ARTIST: Dan graziano
3-Day Studio Workshop in oils and acrylics
All Levels
This three-day workshop will focus on painting “alla prima” (all at once) as well as developing greater skills of observation, simplification and quickly painting “wet on wet”. Most importantly, we will discuss how thoughtfully and purposely “suggesting” and editing the elements of a composition - rather than simply “rendering” every detail of your reference photo - will create a stronger, more compelling and “painterly” painting.
The first morning of the workshop begins with a brief discussion of oil painting basics (from materials to paint handling) and will also address the fundamentals of color, value, edges, perspective and other “practical” elements related to successful painting. Participants will then work on a series of timed painting exercises incorporating the techniques discussed and developing their skills of observation, simplification, “suggestion” and quickly working in an “alla prima” manner. Each day of the workshop will include a short painting demo by Dan with explanation of his process including plenty of question/answer and one-on-one individual instruction throughout the day. This workshop is designed for beginning to advanced painters in both oil and acrylic mediums. Participants are encouraged to bring their own photos to paint from or may choose from photo resources brought by the instructor.
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER SOON. Participants supply their own art supplies and equipment. A suggested supply list will be provided at registration