Name: Private View & Winners Awards 12th Edition ArtGeminiPrize 2025
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<div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><main fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><article fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h1 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Do you yearn to be more creative and want to have fun whilst learning?</h1><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Francesca Wyllie (BA Hons Fine Art) has an amazing north-facing art studio at El Retiro in Andalucia, which was purpose-built to accommodate painting groups. Bespoke painting and sculpture workshops can be arranged or Francesca can travel locally to guide you in your own studios or locations.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">There are some fabulous painting and sketching locations for plein-air painting around the old Cortijo which is situated 750 metres high in the olive groves. With mountain views and a variety of plants and trees, which include oranges, lemons, pomegranates, figs and grapes. The eco-swimming pool is also a great place to sketch and paint with water lilies, iris, marginal plants and a small waterfall.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Locations locally include the Watermill walk at Algarinejo, the lake at Iznajar, any of the local towns and of course further afield in Granada, Cordoba and Malaga.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Francesca Wyllie is a very experienced tutor and has led many workshops with groups and one-to-one classes. No previous experience is necessary and tuition can cater for all levels. Just come with a positive outlook!</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Unlocking creative potential</strong>&nbsp;is her speciality and some workshops will be a special blend of loosening up artistic techniques, mindfulness and yoga to bring a holistic approach to the workshops. This will break down any barriers, fears, or self-doubt you may have, to release your creative potential and bring back a playful love for creating art.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Francesca has taught for many years in the following fields:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sketching</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Watercolours</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Painting in Oils and Acrylics</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Painting en Plein Air (out on location and weather dependant!)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Digital Painting using the ArtRage App</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Life Drawing</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">To book a course please use the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wylliefoxart.uk/contact/" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">contact form&nbsp;</a>stating your preferred date and which course you would be interested in. Francesca will then contact you directly to discuss your requirements.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Your course will be booked on receipt of the full fee and payment instructions will be sent by email.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Gift certificates for painting tuition are also available!</p><figure fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.wylliefoxart.uk/iznajar-october-2021-painting-en-plein-air-competition/2e783699-16b2-47f7-86f0-b1b9781d8d3f-1/" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><img width="115" height="96" src="https://usercontent.one/wp/www.wylliefoxart.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2E783699-16B2-47F7-86F0-B1B9781D8D3F-1-e1660755959947.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://usercontent.one/wp/www.wylliefoxart.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2E783699-16B2-47F7-86F0-B1B9781D8D3F-1-e1660755959947.jpeg 560w, https://usercontent.one/wp/www.wylliefoxart.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2E783699-16B2-47F7-86F0-B1B9781D8D3F-1-e1660755959947-350x291.jpeg 350w, https://usercontent.one/wp/www.wylliefoxart.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2E783699-16B2-47F7-86F0-B1B9781D8D3F-1-e1660755959947-300x250.jpeg 300w, https://usercontent.one/wp/www.wylliefoxart.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2E783699-16B2-47F7-86F0-B1B9781D8D3F-1-e1660755959947-320x266.jpeg 320w, https://usercontent.one/wp/www.wylliefoxart.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2E783699-16B2-47F7-86F0-B1B9781D8D3F-1-e1660755959947-480x399.jpeg 480w" sizes="100vw" fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;"></a><figcaption style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Iznajar painting on location</figcaption></figure><figure fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.wylliefoxart.uk/wyllie-fox-art-tuition/img_1328/" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><img width="128" height="96" src="https://usercontent.one/wp/www.wylliefoxart.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_1328.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://usercontent.one/wp/www.wylliefoxart.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_1328.jpeg 2048w, https://usercontent.one/wp/www.wylliefoxart.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_1328-350x263.jpeg 350w, https://usercontent.one/wp/www.wylliefoxart.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_1328-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://usercontent.one/wp/www.wylliefoxart.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_1328-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://usercontent.one/wp/www.wylliefoxart.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_1328-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="100vw" fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;"></a><figcaption style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">The Incoming Tide</figcaption></figure><figure fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.wylliefoxart.uk/img_2273-jpg/" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><img width="128" height="96" src="https://usercontent.one/wp/www.wylliefoxart.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_2273-scaled-e1604517440426.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://usercontent.one/wp/www.wylliefoxart.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_2273-scaled-e1604517440426.jpg 1000w, https://usercontent.one/wp/www.wylliefoxart.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_2273-scaled-e1604517440426-350x263.jpg 350w, https://usercontent.one/wp/www.wylliefoxart.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_2273-scaled-e1604517440426-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="100vw" fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;"></a><figcaption style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Nearby view, Algarinejo</figcaption></figure><h2 style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><b fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Art Tuition Fees:</b></h2><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Painting tuition starts at &euro;30 per hour per person and includes some materials and refreshments.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Courses are a minimum of 1 1/2 hours and are normally held on weekends.</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">There will be a discount applied for group bookings fees of over 2 people of 20% and of 50% for over 4 people.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Sketching</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; you will receive a free sketchbook, pencils and refreshments &ndash; cost &euro;30 per hour.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Watercolours, Oils and Acrylics</strong>&nbsp;painting including Plein Air painting in the near vicinity will be &euro;30 per hour for watercolours and &euro;35 per hour for Oils and Acrylics and will include one board or watercolour sheet, plus use of materials and brushes.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">You are also welcome to bring your own materials too.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Digital Painting</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; You may need to pre-install the Artrage app on an IPad or tablet prior to the workshop. Francesca can guide you with this. The Artrage app is normally available for under &euro;5 for IPad. Workshops are charged at &euro;30 per hour<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Life Drawing</strong>&nbsp;for groups with a minimum of 6 people. Price on application.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">All workshops will usually include helpful pdf guides for tips on materials and techniques.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><b fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Other venues:</b></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Do you require a workshop to be held in a specific location or in your own home? This can all be arranged but may involve extra fees to cover travel time and fuel costs. This will all be agreed with you in advance.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Francesca loves to paint on location and has held many painting and Ipad painting workshops. She is also available for artists&rsquo; talks.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Accessibility</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; The studio does have a wheelchair-accessible ramp though some rooms do have steps up to them. Please discuss your needs prior to your visit using the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wylliefoxart.uk/contact/" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Contact form</a>&nbsp;and we will try to accommodate you.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Should you wish Francesca to travel to you this can be a good solution. We will look for the most suitable venue for you and do not wish to place any barriers to you unleashing your creative potential.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Cancellation Policy</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Sometimes stuff happens and life gets in the way. You can cancel your tuition booking 2 weeks before your course and can contact Francesca to discuss an alternative date. Should this not be possible or a suitable date not be available you will receive a full refund. Bookings cancelled with under a week&rsquo;s notice will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of the full booking.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">In the event of the course being cancelled* due to bad weather or should the Artist find herself ill in bed, (this rarely happens as she is quite hardy), you will be refunded in full or an agreed alternative date will be given.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">*During the Covid outbreak, payments should only be made two weeks prior to the course date to avoid potential problems with lockdowns or new social distancing rules. &nbsp;Please can you discuss any arrangements with the Artist for the wearing of face masks or any other special requirements, medical / allergy matters.</p></article></main></div><footer style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><aside fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><section fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><nav fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></ul></nav></section></aside></footer>

Do you yearn to be more creative and want to have fun whilst learning?
Francesca Wyllie (BA Hons Fine Art) has an amazing north-facing art studio at El Retiro in Andalucia, which was purpose-built to accommodate painting groups. Bespoke painting and sculpture workshops can be arranged or Francesca can travel locally to guide you in your own studios or locations.
There are some fabulous painting and sketching locations for plein-air painting around the old Cortijo which is situated 750 metres high in the olive groves. With mountain views and a variety of plants and trees, which include oranges, lemons, pomegranates, figs and grapes. The eco-swimming pool is also a great place to sketch and paint with water lilies, iris, marginal plants and a small waterfall.
Locations locally include the Watermill walk at Algarinejo, the lake at Iznajar, any of the local towns and of course further afield in Granada, Cordoba and Malaga.
Francesca Wyllie is a very experienced tutor and has led many workshops with groups and one-to-one classes. No previous experience is necessary and tuition can cater for all levels. Just come with a positive outlook!
Unlocking creative potential is her speciality and some workshops will be a special blend of loosening up artistic techniques, mindfulness and yoga to bring a holistic approach to the workshops. This will break down any barriers, fears, or self-doubt you may have, to release your creative potential and bring back a playful love for creating art.
Francesca has taught for many years in the following fields:
Sketching
Watercolours
Painting in Oils and Acrylics
Painting en Plein Air (out on location and weather dependant!)
Digital Painting using the ArtRage App
Life Drawing
To book a course please use the contact formstating your preferred date and which course you would be interested in. Francesca will then contact you directly to discuss your requirements.
Your course will be booked on receipt of the full fee and payment instructions will be sent by email.
Gift certificates for painting tuition are also available!

Iznajar painting on location

The Incoming Tide

Nearby view, Algarinejo
Art Tuition Fees:
Painting tuition starts at €30 per hour per person and includes some materials and refreshments.
Courses are a minimum of 1 1/2 hours and are normally held on weekends.
There will be a discount applied for group bookings fees of over 2 people of 20% and of 50% for over 4 people.
Sketching – you will receive a free sketchbook, pencils and refreshments – cost €30 per hour.
Watercolours, Oils and Acrylics painting including Plein Air painting in the near vicinity will be €30 per hour for watercolours and €35 per hour for Oils and Acrylics and will include one board or watercolour sheet, plus use of materials and brushes.
You are also welcome to bring your own materials too.
Digital Painting – You may need to pre-install the Artrage app on an IPad or tablet prior to the workshop. Francesca can guide you with this. The Artrage app is normally available for under €5 for IPad. Workshops are charged at €30 per hour
Life Drawing for groups with a minimum of 6 people. Price on application.
All workshops will usually include helpful pdf guides for tips on materials and techniques.
Other venues:
Do you require a workshop to be held in a specific location or in your own home? This can all be arranged but may involve extra fees to cover travel time and fuel costs. This will all be agreed with you in advance.
Francesca loves to paint on location and has held many painting and Ipad painting workshops. She is also available for artists’ talks.
Accessibility – The studio does have a wheelchair-accessible ramp though some rooms do have steps up to them. Please discuss your needs prior to your visit using the Contact form and we will try to accommodate you.
Should you wish Francesca to travel to you this can be a good solution. We will look for the most suitable venue for you and do not wish to place any barriers to you unleashing your creative potential.
Cancellation Policy
Sometimes stuff happens and life gets in the way. You can cancel your tuition booking 2 weeks before your course and can contact Francesca to discuss an alternative date. Should this not be possible or a suitable date not be available you will receive a full refund. Bookings cancelled with under a week’s notice will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of the full booking.
In the event of the course being cancelled* due to bad weather or should the Artist find herself ill in bed, (this rarely happens as she is quite hardy), you will be refunded in full or an agreed alternative date will be given.
*During the Covid outbreak, payments should only be made two weeks prior to the course date to avoid potential problems with lockdowns or new social distancing rules. Please can you discuss any arrangements with the Artist for the wearing of face masks or any other special requirements, medical / allergy matters.

Wyllie Fox Tuition

Drawing

Painting

Oil Painting

Sketching

Painting Skills & Techniques

Sculpture

Perspective Drawing

Life Drawing & Portraiture

Digital Drawing

Watercolour Painting

Acrylic Painting

Francesca Wyllie (BA Hons Fine Art) has an amazing north-facing art studio at El Retiro in Andalucia, which was purpose-built to accommodate painting groups. Bespoke painting and sculpture workshops can be arranged or Francesca can travel locally to guide you in your own studios or locations.

WYLLIE FOX ART TUITION

1h Course

London

<p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Private View &amp; Winners Awards&nbsp;11th Edition ArtGeminiPrize 2024</strong></p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Thursday 5th September &nbsp;6 - 9pm&nbsp;</strong>(Invitation only)</p><div style="color: rgb(54, 54, 54); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(54, 54, 54);">Since the launch in 2012 and the successful conclusion of its 11th edition, ArtGeminiPrize has widened its constituency, reaching out to artists from an astoundingly rich variety of disciplines across the world.</div><div style="color: rgb(54, 54, 54); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(54, 54, 54);"><div dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">This year sees the 11th edition ArtGeminiPrize 2024 finalists exhibition hosted in association with The London Lighthouse Gallery &amp; Studio. The exhibition will feature over 30 selected artists from diverse backgrounds, showcasing works of various mediums including paintings, photography, sculptures, etc.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="mailto:art@artgeminiprize.com" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;"></a></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p>

ArtGeminiPrize returns with its 12th edition featuring 32 exciting shortlisted artists' works selected by a panel of professional judges. This year finalists' exhibition will be hosted by the amazing art boutique,The Exhibitionist Hotel located in South Kensington, London. Exhibition 11th September to 2nd October 2025. 

Private View & Winners Awards Tuesday 16 September 6pm - 8.30pm

The ArtGeminiPrize is a celebration to promote international contemporary art for emerging and established artists around the world. Founded in 2012 in London by fine art enthusiast and dealer, Jimmy Lek, ArtGeminiPrize has gained international recognition attracting over 7000 entries from 44 countries worldwide. Todate over £64,000 cash prizes have been won by artists, together with exhibitions in London and Singapore.


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