Simple Perspective for Landscape and Cityscape Paintings
Workshop | Available
Award-winning artist and art professor, Rob Adamson, will teach a four-day workshop on the painting fundamentals needed to create stunning, vibrant day and night cityscapes and landscapes. On the first day of the workshop, participants will learn a simplified version of one-point perspective from photo references provided by the instructor. On the second day, participants will learn a simplified version of two-point perspective from photo references. During the last two days, participants will apply their new knowledge to create memorable paintings of their own favorite locations using their own photo references. Added workshop bonuses: Learn the principles of composition, simplified value, color, color glazing and edges. Rob will provide lectures, demonstrations, and individual instruction, working with each student at their own pace. www.robadamsonstudio.blogspot.com
Rob Adamson
Rob Adamson grew up in Bountiful, Utah. He earned a BFA in painting and drawing from the University of Utah in 1992, and an MFA in painting and drawing from Brigham Young University in 2007. Rob is a life-long learner as he has also studied with Jeffrey Hein, Matt Smith, Lori Putnam, Don Demers, Mitch Baird and others. He paints gallery and commission work in his studio located near his home in East Millcreek, Utah. Rob is known for his daytime and nocturne cityscapes. He also paints plein air landscapes and portraits.
Since 1994, Rob has enjoyed teaching at the Salt Lake Community College in the Visual Art and Design Department. He teaches classes in drawing, painting, life drawing, plein-air landscape, portrait painting and design. Rob is a member of the Plein-Air Painters of Utah, Oil Painters of America and American Impressionist Society. He has won numerous awards participating in many shows throughout the United States. Rob enjoys performing as the percussionist for his family band accompanying his children, Zac on the piano and Sarah Ann on the violin.