| HOPE VALLEY WORKSHOP 2012
Early - Mid June 2012. Still working out details for accomodations at Sorensens Resort.
Oil painting workshop in the eastern Sierra. Spring colors, snowcapped peaks, and the winding East Carson River! I will be adding more information in the coming weeks.
E-mail me for reservation information.
CLASS OVERVIEW
“When I paint outdoors, I liken the experience to having a conversation with Nature. It is as if she throws out a topic and we discuss it on canvas. I am listening to the thoughts of Nature and, almost subconsciously, heightening some aspects of our conversation while eliminating others.”
The process of creating paintings requires an understanding of basic principles and diligent practice. This workshop will cover aspects developing an outdoor painting from life. Each morning, we will meet a new painting location and proceed with a demonstration. Each demonstration will emphasize a different approach to the challenge of painting outdoors. After the demonstration, we will set up and paint for the remainder of the day. I believe in making the most of each day and will offer critique and paint until it the day ends. I anticipate a nice gathering of students and we will spend a lot of time painting together, exchanging ideas. Teaching is not a one way road. Throughout the workshop, topics will include: drawing, composition, paint application, color, edge quality, types of light, planes, color temperature, and more.
I highly recommend you read “Carlsons Guide to Landscape Painting” by John F. Carlson before attending this class.
“I believe to create good paintings and develop as an artist it is essential that you listen to Nature. The result of this dialog is a distillation of everything that is before you into a statement of heightened reality. Through a contemplative interaction with your subject, you create something that is truly independent of yourself and Nature- art”.
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