Mike Pears,
Realist Art Atelier in Malvern
What is Art Atelier ?
The atelier is an art-space for drawing and painting from life. It values the classical disciplines of learning to draw and paint from observation, including still life, portrait and figure.
As well as being Mike’s personal studio, the atelier also hosts a range of activities for those interested in developing their own drawing and painting skills. These include structured classes in drawing, life- and portrait- sessions with live models, and studio drop-in sessions for those who want a space to work on their own projects.
Mike focuses on drawing and painting from observation. He is interested in the creative processes involved in producing a picture and how these draw together key practices such as observation, technical skill, knowledge of composition, and use of value and colour. His experience is that the artistic process is a continual journey of learning and discovering, reflecting and thinking.
Mike Pears
Drawing Courses available from January 2027
Learn more about Mike
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Course in Drawing from Observation
In this course participants will learn a systematic approach to drawing from observation. The course involves developing both practical skills such as handling materials, mark-making and line control along with knowledge and understanding of linear perspective, structure and form, light logic and tonal value.
This course will be of interest to those who are already involved in artistic practices – such as painting, printing etc – and want to develop their drawing skills, however, complete beginners are also very welcomed.
Course details
- 4 January to 12 March 2027 (10 weeks / 20 sessions)
- Monday and Thursday evenings, 7pm to 9.30pm (doors open 6.30pm)
- To book a place email Mike Pears mikepears@hotmail.co.uk or call 0780 4639120