The Essence of Reality
Location: Scottsdale Location
Room: TBD
Oct 25-29, 2010
Meets 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
on Mon Tue Wed Th Fri
Tuition: $735.00
Model Fee: $35.00
Level: INT-PRO
Status: This program is completed
The focus of this workshop will be learning to see and interpret the subject matter with an emphasis on expressive painting. We will discuss the basics of composition, value, and color, emphasizing the use of contrast and rhythm. In addition to technique, we will pay particular attention to the importance of seeing and learning how to respond to and evaluate information. Students will learn to interpret the subject and enjoy the challenge of alla prima painting.
- Demonstrations
- Slide presentation, lectures, group discussion
- Individual instruction
Instructor -- Carolyn Anderson
Carolyn Anderson is a member of the Northwest Rendezvous and a Master Artist with the American Impressionist Society. Her awards include the C.M. Russell Artists’ Choice Award, two CMR Best of Show Awards and several Awards of Excellence from the NWR. Her work has been featured in Southwest Art, Art of the West, The Big Sky Journal, Fine Art Connoisseur and American Artist. She is represented by Total Arts Gallery, Taos, NM, Simpson Gallagher Gallery, Cody, WY, and Gallery 1261 Denver, CO. www.carolynanderson.com
- I prefer Holbein paints and use the following colors: Cadmium red light; Terra Rosa; Yellow ochre and/or gold ochre (similar to raw sienna); Permanent yellow medium; Permanent yellow light ; Permanent orange (the permanent colors are substitutes for cadmiums); Terra verte; Viridian; Ultramarine blue deep; Mineral violet ; Crimson lake or alizarin crimson; Burnt sienna; White (preferably a white with a more fluid consistency) e.g. Gamblin, Rembrandt, Holbein Permanent SF
- I recommend bristle brushes, such as hog bristle, in flats, sizes 4 to 10 or 12. I also use a smaller size synthetic round, e.g. 2 or 4.
- Many of my paintings are done on gessoed masonite. I've found Liquitex gesso to be the best and I apply it with a small foam roller. Three coats is adequate. I also use linen panels, Claussens 15 or 66 canvas. Try to avoid panels that are too smooth and have no tooth. Plan on two panels per day.
- I would like to see smaller sized panels or canvases used in the workshop. A finished 9x12 or 12x16 is much better than a partially covered 20x26. With this in mind, please limit your panel and canvas size to no larger than 16x20.
- Turpenoid or Gamsol only.