Wednesday March 28th - Friday March 30th, 2012
This 3 day workshop will be an in-depth study and practice session using palette & painting knives and working both plein air and from photos provided by me. I will be doing demos and perhaps present a slide show, or two, of artists who have inspired me. The workshop cost is $325; with half serving as a deposit to secure your space. You should plan as well for an up front investment in materials and supplies (paint, palette & knives, medium, rags, canvases, etc.). If you have nothing at all, a good estimate is $150, not including an easel (which you will need to bring). My recommendation for shopping is ASW online. They have everything that is needed at the best prices I've found. A detailed supply list will be sent out once you sign up. I can also offer to order through ASW for you, and request reimbursement once you arrive. Below is a nutshell description of what you can expect from your time with me (subject to change - of course). I have arranged to have the workshop at my favorite location - Mead Gardens in Winter Park Florida. We will be painting primarily outside. During our 3 days together I will share with you what I experienced during the beginning of my palette knife adventure. You will be guided towards freedom and urgency in your painting and will be encouraged to work larger than what you may be used to. Moving shoulder/elbow to wrist, rather than wrist to fingertip; concentrating on the shapes and movement of the knife across the canvas; pre-mixing a variety of colors instead of mixing as you go. Short demos throughout the workshop will show and explain how and why I paint the way I do. If all goes well, you'll begin to see the excitement and passion in this technique. I will make regular rounds to see how you're progressing and to offer suggestions and insights. Demos will be here and there so that you can take breaks and get encouragement when needed.
The ultimate goal is a clean and decisive application of paint that tells more about what moves you than about how detailed and accurate you can be. I guarantee at least two things throughout this workshop; excitement and frustration! First hand experience has shown that you must feel some pain before experiencing any gain. Please contact me right away if you are interested. This will be a very 'intimate' 3 days, and space will be limited.
This workshop will be about painting large and loosening up. If there's time, I will show you the 4x4" paintings and procedure, but will not be teaching about it during this session.














































