Arizona’s Desert Designs, Colors, and Scenic Vistas
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Arizona Sonoran Desert vistas are unique! This class will focus on bringing light, depth, and color into the forefront of a useful desert painting process. Students will learn how targeted “seeing” and simplified large major areas work to create a strong painting structure. The artistic seeing of bold light, muted colors, and colorful neutrals will be explored to show off the Arizona landscape colors that are so fascinating. Helpful color mixing strategies will be demonstrated, explained, and woven into each student’s work. Students should bring a selection of their favorite landscape photos for reference. David will demonstrate in oil paint; acrylic painters are welcome but should have a working knowledge of their medium. Individual attention, helpful visuals, and fun interaction with the instructor is included throughout the class. www.davidflitner.com
David Flitner
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.
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