From Pixel to Pigment: how to paint from photographs
Course Starts: 1/27/24
Course Ends: 1/28/24
Day/Time: Saturday, Sunday 11am-2pm Central Time
Location: Virtual
Medium: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel
In this class, we will discuss the many benefits and challenges of working with reference photos and how to harness the power of photography to make beautiful paintings. Marc will also cover many painting fundamentals including color, drawing, value, materials, and much more. Each day will begin with brief lecture followed by a 2.5 hour demonstration. Students are encouraged to ask questions throughout.
Painting the Light
Course Dates: February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 2024
Day/Time: Saturdays 10am-1pm
Location: Virtual
Medium: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel
Learn how to paint beautiful landscapes with authentic light from the comfort of your home! Light is what informs how we see the world, and it will give your paintings a sense of life and reality! In this class, we will discuss the fundamentals of landscape painting as well as more advanced topics like color theory and how to paint believable lighting effects.
Day one of the workshop will begin with a 30 minute lecture and discussion on the core concepts of landscape painting. This will be followed by a 2.5 hour painting demonstration. Students are encouraged to ask questions throughout the lecture and demonstration.
Days 2 and 3 will begin with a quick recap followed by a 3 hour demonstration.
Painting the landscape en plein air
Course Dates: Sept. 4th-6th, 2024
Day/Time: Wed.-Fri. 9am-4pm
Location: Sturgeon Bay, WI
Medium: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel
Learn how to paint the landscape on location in beautiful Door County, WI! In this class, we will discuss the fundamentals of plein air painting as well as more advanced topics like color theory and strategies for working outdoors.
Day one of the workshop will begin with a 30 minute lecture and discussion on the core concepts of plein air painting. This will be followed by a 2.5 hour painting demonstration. Students are encouraged to ask questions throughout the lecture and demonstration. The class will then break for lunch. In the afternoon, students will work on their own paintings while Marc goes around to give one on one instruction.
Days 2 and 3 will begin with a quick recap followed by a 3 hour demonstration. After lunch, students will again work on their own paintings while Marc makes the rounds giving one on one instruction.
Supply List
Paints:
Ultramarine Blue (Williamsburg)
Cobalt Blue (Gamblin)
Cobalt Teal (Gamblin)
Cadmium Lemon Yellow (Gamblin)
Cadmium Yellow Deep (Williamsburg)
Indian Yellow (Gamblin)
Cadmium Red Light (Williamsburg)
Alizarin Crimson (Williamsburg)
Titanium White (Gamblin or Williamsburg)
Transparent Red Oxide (Williamsburg)
Raw Umber (Winsor Newton)
Yellow Ochre (Winsor Newton)
Portland Cool Grey (Gamblin)
Brushes:
Rosemary & Co. Series 279 Long Flats: sizes 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
Rosemary & Co. Series 308 Bristle Long Flats: sizes 8, 12, 16
Liner/Rigger Brush
Rosemary & Co. Comber Brushes: various sizes
Mediums
Brush Cleaner: Gamsol
Medium: 5-1-1 Mixture: 5 parts Gamsol, 1 part linseed stand oil, 1 part Dammar varnish