This workshop will merge the knowledge of the fundamentals of traditional landscape painting as a foundation, combined with the understanding of the basic principles and elements of contemporary and abstract painting in order to loosen up. Students will focus on pushing their landscape paintings using a variety of mediums and tools to control and explore beyond the basics, as well as heavy analysis on modifying design and composition to push outside the obvious. The workshop begins with an emphasis

on mark-making, color theory, color notes, and sketches. It ends with demonstrations and discussions on the pursuit and struggles of a larger scale painting. We will also explore the varieties found within both the traditional and modern color palettes.

Experimenting with cold wax medium as an addition to oil paint will be covered in order to add texture, layering and mark-making. cgroves.com

"The understanding of fundamental artistic skills can allow one to capture the essence of the landscape by simplification of color, shape, and pattern; in turn, redefining the idea and presentation of reality.” - Chris Groves