Painting the Dog as Fine Art
Workshop | Available
This continues to be a popular workshop as Johanne brings innovative ways to learn each time. No two workshops are ever the same. She keeps the material fresh all the while instilling basic principles that make students better painters. There are plenty of demos for students to draw upon and fun painting projects that clearly illustrate how to recognize value and color. One can hardly call these exercises when they are so much fun! This is all about creating visually better, stronger paintings whether for students’ own pleasure, a gallery or commission work. A teacher’s teacher. Live dogs are a priority in every workshop and forms the basis for informed painting. This is the only way to grow artistically. There’s a reason this workshop continues to be one of our most popular. Johanne utilizes a fun subject to instill basic principles that help develop skills for the next level. No matter where you are on your art journey this workshop will provide the answers. She cuts to the chase. www.johannemangi.com
Johanne Mangi
I paint a variety of subjects but clearly my passion is of the canine variety. I look to my own furry herd of 6 for inspiration and life drawing.
I selectively exhibit as I am very active with my commission work of canine and wildlife portraits. The majority of my clients have been, interestingly enough, fellow artists. I have been very fortunate in receiving recognition for my portrait work and have been asked to exhibit at the National Arts Club and Portraits, Inc. in NYC as well as other venues.
I give workshops with the unique feature of having live animals present. I believe that this is an extremely important element for keeping the paintings fresh and alive. To capture this process I have partnered with the Publisher of the magazines, Fine Art Connoisseur and Plein Air Magazines, to produce a DVD featuring canines. It has recently been released to an overwhelming response!
I am thrilled to have been invited by Nancy Guzik and Richard Schmid to be part of the prestigious Putney Painters in VT. This group has provided a basis of excellence and raised the bar for me the past 10 years. I have been honored to watch and paint with Mr. Schmid as well as his intimate group of fabulous painters. I also have my own group, The Third Floor Painters, which, oddly enough, meet in The Third Floor Studio! This group was formed to create an environment where like minded artists could share their expertise while working with live models.
My art education has been self directed working and studying with Kathy Anderson, Scott Burdick, Michelle Dunaway, Daniel J. Keys, Christine Lafuente, Sue Lyon, and Colley Whisson of Australia. In addition, I have hosted workshops with David Shevlino, Charlie Hunter and Stanley Bielen. I have studied extensively with Sherrie McGraw (drawing and painting) and consider her a valued mentor. Words cannot express my gratitude to her.
Other affiliations past and present:
Salmagundi Club NY
Oil Painters of America
Brush & Pale