Animals and the People They Love
Location: Scottsdale Location
Room: TBD
Feb 22-24, 2011
Meets 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
on Tue Wed Th
Tuition: $380.00
Level: INT-ADV
Status: This program is completed
Animals are such an important part of our daily lives. They give us inspiration and show us unconditional love. So, our primary focus will be animals: learning to paint fur, feathers and different skin textures. We will be painting from photos, so whether you paint a pet, wildlife or human, remember you’re only as good as your copy! Work from a photo with good lighting that is sharp and a large image size. Through demos and lectures, we will cover the importance of good drawing and of course everyone's favorite: Value! Students will work from a limited palette, a great way to learn color mixing and keep your paintings in harmony.
Instructor -- Phil Beck
Phil Beck studied at the American Academy of Fine Art in Chicago. Although his predominant medium is oil, he is known for his speed and accuracy in his beautiful drawings. His paintings have garnered numerous awards and hang in private and corporate collections throughout the United States and abroad. Beck has been featured in Art of the West, Southwest Art, Western Horseman and was recently honored with the Old West Museum’s purchase award and limited edition print. Beck is a regular participant in the Settlers West Miniature Show, Mountain Oyster Club, Cheyenne Frontier Days Museum Show, and Phippen Museum Western Show.
- COLORS: Cadmium Yellow Light; French Ultramarine Blue; Cadmium Red Light; Thalo Green; Cadmium Orange ; Titanium White; Alizarin Crimson
- CANVAS/ CANVAS BOARDS/ SKETCH PADS: 3 or 4 Canvases 14" x 18" or 16" x 20". Sketch book and Pencil
- BRUSHES: Small Round Sable; Bristle Filberts #2, #6, #10
- MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
- Small painting knife
- Paper towels
- Odorless Turpenoid
- Hand Mirror
- Large Palette
- Reference material holder (clip, cardboard, or panel to hold photo reference)
- PHOTOGRAPHS: Two good photos (good contrast in lighting). All animal subjects welcome (please keep in mind, flash photos wash out form)
- BOOKS RECOMMENDED: "The Art Spirit" by Robert Henri