Design in Still Life

Design in Still Life

360 Online Weeklong WS | This program is completed

Intermediate

1/25/2021-1/29/2021

9:30 AM-4:30 PM PDT on Mon Tue Wed Th Fri

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$500.00

$450.00

$10.00

In this intermediate Still Life course, learn to improve design and composition in still life working with Hiroshi Sato, a contemporary realist oil painter who draws influence from past and present artists. Sato’s work shows his interest in geometric design principles of the old masters.

Students will learn fundamentals of design and composition to further the intent of their own work. Each workshop day will consist of a short lecture/demonstration by the instructor with the remainder of the time devoted to painting and explore with the lecture/demo topics in mind. Students should have a basic understanding of drawing and painting.

Sato has a Masters in Fine Art from the Academy of Art University, San Francisco. His work has been featured in various publications such as Fine Art Connoisseur, Juxtapoz Magazine, Visual Art Source and Art Business News Magazine. Sato has exhibited work nationally and locally, including a recent exhibit at the Harris Harvey Gallery in Seattle.

  • Hand outs
  • Recommended Reading Books:
  • Composing Pictures
  • Donald W. Graham
  • Creative Illustration
  • By Andrew Loomis
  • Eye of the Painter
  • By Andrew Loomis
  • Cezannes Composition
  • By Erle Loran
  • The Art Of Composition
  • By Michel Jacobs
  • Supplies
  • Drawing Supplies
  • ? Sketchbook: flexible in personal choice, recommended 9”X12” size sketchbook
  • ? Drawing tools; Graphite Pencil- H, B
  • ? Eraser
  • Painting Supplies
  • You may choose a medium you are most comfortable with: Oil, Acrylic or Watercolor, please
  • choose the supports and Mediums accordingly; Here is an example of an oil medium supply
  • list:
  • ? Supports: 4 - 11”x 14” - Canvas panels, stretched canvas
  • ? - Titanium White
  • ? - Cadmium Yellow
  • ? - Cadmium Red Light ? - Ivory Black
  • ? - Ultramarine Blue
  • ? Brushes: You can bring in your favorite brushes to work with. A mix of sizes, shapes, and
  • bristle vs. synthetic brushes is best.
  • ? Palette (glass, sealed wooden, or palette paper pad)
  • ? Trowel shaped palette knife (Dick Blick style #44 is a good size)
  • ? Scraper with blades (if using glass palette)
  • ? Refined Linseed Oil or Oil Painting Medium (Galkyd, Windsor and Newton, Liquin, etc for faster
  • drying)
  • ? 1 small jar with lid for medium
  • ? OMS – Odorless Mineral Spirits (Gamblin Gamsol is approved at Gage)
  • ? Silicoil Brush Cleaning Tank (optional, 2nd jar also ok)
  • ? Brush washer (Brush Cleaner, Murphy's Oil Soap, or bar soap in soap dish are good options)
  • ? Paper towels/ Absorbent Rags
  • Other Supplies
  • ? Easel or table top for a work surface
  • ? microphone and camera enabled computer
  • ? I-pad, smart tablet or smart phone (android or IOS)
  • ? Strong internet connection
  • ? Excited Attitude!