Plein Air Painting &
Constructive Portrait Drawing

with Nadia Molugova

Russian living in Florence

🗓️ July 25th to August 1st 2026

🎨 Oil Painting & Drawing

Full Board Accommodation: 1,650€ to 2890€ for 7 nights based on room choice & single or shared occupancy.

Tutor's Fee: TBC

Partners & family may join the trip as non-participating guests without the teaching fee.

Nadia's Website

Accommodation

Course Description

Tuscan Plein Air Painting
This course focuses on studying the Tuscan landscape while working directly from nature. Special attention will be given to the observation and translation of light and colour in plein air painting, including warm and cool colour relationships, composition, and atmospheric perspective.

Students will paint the beautiful landscapes of Tuscany in oil, learning how to capture the character of natural light and the harmony of the surrounding environment.

Constructive Drawing – Portrait

This retreat can also focus on classical drawing based on the constructive method. The course introduces students to the fundamental principles of structure, form, and composition that form the foundation of academic art training.Participants will learn how to analyse complex forms, understand the anatomical structure of the head, and translate three-dimensional form onto a two-dimensional surface. The teaching will combine demonstrations, individual guidance, and theoretical explanations.The goal of the retreat is to help students develop a deeper understanding of form, proportion, and composition, while strengthening their observational and constructive drawing skills.

About Nadia

Nadia Molugova is a painter and educator specialising in classical drawing and painting. Her work is based on the constructive method of academic training, which integrates a deep understanding of composition, anatomy, and form. Officially recognized artist of the Milano Cortina 2026 Cultural Olympiad

She teaches students from many countries and is the founder of Florence Classical Arts Academy, where the constructive method forms a central part of the curriculum. Her artistic practice explores the relationship between structure, spirituality, and the human figure, and she regularly participates in exhibitions and educational projects in Europe and the United States.