Workshop Snapshots

 Thought I'd share a glimpse of the 

One Hour Painting Workshop
last weekend at the
South Shore Art Center. 

Twelve students, three simple still life set ups.

After the introductions, I did a quick demo

 explaining my step by step approach. 

Then I set a timer and off they go.  

Some of these are done by beginners! 

My Limited Stroke Exercise demo 

teaches you to really plan ahead and 

"be a designer!" 

This gal gave herself 12 strokes,

but then couldn't help herself.

She fussed it up to 22 !!!!

But great result! 

Three Value Exercise 

Student work 

I had them mark where the values were going.

D(dark) M(middle) L(light) 

Another way to think about design first! 

This was done by the cute 30 year old son 

 who took the workshop with his Mom!

All the way from Long Island! 

Never painted before.

How fun is that!?  

 The next day we had a quick critique 

of the previous days work.

Then for a warm up, 

we did the four Ten Minute Studies of one object. 

That isn't always everyone favorite but 

it gets you going! 

We spent the afternoon exploring  

"Painting from Photos"

Knowing what images will make good paintings and why 

is the key to the success of paintings from photos. 

We had a lively discussion about all the many new ways you can 

manipulate an image electronically

and ultimately do your planning and designing 

ahead of time.  

This was my 15 minute demo 

done from a photo. 

From the questionnaire I had the students fill out, 

it was suggested that 

"Painting From Photos" 

could be it's own workshop. 

Great idea! 

We just tipped the iceberg with that exercise. 

There is a lot to discover in that area

these days! 

Again, thank you to everyone who attended.

It was energizing and motivating!