Calvin will begin a slideshow to show how he uses the photo as a reference for the painting. Then he will do a demonstration and spend the remaining time with each student throughout the rest of the day. The time will be spent working on a single studio painting based on photos you take on location. It is recommended to bring a laptop or tablet for the studio days. Alternatively, you may have color prints of your reference photos printed at the school. The lessons will include: How to plan a composition that will be effective for the artist’s intentions and references; How to better see and use warm and cool colors in landscape; How to command hardness and softness of the edges to create space in painting; How to simplify the subject matter through the use of basic design, value, color and drawing skills; How to consider the reasons for different paint surface textures, and brushstroke direction over the forms; and How to get the best possible results in a short time. www.calvinliangfineart.com
