Medium: Acrylic, Oil Painting, Pastel
Instructor: Phil Starke
Course Title: Plein Air Painting in Historic Tubac, Arizona
Course Meets: 01-14-2013 - 01-18-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $585/ 5 Days
Description: There are many aspects to plein aire painting, but two of the most important are creating a strong, expressive design and understanding how to interpret color outside. The workshop will focus on developing a sense of design and rhythm, learning to take what the landscape gives you and improving upon it. Focus will also be on how to understand the thought process of mixing color outside, using colors that will give your painting the effect of light not just copying what you see. We will also work on understanding the painting process in the studio and the importance of setting and achieving goals in your work. The workshop will take place in Tubac, Arizona’s oldest settlement. Tubac is backed up against the Santa Rita Mountains and is surrounded by cotton woods, streams and canyons. Old adobe street scenes, as well as the Tumacacori Mission, are excellent examples of the old Spanish architecture we will explore. Portable easel and transportation required.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Ignat Ignatov
Course Title: Alla Prima Head Painting
Course Meets: 01-14-2013 - 01-18-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $575 + $35 Model Fee/ 5 Days
Description: This workshop will focus on painting the head in the direct wet-into-wet approach also known as “alla prima”. Participants will gain knowledge in painting the portrait in oil, applying the important fundamentals such as value, color and edges, composition and design. In the first few hours of day one, Ignat will demonstrate and explain step-by-step his direct “Alla Prima” method. Participants will then paint and Ignat will help each artist individually. The rest of the workshop days we will explore painting the portrait in different lighting settings and each day will be a different model and a new painting. The goal of this workshop is to advance your skills in the direct painting method while applying the fundamentals to achieve a solid understanding of painting the human form in various light conditions and settings. Artists of all levels are welcome.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Nancy Chaboun
Course Title: The Still Life in Oil: Developing the Idea
Course Meets: 01-18-2013 - 01-20-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $350/ 3 Days
Description: The still life genre offers the student a great opportunity to learn many of the important aspects of creating a painting. How to describe form and light with paint is just the beginning, how to transcend the subject matter is a whole other ball of wax. The class will start with a demonstration and discussion about how to approach your subject. The students will then have their choice of different setups (one or more) to paint for the remainder of the time. The basics of painting: composition, values, edges and paint quality will be stressed. How to approach surfaces such as metal, glass, and porcelain will also be covered. Individual attention and fun will also be an important aspect of the class.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Jeffrey Watts
Course Title: Controlled Chaos: Portraits in Oil
Course Meets: 01-21-2013 - 01-25-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $800 + $35 Model Fee/ 5 Days
Description: In this workshop, we will explore a variety of palettes, as well as layering techniques while working from live models in gesture and long poses, as well as masters studies. I will work directly on students paintings, as well as demonstrate frequently. Come prepared for an intense five days of study. Great for all levels.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Rosemary Ladd
Course Title: Oil Painting: The BASICS
Course Meets: 01-28-2013 - 01-30-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $350/ 3 Days
Description: In the art world there is an insider’s jargon and assumed skills. When I first started painting with the Putney Painters I often did not know what they were talking about! What is in that little container? What do you mean “color temperature” or “relative value”? This workshop will act as a “primer” in materials, drawing, color, value and edges. Working from simple still life set-ups, I will walk you through and you will practice the basics. The goal, whether you are a beginner or just wanting a refresher, is for you to develop your skill and understanding in order to be free to follow your inspiration and really enjoy painting (and have the confidence to take those other workshops).
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Kathy Anderson
Course Title: Painting Flowers from Life
Course Meets: 01-28-2013 - 01-30-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $350/ 3 Days
Description: This workshop will start with a demonstration emphasizing planning a good composition, with design being the most important element. The focus will be on keeping colors clean, transparent and fresh, and using edges to keep the viewer moving naturally through the painting. I will explain what it is that excites me when I approach a mass of flowers that can appear confusing at first. There will be an abundance of fresh flowers provided for students to choose from.
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Medium: Oil Painting, Pastel
Instructor: Stephanie Birdsall
Course Title: A Few Pastels, Unlimited Color
Course Meets: 01-28-2013 - 01-30-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $350/ 3 Days
Description: If you control your pastels, you control your color and your painting! Stephanie’s use of color is based on the Schmid color charts. Using a limited palette, we will really discover how to get the most out of our materials which will equal the most out of our color. This palette makes plein air pastel almost as easy as simply walking outside. It works equally well in the studio and is a great way to cut down on the work space often needed for pastels. This workshop will focus on seeing correct values, descriptive edges, and atmosphere. We will incorporate under paintings, and explore various ways of starting a painting. We will also discuss what to look for in a good reference photo. We will work from still life and landscape subjects. Stephanie will push you beyond your comfort zone, but by stretching beyond your current boundaries, you will be rewarded with a new personal gain. This promises to be a jam packed three days!
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Daniel J. Keys
Course Title: Learning to See: Steps to Painting the Alla Prima Still Life
Course Meets: 01-31-2013 - 02-02-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $350/ 3 Days
Description: Each morning Keys will do a demonstration while discussing the skills necessary for creating beautiful still life paintings using “Alla Prima” methods. Following each mornings demo the students will set up still life compositions of their own and paint them from life while receiving one-on-one instruction. During this three day course the students will receive insight into learning to see correctly and develop an adeptness in the following areas: composition, drawing, color, value and edges.
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Medium: Graphite, Oil Painting, Pastel, Watercolor
Instructor: Charlie Hunter
Course Title: Strong Bones Make Healthy Paintings
Course Meets: 01-31-2013 - 02-02-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $350/ 3 Days
Description: This drawing and composition workshop will be a lively exploration of the power of composition and the usefulness of drawing in making a painting successful. We’ll take a look at some great paintings of the masters, we’ll go over simple yet invaluable tools for accurate rendering, and talk about how sketching for 20 minutes a day transforms 97-pound-weaklings into veritable Charles Atlases of art... We’ll sketch, draw and paint, and, for those who wish, Charlie will expound and instruct about the limited palette he uses. We’ll learn and laugh a lot while staying true to the credo of have big fun; make big mess.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: David Shevlino
Course Title: Alla Prima Still Life and Figure Painting
Course Meets: 02-04-2013 - 02-08-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $550 + $35 Model Fee/ 5 Days
Description: This class is about painting alla prima (wet into wet) and the techniques used to create a fresh, direct response to our subjects. We will paint still life for the first two days and then for the last three days we’ll have a nude model. There will be an initial demonstration, then students will work on their own learning how to interpret and simplify their subject by seeing it as a series of basic shapes and forms described by color, light and shadow. By learning to simplify what we see, we become better able to paint our subjects with greater clarity and directness. This class will be particularly helpful to students who wish to paint more loosely and to use their brushstrokes with economy.
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Medium: Acrylic, Oil Painting
Instructor: John Poon
Course Title: Landscape Painting
Course Meets: 02-04-2013 - 02-08-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $535/ 5 Days
Description: Do you have difficulty identifying your values in an outdoor landscape? Have you ever wondered about the factors which determine a shadows temperature, or how to attain that elusive evening light? Would a step- by- step method for quickly capturing the essence of a scene be beneficial when working outdoors? Here is a course proven to get results and help improve your skills and understanding as a landscape painter. This class will be an exhaustive study of the principles and procedures for landscape painting, and age old concepts pertaining to value, color, composition and brushwork will be explained simply and effectively to everyone’s understanding. This class is intended for the serious beginner through advanced painter. While accommodating for various painting styles, emphasis will be placed on being more purposeful and direct with paint application. We will produce approximately 10-12 small studies throughout the week done both on location and from selected reference. Teaching methods include: PowerPoint presentation, painting exercises, location studies, class and individual critiques, instructor demonstrations and individual help. Portable easel and transportation required.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Daniel J. Keys
Course Title: Learning to See: Steps to Painting the Alla Prima Still Life
Course Meets: 02-04-2013 - 02-06-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $350.00
Description: Each morning Keys will do a demonstration while discussing the skills necessary for creating beautiful still life paintings using “Alla Prima” methods. Following each mornings demo the students will set up still life compositions of their own and paint them from life while receiving one-on-one instruction. During this three day course the students will receive insight into learning to see correctly and develop an adeptness in the following areas: composition, drawing, color, value and edges. www.danielkeysfineart.com
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Kevin Beilfuss
Course Title: Figure Painting: An Intuitive Approach
Course Meets: 02-11-2013 - 02-15-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $600 + $35 Model Fee/ 5 Days
Description: In this workshop, Kevin will emphasize a more intuitive way to look at drawing and painting. Learning to see ‘impressionistically’- the ability to ‘suggest’ rather than ‘render’ the subject will be explored. This approach involves many quick drawing and painting exercises from the human figure, as well as having students work on more finished paintings during the course of the workshop. Demonstrations will be done every morning, followed by students exploring what was taught during the demonstration. Individual attention will be given during the student’s work sessions.
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Medium: Acrylic, Oil Painting, Pastel
Instructor: Dan Young
Course Title: Painting Outdoors in Gold Canyon, Arizona
Course Meets: 02-11-2013 - 02-14-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $520/ 4 Days
Description: This landscape class will emphasize working from life. Most of the class time will be spent painting on location. After meeting the first day at Scottsdale Artists’ School, the class will be based out of Gold Canyon, Arizona, which will allow for closer proximity to painting locations. We will cover the process of gathering essential information and editing in the field. The importance of how you start the painting will be stressed, since a correct start makes the entire process less difficult. We’ll also cover the importance of a solid foundation in design, drawing, values and color. Please come prepared with the supplies to do at least two paintings a day. Individual attention, demos, and some laughter are included in the cost! Portable easel and transportation required. Students are encouraged to consider accommodations in Gold Canyon, Arizona - which is about 40 minutes from the Sky Harbor International Airport, and over one hour from the School. Hotel recommendations provided upon registration.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Jean Chambers
Course Title: Make a Small Painting a Work of Art
Course Meets: 02-25-2013 - 03-01-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $585/ 5 Days
Description: In this class, each student will set up a still life. I will assist and give advice as needed. Expect to hear me say, “Keep it simple”. A few or even sometimes one object painted beautifully is more compelling than a bunch of items crammed together. Expect to do studies and learn to get problems out of the way so that the finish will be fun. Don’t expect to work on one painting for a long time, as each day we will start something fresh. Some days you might do more than one study. I will spend some time painting each day because it’s easier to show than tell. I’ll show you how to start loose and finish with great edge work. Some of the things that will be covered in this class: how to set up and light a still life; how and why to use a fan brush; how, why and where to use a palette knife; how to mix close values; how to start and finish a painting; how and why to squint; how to look for and paint shapes; how to paint white drapery, how to keep your darks clean and transparent, will all be addressed. There will be critiques at the end of the week along with suggestions on what to concentrate on after you leave the class. Expect to work hard and take away the knowledge to create better paintings.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Mike Malm
Course Title: Capturing Light
Course Meets: 02-25-2013 - 03-01-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $585 + $35 Model Fee/ 5 Days
Description: This workshop will focus on the importance of studying from life. Throughout the week students will paint from the live model, focusing on capturing proper relationships of shape, value, color, temperature and edge. Malm will discuss the value of doing quick sketches in order to strengthen compositional skills, as well as enhance students understanding of value and color. Mike will address how to incorporate life studies with photographic reference to create more finished studio work. This workshop will also explore different lighting situations and techniques. Discussions, demonstrations and individual attention will be given.
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Medium: Acrylic, Oil Painting, Pastel
Instructor: Ned Mueller
Course Title: Making a Painting Work
Course Meets: 03-04-2013 - 03-08-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $585/ 5 Days
Description: A good painting tells as much about the artist as the painting itself. Mueller will talk about the whole process of putting a painting together; from the first concept to small idea and value composition studies, the use of a color study and on to the finished painting. Students will also do direct painting without preliminary studies. The emphasis will not be on the finished piece but on the process of making a more successful painting. Remember, most paintings are ruined at the start, not at the end, as not enough preliminary thought is given to them. Students will work on counterchange, color harmony and the balance of masses and shapes in size, value and color. Students should be prepared to work from their own photos and/or field studies. Starts, mistakes and failures could be the order of the day, but Mueller says, “We will make mistakes, work hard, and have a good time doing it!”
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Medium: Oil Painting, Pastel
Instructor: Romel de la Torre
Course Title: Painting the Portrait and Figure
Course Meets: 03-04-2013 - 03-07-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $485 + $35 Model Fee/ 4 Days
Description: This workshop is designed to create a relaxed, informative, yet intense working environment. Romel will demonstrate his approach to painting the portrait and figure from life daily, using his direct fluid painting style with heavy emphasis on the use of improving color, drawing skills, value relationships, understanding edges and capturing the “feeling” of light. Students will learn to use the elements that make a painting/drawing work: creative use of color and edges, visual movement, paint or charcoal application, distribution of abstract shapes and strong design. Students will also learn how to combine working from life and photographs to create a finished piece. Romel provides easy-going individual instruction, as well as critique and group discussion. Techniques of past great artists like Sargent, Zorn and Sorolla will also be discussed. Be prepared to work hard, make new friends and best of all - have fun. Romel will be doing a figure painting demonstration on Friday, March 8 from 9am-3pm. Students registered in Romel’s workshop may attend the demo at the discounted rate of $25 (regularly $45). Space is limited, advanced regsitration is required.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Susan Diehl, Doug Diehl
Course Title: Warm and Cool Light, Warm and Cool Colors
Course Meets: 03-04-2013 - 03-08-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $575/ 5 Days
Description: This workshop will use still life as a means to study light, an artist’s greatest gift. In the first three days of class students will paint from “warm” studio light on larger canvases, with emphasis on composition, drawing, and value. The last two days, students will have the opportunity to paint from “cool” north daylight, indoors. The set ups will be for smaller canvases and quicker studies. The purpose is to understand the difference between the two different temperatures of light and the effect it has on color relationships. Students of all levels will find these studies valuable no matter what subject matter they may ultimately wish to pursue.
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Medium: Acrylic, Oil Painting
Instructor: Bryan Mark Taylor
Course Title: Selecting the Essentials en Plein Air
Course Meets: 03-13-2013 - 03-16-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $475/ 4 Days
Description: This workshop is for painters who want to develop a sound understanding of the fundamentals of outdoor painting through demonstrations (in oil), lectures, practices, critique, as well as extensive one-on-one interaction. The workshop will focus the artist on effectively capturing light, atmosphere and mood in paint while using strong composition and color harmony. Each morning will begin with a lecture and demo, followed by painting on location, and a critique at the end of the day. Some prior experience painting outdoors is required. Students will meet at the Scottsdale Artist’s School on the first morning. Portable easel and transportation required.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Camille Przewodek
Course Title: Discover a New Way of Seeing Color!
Course Meets: 03-18-2013 - 03-22-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $675 + $35 Model Fee/ 5 Days
Description: This five-day workshop is an introduction to a way of painting outdoor light; capturing the time of day, the type of day, and learning to discern and express the subtle differences in the light keys of nature. Monday and Tuesday will be devoted to outdoor still life (crucial study that will prepare us to tackle the landscape). On Wednesday and Thursday we will be on location painting landscape studies. We will explore the structure of the landscape—what is important to include, as well as what to leave out. On Friday we’ll work from the figure and still life. Students are encouraged to bring original artwork or photos and talk about their vision as artists during the week. We will concentrate on the development of strong starts, with a focus on expressing the big masses, light key and aerial perspective with accurate color relationships. There will be instructor demonstrations throughout the workshop (one in the morning and one in the afternoon). Students will be asked to paint and apply the principles covered in the demonstrations. Portable easel required.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Aaron Westerberg
Course Title: Composing the Head and Figure
Course Meets: 04-20-2013 - 04-24-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $585 + $35 Model Fee/ 5 Days
Description: This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of picture making and direct painting from a live model. We will discuss various starting techniques, as well as color studies, value schemes, and the preliminary work involved in starting a painting. The first part of the workshop will focus on the portrait; the second part will focus on the figure and setting up a scene. There will be daily instructor demonstrations and critiques. The instructor will do two long demonstrations the first day and the third. NOTE: THIS CLASS BEGINS SATURDAY 4/20 and ENDS WEDNESDAY 4/24
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Howard Carr
Course Title: Oil Painting: Clean and Simple
Course Meets: 04-22-2013 - 04-24-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $350/ 3 Days
Description: Howard Carr is considered a master of color and an outstanding teacher who emphasizes the simplicity of how a painting works and how to do it. Pure, clean luminous results in your landscapes and florals are taught step-by-step, from beginning to end, with daily demonstrations and individual instruction. Each day will begin with a question-and -answer session followed by a one-hour full painting demonstration. Students will spend the remainder of the day painting at their easel with personalized instruction. The subject matter we will be working from will be landscape painting from photos. Instructor will demonstrate daily, and give individual critiques throughout the week.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Dick Heichberger
Course Title: Landscapes from Photographs
Course Meets: 04-30-2013 - 05-02-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $350/ 3 Days
Description: Even if you prefer painting landscapes in plein aire, at some point you are going to use photographs as a reference, perhaps for the shape of a tree, the light on a canyon wall or the perfect color of a field of flowers. This class will help students explore some of the shortcomings of photographs and how to translate the image in a photograph into information they can use in their paintings. The instructor will encourage students to paint along with him and take a painting from start to finish. Throughout this fun and non-intimidating class, the fundamentals of good painting will be emphasized. There will be step-by-step demonstrations, and the instructor will provide reference materials, or students may bring their own.
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Medium: Oil Painting, Pastel
Instructor: William Schneider
Course Title: Secrets of the Masters: Getting Loose! Techniques of Nikolai Fechin, and Anders Zorn
Course Meets: 05-06-2013 - 05-10-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $550 + $35 Model Fee/ 5 Days
Description: Students routinely complain, “My work looks hard. I wish I could loosen up!” Nikolai Fechin and Anders Zorn were Masters of suggestion. William will discuss their techniques as he paints a portrait from the live model. On one of the days students will copy (with instruction) a portrait by one of these masters. The rest of class time students will incorporate masters techniques into their own work as they paint from the model. In the words of C.W.Mundy, “Don’t insult the viewer by spelling out every detail.” This five-day oil and pastel workshop is for students of all levels. You will learn: -Power through suggestion -One simple technique to sparkling color -Masterful edge control -How to simplify color harmony -The key to turning the form with temperature William will demonstrate in both oil and pastel (a head study as well as several “mini-demos” – painting eyes, mouth etc.) All the great painters learned by copying masterworks; this workshop will turbo-charge your understanding of drawing, value, color temperature, and edge control.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Henry Yan
Course Title: Alla Prima: Figure Painting in Oil
Course Meets: 05-28-2013 - 06-01-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $585 + $35 Model Fee/ 5 Days
Description: This workshop will focus on how to use beautiful oil colors to paint from live models. Students will learn effective ways to paint human figures from 25-minute quick studies, to a one-day length session incorporating the alla prima approach. Class will start from a relatively simple, limited color palette for quick paintings, to full color palette for longer paintings. Different techniques will be demonstrated and practiced: such as premixing unique colors, matching the right values with expressive or exaggerated color temperatures, the application of various thin and thick brushworks and more.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Linda Glover Gooch
Course Title: Painting Landscapes from Photographs
Course Meets: 06-11-2013 - 06-13-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $350
Description: Eliminating the clutter in photographs and turning simple into stunning will give you a strong foundation to work on. A well thought out path, leads to a more successful painting. The goal of this class is to give you the confidence to work in your own studio, creating paintings that have life and feeling, while enjoying the process and having fun with it. Students are welcome to bring photos; Instructor will have large quantity of great photos available for use. There will be instructor demonstrations, individual attention, and discussion on how to choose the right photographs to work from.
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Medium: Oil Painting, Pastel
Instructor: Allen Garns
Course Title: Composing with Objects, Shapes and Values
Course Meets: 06-18-2013 - 06-20-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $350 + $35 Model Fee
Description: Design and composition can make or break a picture. We often think of composition as begin the placement of shapes and things. Just as important, however, is the organization of lights and darks or values. Through carefully planned exercises, this workshop will deepen your understanding of how to use an economy of values to create strong compositions.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Nancy Chaboun
Course Title: The Still Life in Oil: Developing the Idea
Course Meets: 06-25-2013 - 06-27-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $350
Description: The still life genre offers the student a great opportunity to learn many of the important aspects of creating a painting. How to describe form and light with paint is just the beginning, how to transcend the subject matter is a whole other ball of wax. The class will start with a demonstration and discussion about how to approach your subject. The students will then have their choice of different setups (one or more) to paint for the remainder of the time. The basics of painting: composition, values, edges and paint quality will be stressed. How to approach surfaces such as metal, glass, and porcelain will also be covered. Individual attention and fun will also be an important aspect of the class.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Doug Diehl
Course Title: Landscape Painting from Start to Finish: Creating Atmosphere, Space and Light
Course Meets: 07-16-2013 - 07-18-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $350
Description: When painters began to go outside and use natural lighting, we found that nature’s value scale was immeasurably beyond our own puny value scale. Learn how to make a true representation of any scene in nature using “relative” rather than “absolute” or actual values and color relationships. Expect concept lectures, demonstration and individual instruction as Doug winds you through the myriad of knowledge needed for you to develop your skills for painting beautiful and believable space. You will be doing several small paintings from photos as well as some exercises in color and design geared to the landscape painter. Abandon all hope of rivaling nature and set about the task of interpreting her.
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Medium: Charcoal, Oil Painting
Instructor: Timothy Rees
Course Title: Approaching the Figure
Course Meets: 07-30-2013 - 08-01-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $350 + $35 Model Fee
Description: In this combined figurative charcoal and oil painting workshop, students are introduced to Timothy Rees’s unique and energetic approach to tackling this most challenging of subjects. Students will spend the first day learning the materials and a logical approach to drawing the figure. With many demos and one on one instruction, they will learn how to handle many challenges that will arise in the figure painting process. The second and third day will have workshop participants painting a single long pose after a demonstration of materials and process. Students will learn how to see and organize the complexity of the figure into a manageable subject, all the while composing their painting into a beautiful work of art.
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Medium: Acrylic, Oil Painting
Instructor: John Poon
Course Title: Fundamentals of Landscape Painting: Ogden Valley, Utah
Course Meets: 08-12-2013 - 08-16-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $585
Description: This time-tested curriculum is designed for the serious student intent on improving his or her landscape painting skills. Students will develop an increased understanding of the application of value and color in landscape, as well as compositional aspects of focus, pattern and atmospheric perspective. In addition, we will be working to develop better, more fluid brushwork and paint application. The class is intended for beginning through advanced levels. Through comprehensive lecture and demonstration, we will cover these fundamentals as the basis for successful impressionistic landscapes. In addition, students will learn a reliable, step-by-step, systematic approach to painting en plein air, and a short-hand for working in an environment of ever changing outdoor conditions. We will be painting 10-12 studies during the course of the week. We will be utilizing the benefits of both outdoor and classroom painting. Instruction will include lecture and slide presentation, demonstrations, class critiques, and plenty of one-on-one time with each student. The principles taught in the class apply universally to a variety of mediums. All students are welcome, though the demos will be done using acrylics. A field easel is required, as the class will be painting on location much of the time. Finally, a class that deciphers the mysteries of age old concepts and breaks it down into simple, straight forward, easy to understand principles.
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Medium: Acrylic, Oil Painting, Pastel
Instructor: Mitch Baird
Course Title: Seeing’ and Painting your Subject
Course Meets: 08-13-2013 - 08-15-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $350
Description: What does the act of ‘seeing’ mean for an artist? Find the answer in this workshop as we explore the specifics of learning to ‘see’ the subject, interpreting the visual elements, and executing it all onto canvas. We will discuss the way the optics of the eye work as well as seeing light, form, atmosphere and space. The fundamental principles of painting - composition, drawing, value, color, and edges will also be stressed. Students will sharpen their focus by pushing for simplification of form, shape, and the larger masses. Each day we will begin with a demo and lecture covering the principles mentioned above followed by a fun day of painting and personal instruction. Students may choose to work from their favorite photos and field sketches or still life subjects set up in class. Individual attention will be a high priority as well as laughs and a lot of enthusiasm!
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Medium: Oil Painting
Instructor: Joni Falk
Course Title: Tiny Treasures: Landscapes in Oil
Course Meets: 08-20-2013 - 08-22-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $350
Description: In this mini-workshop, students will learn how to use photos as “thumbnail sketches” instead of simply copying them, so that photographs become a stronger source of inspiration and imagination. Students will also learn how to create a strong composition by focusing light direction in order to emphasize the focal point and create mood. Please bring lots of photos to work from and plan to have fun! There will be instructor demos and as much individual attention as possible.
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