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Anne Belov Albert Rose Ron Stocke Watercolor at a Glance
DATE: March 2 & 3, 2013 COST: $210 SKILL LEVEL: All levels This workshop is designed to help artists develop a looser version of their existing painting style. Ron will show students, techniques on how to exploit your strengths to develop better paintings. With an emphasis on strong composition, color harmony and simplification. Artist’s will be encouraged to work a bit larger and faster.
One Day Perspective Drawing DATE: March 9, 2013 COST: $50 SKILL LEVEL: All levels Youth and Adults (adaption of fees available) Times: 10 - 12.30 and 1- 3pm "Perspective is to painting what the bridle is to the horse, the rudder to a ship. There are three aspects to perspective. The first has to do with how the size of objects seems to diminish according to distance: the second, the manner in which colors change the farther away they are from the eye; the third defines how objects ought to be finished less carefully the farther away they are." (Leonardo da Vinci) organization of shapes in space.
Dreama Tolle Perry For the Love of Color
DATE: May 13 - 15, 2013 workshop 1 May 16-18 workshop 2 COST: $480 SKILL LEVEL: All levels Three days packed full of incredible paint along demos, jam session paint-arounds, and one on one easel time. Learn the beauty of using transparent oils to achieve luminosity in your work (say good-by to muddy colors!) and the secrets to achieving juicy color and lush brush work in your paintings. Learn to be fully engaged in the moment and to create your own momentum for turning out great art when you're back in your home studio.
Introduction to Egg Tempera
DATE: April 12 - 14, 2013 COST: $350 SKILL LEVEL: All levels Egg tempera paintings from more than 400 years ago still exist today and are as brilliant in color as they were when they were created. For those who like to draw as much as they like to paint, egg tempera is an exciting medium for contemporary artists. We will learn how to prepare a traditional ground, how to mix and store your paint, where to buy supplies, and look at styles and methods of contemporary masters of the medium.
Pam Ingalls Russian Impressionism DATE: Demo on May 22, 2013
Workshop May 23 - 26, 2013 COST: $550, plus model fee SKILL LEVEL: All levels Learn to paint from life in the Russian Impressionist's tradition. The class is set up to take each student at their own level through the basics of oil painting - exploring value, color temperature, intensity and edges with still lifes and portraits. We will examine the light on simple subject matter, and discuss the importance of allowing one’s choice of subject matter to come from within. Please arrange your schedule so that you can arrive early enough on Wednesday watch the evening painting demonstration, with plenty of time for questions afterwards. The demo will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the school. Thursday through Sunday will be an immersion into painting “liquid light.”
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Qiang Huang
Mitch Albala
Still Life
Landscape Power Critique
DATE: May 31 - June 2, 2013 COST: $380 SKILL LEVEL: All levels Qiang's approaches to still-life painting will be demonstrated with particular focus on composing dramatic setups by observing the light distribution, and using bold and loose strokes to create a powerful and accurate representation on canvas. Using demonstrations, presentation, and individual assistance, Qiang will explain his process of creating energetic paintings by manipulating values, colors, edges, and brushwork. Personal attention will be given to each student according to his/her currently skill level and personal goals in art. The workshop is designed for indoor practice with live settings.
David Gluck Classical Still Life Painting DATE: June 3 - 7, 2013 COST: $650 SKILL LEVEL: All skill levels
This 5-day workshop will take students through a step by step approach to classical still life painting. Class focus will be on the creation of textural effects, such as those necessary for creating convincing wood texture, and the development of reflective surfaces, such as those found on metal and glass objects. The textural effects will require the use of a broad range of tools, from palette knives to brush handles, and students will learn how to plan their paint layers for maximum effect. In addition to the central theme of texture and reflection, students will be guided through some other main concepts of composition and lighting, integral to still life.
Jim Lamb Plein Air DATE: June 29 & 30, 2013 COST: $275 SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate This workshop is for students who like painting outdoors. We will be going to different locations each day on South Whidbey Island. We will not drive far. Jim Lamb will demonstrate each day, then help everyone with their painting. If it rains we will be in the studio. Jim will talk about the way to use your photography as a visual guide, and not as a source to slavishly copy from. Emphasis will be placed on subject matter selection, simplicity and strength of design, as well as discussion of paint quality and texture on the canvas. Special attention will be given to the finishing of a painting, paying close attention to color temperature relationships, simple massing of shapes and sizes of shapes, the importance of value relationships and how they contribute to the overall strength of design, the control of various edges to direct the eye of the viewer through the painting, and finally, knowing when to quit.
DATE: June 22, 1-4 pm COST: $50 SKILL LEVEL: All skill levels Landscape painter, author, and teaching artist Mitchell Albala hosts a lively critique of landscape paintings. This is a great way to prepare for the summer painting season, as we review many of the core practices at the heart of both plein air and studio work. Mitchell's "Power Critiques" go beyond individual feedback: the work brought in by attendees is used as a launching point for an exploration of many topics, including color, composition, simplification and massing, working with photos, and various ways of doing studies. Mitchell's critiques include many examples, live diagramming of compositions, and other visual aids. Bring your work and your questions about all things landscape!
Annette Hanna Pastel Landscapes DATE: July 8-10 COST: $320 SKILL LEVEL: All levels Use this vibrant medium to create visually stunning landscapes. Composition atmosphere, atmospheric and aerial perspective as well as light, shadow, value, composition and color will be covered. Explore the pastel medium in different ways for different effects. We will work outside, or depending on the weather you can bring sketches or photographs to work from. Learn what to extract from a photograph and what not to use. Demonstration and individual attention will be given.
Scott Gellatly
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FREE Demo & 1/2 Day Plein Air DATE: July 19, 2013 COST: Free Demo Workshop $75 SKILL LEVEL: All levels Understanding Contemporary Oil Painting Materials (10-noon)
Since our founding, Gamblin Artists Colors has handcrafted luscious oil colors and contemporary mediums true to the working properties of traditional materials, yet safer and more permanent. Gamblin's dedication to today's oil painters extends beyond offering the finest possible materials – we believe in sharing our knowledge so painters can choose those materials that best support their own artistic visions. Understanding Contemporary Oil Painting Materials, a 90-minute Lecture Demonstration, also all attendees will receive FREE Gamblin Product & Literature Samples.
PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP (1pm - 6 pm) The Vitality of Plein Air
The spirit of plein air painting is in capturing the essence of your surroundings with expressive brushwork and thoughtful design. This half-day workshop focuses on these essential elements of plein air painting – from choosing subject matter to making design decisions and using mark-making in an economical and expressive way. We’ll discuss how using simple plein air set-ups and appropriate color palette can help you as a painter get on your way to capture the fleeting qualities of the landscape with confidence.
John Budicin South Whidbey Island Plein Air DATE: July 25 - 28, 2013 COST: $600 SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate/advanced Painting outdoors is challenging, learning what to select and what to omit to make a strong design and statement is the goal. We are not obligated to paint everything as it is, the camera does a better job. Emphasis will be to simplify and organize shapes. Beginning with a simple statement we will capture the shapes, values and light source. Demonstrations supplemented with visual aids will help to clarify the key elements discussed, from a simple statement to a finished painting. Class will begin with a short lecture and samples of my approach along with some of my completed field studies. From there we will go directly on location and begin painting. We will paint on location en plein air at all times.
Michael Workman Plein Air To Studio
DATE: August 5 - 9, 2013 COST: $850 SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate/advanced For Michael Workman, the act of painting usually starts with an emotional response to the landscape and is ultimately completed by the viewers through their emotional responses to the painting. A delicate balance is achieved in his paintings between realism and abstraction. The landscape can be dramatic, moody and subtle. Michael Workman's art is blended in a play between opposites on a variety of levels: classicism and romanticism, thin and thick paint, warm and cool colors, careful planning and spontaneity. "That flirtation between yin and yang is by design, because in Workman's view, mastering those opposites is a source of unparalleled magic." (SouthWest Art, September 1996).
Zhaoming Wu The Luminous Figure DATE: August 12 - 15, 2013 COST: $700, plus model fee SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate In this 4-day workshop, Zhaoming will teach a traditional " painterly" way to oil painting, and apply it to figure painting in an “alla prima" approach. The student will paint the figure clothed. The workshop will emphasize on composition, color, understanding light on form, and producing appropriate values and edges to create mood and atmosphere. The workshop will lead the student into the figure painting practice by starting with monochromatic painting with a limited palette, then moving on to a full color palette. Zhaoming’s teaching is conducted using demos, individual instructions, and critiques.
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Henry Yan Henry Stinson Faye Castle The Contemporary Model Outside
Landscape Sketching on Whidbey Island
DATE: August 19 - 23, 2013 COST: $675 SKILL LEVEL: All levels
DATE: September 13 - 15, 2012 COST: $325 SKILL LEVEL: All levels
This painting workshop gives you a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of impressionistic figure painting with a contemporary flare, from a highly respected artist and instructor. Henry will lecture on the impressionistic approach to figure painting helping you gain a maximum understanding of color and relationships as you develop a solid foundation for creating paintings.
Pack up your pencils and pens and spend a weekend sketching and exploring some of Whidbey Island's special places. From picturesque Langley to historic Coupeville, join other sketchers in a visual treasure hunt. This workshop will encourage lots of simple quick drawings that offer a creative and fun path to strengthen observation and drawing skills. You will build mastery of the visual language in a way that fits into everyday life, and creates a wonderful record of memories. Topics covered will include how to organize and simplify materials for easy portability, getting comfortable on location, selecting a subject and freeing up to work more quickly and spontaneously. Instructor demonstrations will involve recognizing and understanding the descriptive qualities of line, light and dark, color, and drawing people.
David Kassan Demonstration
Open to the public, during this focused session, David Kassan will draw from the live model, demonstrating the techniques of observation, accurate measurement, and rapid recording of likeness. The artist will draw for approximately 3 and a half hours with a brief refreshment intermission and concluding with a half hour question and answer session. Seating will be provided, and will be on a first-come first-served basis. Observers are welcome to come and go quietly throughout the evening's demonstration.
DATE: September 19 - 22, 2013 COST: $600, plus model fee SKILL LEVEL: All levels Whether the medium be oil, pastel, watercolor, etc, all fine art starts with the initial sketch. This 4-day workshop will focus on drawing techniques with charcoal (or red chalk) on newsprint, drawing paper and toned paper.(those who would like to paint the last 2 days can do so). Henry has many years of experience in teaching drawing and painting at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. This class focuses on various techniques and styles in drawing human figures and portraits. Highlight: Student Instructor Dinner prepared by Henry Yan and Cary Jurriaans - Indonesian / Chinese!
Romel de la Torre
The Portrait Now: Public Drawing Demonstration DATE: September 25, 2013 from 6-9pm COST: $40 SKILL LEVEL: All levels
Drawing & Painting the Costumed Figure
Painting the Portrait & Figure
David Kassan Painting Closer to Life DATE: September 26 - 30, 2013 COST: $650 plus model fee SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate/advanced David will be demonstrating and teaching painting methods which investigate the underlying rhythm, expression, and emotion of the modern portrait, using the A la Prima method. Through intense observation, Kassan will explore the uniqueness of individual features, and their relationship to one another as part of a coherent whole, painting from the live portrait model.
DATE: October 3 - 6, 2013 COST: $600 SKILL LEVEL: All levels This workshop is designed to create a relaxed, fun, informative, yet intense working environment. Romel will demonstrate every morning on his approach to painting the portrait & figure from life, using his direct fluid painting style with heavy emphasis on the use of improving color, drawing skills, value relationships, understanding edges and capturing the "feeling" of light. Learn to use the elements that make a painting stronger and exciting: creative use of color & edges, visual movement, paint application/ brushwork, distribution of abstract shapes and strong design. Students will also learn how to combine working from life and photographs to a finish piece.
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Mary Whyte The Best of Watercolor DATE: October 10 - 12, 2013 COST: $700, plus model fee SKILL LEVEL: All levels In this workshop, you learn fundamental
drawing and painting skills, how to mix clean color, create dynamic compositions, correct mistakes, use lighting effectively, and make emotional paintings that endure. Through everyday demonstrations and oneon-one guidance Mary starts you on your way to painting your best works. Subject matter include portrait, still life, and landscape, with the opportunity for you to explore each venue.
Aaron Coberly
David Gray
Paint the Big Shapes & Capture a Likeness: Alla Prima Portrait Painting
Minimalist Classicism through Still Life
DATE: October 18 - 20, 2013 COST: $275 SKILL LEVEL: All levels In this 3-day workshop, you'll learn how capture the most essential qualities of a portrait by learning to paint broadly but accurately.
SANDY BYERS
David Riedel
Painting the Souls of Animals in Pastel
Portrait Drawing
DATE: November 2 and 3 COST: $190 SKILL LEVEL: All level Have you looked at a painting of an animal and wondered how the artist got it to look so real without painting every hair? Ever wonder if lighting is really important in animal paintings? Discover how answers to important questions like these can make a significant difference in the outcome of your art. Learn how to distinguish between engaging poses and those that cause your viewers to leave your painting too soon. Use the skills you already have and come get some new ones in this workshop that focuses on composing animal art that touches the heart. Learn from a teacher who loves every animal she has ever met and who also considers the sound of pastel a lost musical note. This workshop, for painters of all levels, promises to be encouraging, energetic and cheerful.
DATE: November 15 - 17, 2013 COST: $300 SKILL LEVEL: All levels This 3-day workshop will start with portrait drawing, where we focus on the fundamentals of drawing; seeing big, simple shapes and sensing the bony structures within. A likeness is gained not just by the details, but by developing a sculptural sense of the masses. We will work with conte, vine charcoal or hard pastel to create a broad painterly effect. We will work into longer poses on the second day and begin to explore how paint creates the masses and structures of the head on day 3, building on what has been learned with drawing. The student can draw for three days, or shift to painting on the third day. David will demonstrate daily in drawing and in paint.
DATE: October 25 - 29, 2013 COST: $690 SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate/advanced Learn David's elegant method and effective approach to reconstructing complex still life imagery on canvas with oils. We will also discuss the importance of light, shade, and negative space in making compositional decisions.
Cary Jurriaans Oil Painting Mentorship DATE: Ongoing - by appointment SKILL LEVEL: All levels Cary is the director and founder of the Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio. By signing up to become her student, you will benefit from Cary’s extensive background and education in fine art. Mentorships take place on Thursdays, 10-4, in her beautiful fully-equipped art studio on Whidbey Island. Spaces are limited, email info@whidbeyislandfas.com for availability.
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Upcoming in 2014 : Susan Lyon/ Scott Burdick Portraits
Bryce Liston The Art of the Figure
Robert Liberace
PLUS Juliette Aristides, Aleah Chapin, David Gray, Thomas Kegler, Duane Keiser, Robert Lemler, John Morra, and many more!
An Anatomical Journey
www.whidbeyislandfas.com Please check our website for changes and more information on new classes and workshops. Updates will be posted regularly. Directions to Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio: From the south: take I5 to exit Mukilteo and the Mukilteo Ferry (every half hour) arrive in Clinton and proceed on Highway 525, right on Langley road. In Langley, right on Edgecli Drive, 813 Edgecli Drive, Langley, WA 98260 From the north: take I 5 south and do the same as indicated above. We can also arrange to pick you up at the Ferry in Clinton. Some of our workshops are in other places close to WIFAS, we will let you know if that is the case. www.whidbeyislandfas.com info@whidbeyislandfas.com caryjur@gmail.com 1-360-637-4690 OR 1-206-571-0442
Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio is located in on Whidbey Island in Langley, Washington. We are dedicated to providing education in high quality representational art for artists at every level. In a pleasant and well equipped environment, we offer classes and workshops led by nationally recognized instructors/artists.