Peter Brown
School Run, Consulado, Havana, oil on board, 12x16in (30.5x40.5cm). I returned to finish this one on the last morning. If you don’t finish them while you’re there it’s unlikely you ever will
In February 2018 year I took my fourth painting trip to Havana. The group consisted of six students, a courier (Jac) and me. I always say I am not a teacher and the trip is billed as ‘paint alongside’ rather than instructional. I am happy for people to watch me paint as much as they like and, of course, I am more than willing to share any tips. I am keen that people get something out of their trip and am always happy to help to offer ideas on how to progress if they get stuck. Unfortunately, as many of the participants will tell you, this advice is usually just ‘paint what you see, not what you think you see’. Some students stick to me like a limpet, others come and go and some may work entirely on their own.