Developing Dramatic Landscape Paintings

Class | This program is completed

All Levels-Beginner to Advanced

7/12/2017-8/2/2017

6:30 PM-9:30 PM on Wed

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$200.00

Colorful and light-filled paintings will be the goal in this class! An artist’s connection to the scene is very important, so students are encouraged to bring their own landscape photos that really excite them. In class, students will explore color and compositional strategies that simplify their painting process, pull their paintings together, and add just the right touches of drama through light and shade. Most paintings are won – or lost – based on the artist’s knowledge and handling of the elements and principles that lay underneath the surface details. Color schemes, design structure, light, depth, and atmosphere will be in focus as the instructor presents useful information through discussion, demonstration and personalized instruction. Students will take away new insights to add to their artists’ tool box! (The instructor will use oil paints, but acrylic paints are welcome) www.davidflitner.com

Flitner, David

David Flitner has been making his living as an oil painter for over 30 years and considers himself on a lifetime journey of art exploration. He believes that within each artist there is a calling to tell a visual story; painters need to express themselves on canvas. Landscapes have always been David’s first artistic love. He was a founding member of the Central Arizona Backpackers Association and backpacked in Arizona for over 15 years, deepening his appreciation and knowledge of the Arizona outback. In his painting of a landscape, David internalizes the feeling of the scene to then make its translation into mood, color, and light. He believes that one can paint abstract concepts, like ‘quiet’ and ‘peace,’ into a painting to enrich the viewer’s experience. Dramatic light, a peaceful space, and a vastness to the depth of field all combine as romantic elements that distinguish his paintings. David studied at the University of Arizona and Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He’s been represented by many fine art galleries and has taught, demonstrated, judged art shows and lead critiques for many Arizona venues and local art leagues. David loves to teach and pass on the information he’s acquired over the years. www.davidflitner.com