Painting Farm Animals
Workshop | Available
In this four-day workshop students will be working on paintings of farm animals from photos and watching daily demonstrations. Farm animals as a subject has always inspired me with the unique characteristics of each animal combined with beautiful light and textures found in the rural landscape. The demonstrations will show how to approach painting farm animals in the context of a landscape. To paint farm animals successfully requires strong draftsmanship, understanding of form, and understanding of light and atmosphere. These concepts will be emphasized as well as my artistic influence from old masters depicting this subject. Another idea I will discuss is how to keep the feeling of light consistent on the animal as well as the landscape. Students will receive individual attention as they work so the instructor can help address the specific goals each individual has for their work. Therefore, this workshop will benefit artists of all levels. www.kylemafineart.com
Kyle Ma
Kyle Ma was born in the year 2000 and developed a love of nature during his childhood. He was drawn to art at an early age and says that painting allows him to express his viewpoint of our world. In 2010, Kyle moved with his family to Austin, Texas where he continues to pursue his love and affection for art. He enjoys painting en plein air since it allows him to be immersed in the landscape during the process of creating. Kyle graduated in 2022 with a degree in Geology from the University of Texas at Austin. Kyle believes it reinforces the idea of making careful observations and seeking to understand these observations, a skill Kyle feels is extremely important in art. Kyle’s work has been exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions around the country, and has received several awards including the gold medal in the 30th annual Oil Painters of America National show. Additionally, Kyle is a Signature Member of Oil Painters of America, Plein Air Painters of America and member of Salmagundi Club. “Painting, to me, is an extremely passionate experience. I paint as much as I can, and hope that I can communicate with the viewer what I saw and how I felt each time that I pick up a brush.”