

Glynis has experience of teaching in all mediums so don’t hesitate to contact us if you prefer oils or pastels.

For more information about Glynis and to see more of her work click on the link below or any of the painted images on this page

www.barnesmellish.com

Additional information about Glynis Barnes Mellish

born : Bromley, Kent

studied at : St Albans School of Art and the West Surrey School of Art and Design

Qualifications : B.A.Hons Degree in Fine Art : Advanced Combined Fine Art Degree

Winner of the Daler/Rowney Watercolour Award in 1988 Glynis has been a major contributor to many books on Watercolour painting

Her book, Watercolour Workshop was published in 2006 followed by Watercolour Workshop II published spring 2007

Chosen to appear in the BBC series Star Portraits, Glynis painted a celebrity portrait in the programme screened in April 2007. She has painted numberous other celebrities and has work hanging in many stately homes in Britain, some like Mapple Durham House in Oxfordshire are open to the public.

Her work is published by Solomon & Whitehead as limited edition prints

In addition Glynis has lectured, run workshops and demonstrated extensively throughout the UK and Europe

Glynis’ entry in Who’s Who in Art is under Barnes-Mellish

Her paintings are signed simply Mellish

About the villa

If you would like the convenience of staying at the villa just outside Florence where the workshop is being held we have a two bedroom , two bathroom apartment – ideal for two couples or a group of friends who want to attend the workshop together -available for €1,500 per week.

As you can see from the photos below it is a beautiful location to paint in and also has some stunning views from the gardens and orchards surrounding it.
Very close to Florence we can travel back into the City in the evenings – to eat, go to concerts – or even take dancing lessons!

If you are interested in the course please contact Penny for more details on penny.howard@beyondtheyalladog.com or if you are interested in the Villa please contact Diane at dott.venturini@accademiarealty.com

Tuition fees

You can choose from a one-day, two day, five day or 6 day course option

1 day    £51 ,     €60
2 days  £99 ,     €115
5 days  £237   €275

NB  the next course is 5 days long and contains both landscape and portraiture workshops by request.
6 days  £285    €330 (when applicable)

A substantial lunch is included in the price.

NB Easels are available on site and I do have spare painting materials to share. However I have found most people usually prefer to use their own paints and brushes.