Paint with a Plan
This workshop gets to the heart of what inspires you. First, we’ll learn the technique by trying it out on a work of art of your choice. Next, we’ll apply what you’ve learned to your own painting plan. You’ll be amazed at your powers of observation - at what you’ve learned about what moves you, and why, and how much fun it can be to approach a painting armed with this information.
You’ll need:
1) An image of a painting to use while learning the technique (for example, a color plate of Van Gough’s Starry Night or a Monet seascape). What’s most important is that you really like the painting you choose! And it need not be famous, like in the examples. It should just be a work of art that grabs you. This picture will not be damaged, so a fine art book or magazine will work. If you have more than one, and can’t decide, we’ll look at them together and choose one that will lend itself well to the system.
2) A photograph that you’d like to paint – perhaps a favorite scene from a vacation or a view you’ve always admired. (Don’t select a simple portrait; there’s not enough to work with there. Figures are fine, if they are part of the composition.) This should be a photo you took or one you have permission to use. Again, if you have several and can’t decide, bring them all!
3) Art supplies - whatever you work with (any medium is fine).
4) Optional - a notebook. Note-taking isn’t required, but you may find it helpful. You can scribble all over your handouts.
You’ll be supplied with a 1) detailed write-up of the class system and 2) a large, two-page system chart to work with, which includes space for your plan’s initial sketch. There’s no additional material fee.
The studio has flexible hours and the schedule for this four-session workshop is not yet set - I prefer to see what works for those who express an interest and then come up with session days/times that serve the most people. So, please contact me at [email protected] if you'd like to join the workshop.
This workshop gets to the heart of what inspires you. First, we’ll learn the technique by trying it out on a work of art of your choice. Next, we’ll apply what you’ve learned to your own painting plan. You’ll be amazed at your powers of observation - at what you’ve learned about what moves you, and why, and how much fun it can be to approach a painting armed with this information.
You’ll need:
1) An image of a painting to use while learning the technique (for example, a color plate of Van Gough’s Starry Night or a Monet seascape). What’s most important is that you really like the painting you choose! And it need not be famous, like in the examples. It should just be a work of art that grabs you. This picture will not be damaged, so a fine art book or magazine will work. If you have more than one, and can’t decide, we’ll look at them together and choose one that will lend itself well to the system.
2) A photograph that you’d like to paint – perhaps a favorite scene from a vacation or a view you’ve always admired. (Don’t select a simple portrait; there’s not enough to work with there. Figures are fine, if they are part of the composition.) This should be a photo you took or one you have permission to use. Again, if you have several and can’t decide, bring them all!
3) Art supplies - whatever you work with (any medium is fine).
4) Optional - a notebook. Note-taking isn’t required, but you may find it helpful. You can scribble all over your handouts.
You’ll be supplied with a 1) detailed write-up of the class system and 2) a large, two-page system chart to work with, which includes space for your plan’s initial sketch. There’s no additional material fee.
The studio has flexible hours and the schedule for this four-session workshop is not yet set - I prefer to see what works for those who express an interest and then come up with session days/times that serve the most people. So, please contact me at [email protected] if you'd like to join the workshop.