the “naive” eye
For ColorLight Atelier, I envisioned a focused learning environment where drawing and painting begin with learning to truly see.
In my own working atelier, I open the doors to share my approach to classical drawing and painting with students who want to deepen their skills.
My method is rooted in the tradition of Impressionism and visual painting. I guide students to work primarily from direct observation — to see shapes, tones, and colors with precision, and to train the eye to recognize the true relationships between them.
At the heart of our practice is the concept of the “naive eye” — to paint things how we actually see them, rather than what we know them to be.
the atelier
This is my private studio in Evilard—a quiet, focused space designed for creating my artwork and for teaching small groups.
The studio environment is serious but welcoming to all levels of experience and knowledge in drawing and painting.
Above all, I expect interested and motivated people, for that is what I cannot teach. If you are ready to train your eye, sharpen your skills, and deepen your connection to the visual world, you will find yourself at home here.
What to Expect:
- Weekly 3-hour session.
- Max. 3 students per group.
- Classes in English.
- Open to students ages 14 and up.
- Begginers are very welcome.
schedule & pricing
Tuesdays: 17h to 20h
Wednesdays: 17h to 20h
1 class: 120 CHF*
4 classes: 408 CHF*(15% discount)
12 classes: 1080 CHF (25% discount)
*For Autumn 2025, all classes will be discounted 25% (90CHF/class)
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about the instructor
Theo Felizzola is a Brazilian-born painter currently living in Switzerland. His work is a search for beauty—not as ornament, but as presence. Working in oil and charcoal, he returns again and again to the human figure and the portrait, drawn by its capacity to hold light, memory, and meaning.
Trained in San Francisco, where he earned his Master of Fine Arts in Painting, Theo studied under artists who upheld the values of form, harmony, and direct observation. In recent years, under the guidance of Paul Ingbretson, he has deepened his understanding of Impressionism as a method—a direct visual approach that continues the lineage of Sargent, Zorn, and the Boston School. The goals of truth and beauty remain central to his practice.
