Calvin will begin with a slideshow to show how he uses a photo as a reference for the painting. Then he will do a demonstration and spend the remaining time with each student throughout the rest of the day. The time will be spent working on a single studio painting based on photo references. It is recommended that students bring a laptop or tablet. Alternatively, students may have color prints of their reference photos printed at the school. The lessons will include: how to plan a composition that will be effective for the artist’s intentions and references; how to better see and use warm and cool colors in a landscape; how to command hardness and softness of the edges to create space in a painting; how to simplify the subject matter through the use of basic design, value, color and drawing skills; and, how to get the best possible results in a short time. https://www.calvinliangfineart.com/