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September 19-21: Robert Johnson Still Life Workshop (FULL)
October 10-12: Barbara Flowers Figurative
Workshop 2009 February 5-7, 2009: Dawn Whitelaw "Painting from Photo Reference" Workshop March 6-8, 2009: Maggie Siner Composition Workshop May 14-17, 2009: Roger Dale Brown Landscape Workshop
September 24–27, 2009: Armand Cabrera: Indoor
and Outdoor Painting Workshop Check back soon for more information on 2009 Workshops... |
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WORKSHOP WITH ROBERT JOHNSON
SEPTEMBER 19 - 21, 2008 (Fri - Sun)
*Class FULL, Waiting List Only*
LIMIT: 15 STUDENTS
COST: $380
Visit www.robertjohnsonart.com
for more information on the artist
Click here for Registration Form
Class information:
Levels: all welcome
This workshop concentrates on capturing the natural beauty of floras and other still life subjects in oil while working directly from life. The beauty and power of fresh undisturbed oil paint as well as the expressive and descriptive quality of the brushstroke is stressed. The instructor demonstrates and emphasizes the direct alla-prima approach to oil painting.
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"PAINTING THE FIGURE FROM A PHOTOGRAPH"
FIGURATIVE WORKSHOP WITH BARBARA FLOWERS
OCTOBER 10 - 12, 2008 (Fri - Sun)
LIMIT: 15 STUDENTS
COST: $300
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Class information:
In this workshop we will work on translating what we see in our photo to what works with paint. Please bring a photo you are excited about - in advance you may study and determine what it is that inspires you to paint the photo, so you will have somewhat of a concept in your mind for class. Preferrably ,chosen images should not be of a personal nature (i.e. not of family or close friends) as participants typically get much more out of the workshop if the images are not too personal. Also, in preparation for class you may wish to prepare a drawing of the photo (this is not a requirement, but it will help you understand the photo). If you need some suggestions on image selection, feel free to call the Studio at 804-358-2771 for more guidelines. Barbara Flowers will also be bringing images that participants may also utilize during the class.
Schedule:
Day One
Painting demo (painting the figure from a photo)
Lunch
Students paint (we will work on a study piece today). Please bring your favorite
photo of a figure to paint - nothing too busy. On this day you will do a
small pencil or charcoal sketch of your painting and a quick oil sketch to
work out colors.
Day Two
Students paint
Lunch
Paint until 3pm and then we will have a group critique.
Day Three
Students paint - you may begin a second painting today.
Final group critique
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PAINTING FROM PHOTO REFERENCE
FEBRUARY 5 - 7, 2009
LIMIT: 15 STUDENTS
Cost: $400
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Workshop description from artist & instructor, Dawn Whitelaw: "My preference would always be to paint from life. The reality is that I often have to use photo reference. The focus of this workshop will be on learning to use photographs in a creative, efficient way." Participants will be asked to bring their own photo reference to work from; the subject matter can be portrait, landscape, interior figurative etc. Please plan on bringing an original photograph that has not been taken with an on-camera flash; if using a digital image, feel free to bring a laptop with you to class. Tuition includes a 40 page reference book.
Schedule: 9am - 4pm, daily. Includes lectures and demos. Students will also periodically receive individual attention during the workshop.
* More information coming soon *
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OIL PAINTING WITH MAGGIE
SINER:
NEW APPROACHES TO COMPOSITION
MARCH 6 - 8, 2009 (Fri - Sun)
Friday, March 6 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, March 7 & 8 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
LIMIT: 15 STUDENTS
COST: $300
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Workshop Description: "Composition is essential in the creation of a good painting. It creates expression, structure and finally, meaning in painting. The pictorial principles of composition involve much more than a system of rules or the simple placement of objects. In fact, the best compositions manage to break all the rules! Composition concerns the entire relationship of parts to the whole, from individual brushstrokes to the largest shapes, including all inner dynamics at work inside the rectangle. In this workshop we will explore compositional ideas governing the use of color, the organization of value; manipulation of pictorial space; and the role of mark-making. Students will gain new ideas, insight and skill in composition." -Maggie Siner
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ROGER DALE BROWN
LANDSCAPES WORKSHOP
May 14 - 17, 2009 (Thurs - Sun)
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WORKSHOP FEE: $400
Schedule: * More information coming soon * |
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STUDIO AND OUTDOOR PAINTING
WITH ARMAND CABRERA
SEPTEMBER 24 - 27, 2009 (Thurs - Sun)
COST: $425
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Schedule:
Orientation and Refreshments: Thursday Night, September 24.
Workshop Instruction: Friday thru Sunday, September 25 - 27, 9 am - 4 pm.
This workshop will be taught in the studio as well as plein air and is designed for all levels of students, including professionals who wish to take their painting skills to the next stage! Armand will give demos during the middle of each day, allowing the students time to paint during the best light of the day. Students will paint at their easels everyday, getting a lot of instruction from Armand. He will focus on all aspects of successful painting: concepts, drawing, problem solving, composition and color harmony. Armand Cabrera works Alla Prima, finishing his paintings on location in one sitting. The class will work with a limited palette of warm and cool primary colors, plus white. Students will receive much individual attention, nurturing their own styles and goals. This is a workshop designed to sharpen both Indoor and Outdoor Painting skills.
About the artist:
Armand Cabrera was born in San Francisco in 1955. He has recently moved from
California to beautiful Northern Virginia. A dedicated painter, Armand's
style is to paint alla prima, completing his paintings in one sitting in
the studio or out of doors. Armand has spent 12 years as a successful production
artist in the computer games industry, creating conceptual designs, background
art, and special effects animation and storyboarding. His clients included
LucasFilm Games, Disney, Virgin Entertainment, Microsoft and Paramount Pictures.
Now a full time fine artist, Armand Cabrera is represented by art galleries
across the country. He has had numerous One-Man Exhibitions and his work
is found in corporate and private collections around the world. Armand is
a regular guest columnist for OutdoorPainting.com a sponsor of The Grand
View, a National PBS series about painting outdoors. Armand Cabrera's work
was published in a book release..."How Did You Paint That? 100 Ways to Paint
Seascapes, Rivers and Lakes". In addition, he was recently honored with a
10-page article in International Artist Magazine.American Art Collector,
International Artist, Art of the West, and Southwest Art Magazines have
recognized Armand Cabrera as one of the premier, contemporary painters in
the country. Armand is a member of the Plein Air Painters of the Southeast
(PAP-SE).
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2008 Past Events
PAINTING PORTRAITS FROM BOTH LIFE
AND PHOTO REFERENCE
FEBRUARY 11TH - 15TH : WORKSHOP WITH LORYN BRAZIER
Times: Mon., Feb. 11th 6-8pm/ Tues., Feb. 12th - Fri., Feb. 15th 9-4 with a lunch break.
COST: $675.00 PLUS $75.00 MODEL FEE AND PHOTO PROCESSING
LIMIT: 12 STUDENTS
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LANDSCAPE PAINTING
WORKSHOP WITH PAULA FRIZBE
APRIL 3 - 5, 2008 (Thurs - Sat)
LIMIT: 15 STUDENTS
COST: $300
Class information:
How can we make a painting say what we want it to say? What is the painting about? How do we answer these very important questions with the painting tools we have available? This three day course is designed to emphasis the basic elements of good painting. The three building blocks we will concentrate on are: Value, Color and Composition. How do these three important elements work together and how can we learn to control each element to see the big picture
Value - The structure of the value masses in a painting is what holds
the painting together. It is the backbone on any painting, without good value
structure, the painting will not read. You will not be able to create space
and separate planes.
Color - In painting, there is no such thing as a muddy color, only
color that has not been properly identified and placed in the painting.
Composition - Strive for simplicity of design. If you look at works
of art that are generally considered masters, you will find that they are
usually very simple in design.
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WORKSHOP WITH SYLVIA TRYBEK
MAY 1 - 3, 2008 (Thurs - Sat)
LIMIT: 15 STUDENTS
Class information:
Levels: beginning to advanced
This class will explore the emotional and intellectual aspects of painting
with an emphasis on how to create not just a painting but an artwork. The
main focus will be on interpreting the subject matter, selecting the "right"
theme and creating a painting with compelling content. The expressive power
of paint itself will be emphasized as a way to create freshness and strength,
and to represent form. We will also study the time tested principles of painting:
composition, values, color and edges. Students will receive personal
attention including individual and group instruction, critiques and
demonstrations.
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For more detailed information on workshops, please contact
Brazier Studio, Inc:
Phone: (804) 358-2771 Email: loryn.brazier@verizon.net
Address: 1616 West Main St.; Richmond, VA 23221
