Trompe l'Oeil and the Tricks of Illusion
Location: Scottsdale Location
Room: TBD
Mar 14-18, 2011
Meets 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
on Mon Tue Wed Th Fri
Tuition: $585.00
Level: BEG-Professional
Status: This program is completed
This workshop will begin by introducing Trompe l'Oeil: the history and the relevance it plays in art today. I will be demonstrating the use of light and shadow, how they are used to create the illusion of three dimensional objects. There will be demonstrations and class participation on painting different objects such as tape, thumbtacks, paper, string etc. Also how to paint commonly used backgrounds that are used in Trompe l'Oeil paintings, such as chalkboards, corkboards, wood etc. I will also demonstrate how to do text on paper. The students will produce a small painting of illusion using a background of their choice. The class will be a fun and relaxed atmosphere and the students will learn many useful "tricks of illusion."
- Instructor demos throughout the week
- Small panels provided for demos and studies
- Students responsible for one 8x10 or larger panel for final painting
Instructor -- Jay Davenport
Jay Davenport has always been interested in and excited by fine art, especially animals and wildlife. With an encouraging push from his grandfather he began private instructions at an early age. His enthusiasm and education in arts continued as he later earned an Associates Degree in Painting and Illustration. His passion for Realism and Trompe L’Oeil led him to an apprenticeship at The Waichulius Studio. With his strong foundation in representational art, Jay’s desire to paint the humorous side of animals and how they relate to human life became his focus.
- I will be providing (at no cost) small panels for the demos and studies. Students will be responsible for one 8 x 10 or larger (their choice) for one final painting that will be their finished product.
- General brushes:
- 2 or 3 filbert bristle brushes any sizes 2 through 6,
- 2 or 3 flat nylon or sable brushes any sizes 2 through 6,
- 2 or 3 synthetic golden taklon flat sizes 2 through 8, any brand name is fine.
- Students may bring any extra brushes that are available to them, I will have some available to borrow if needed.
- Palette knife of any style for mixing paint will be needed.
- Oil Paint colors: titanium white, cadmium yellow, napples yellow, burnt umber, burnt sienna, lamp black, any blue would be acceptable, any red would be acceptable, any brand the student uses is acceptable.
- Medium: Liquin
- Palette: Wood or plastic, any style student is comfortable using is acceptable.
- Suggested: Roll of paper towels
- *The instructor will also have plenty of the materials available to use or borrow if needed.