Reviews
Another interesting and informative lecture. Outlining his life and working through his paintings, looking at style, use of different elements ie. portraiture, still life, positioning of characters etc. Excellent explanations of his works. Karla has a style I find very easy to relate to. She certainly opens my appreciation of the paintings. I definitely recommend her events.
- Wendy Loxley, Javea
We learnt about Diego Velazquez and how his work progressed and developed during his lifetime.
We also learnt how his work was influenced by the politics, religion and culture of the time.
In addition, Karla incorporated a complete history of the reign of Philip IV, the rise and fall of the Hapsburgs in Spain.
We both like Karla's teaching style of delivery. She is very matter-of-fact and tells it like it is with a bit of humour thrown in.
We would definitely encourage others to attend her presentations and other events."
- Gladys and Ian Cummings. Javea and UK
Karla is a great fan of the Spanish painter, Velasquez, and by the end of the lecture we were in agreement. We were shown how Velasquez’ style evolved over time and was shaped by the influences of the 17th Century Spanish court he lived in and by the developments in painting, especially from Italy where he studied in Naples. Like his contemporaries he began by showing his mastery of painting the textiles his sitters were wearing. However, at his height his skill was much more about showing the soul of his subject which is so affecting today as they gaze out at us hundreds of years later.
- Chris Wood, Jávea
