Dynamic Florals in Oil with Douglas David

This class will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting dynamic florals.

Dynamic compositions with arrangements that are elegant and sophisticated, casual and relaxed while all keeping a bold direction will be the focus for this 2 day workshop. Includes discussions on composition, massing, building form, light and shadow, and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are an incredible foundation for your painting, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.

After the brief morning intro, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process simpler, while giving students a working understanding of the value/strings of color. Students will work from photos Douglas provides that include peonies and hydrangea.

The second day of hands on painting experience will yield a good number of paintings with a logical thought process in a fun, yet focused atmosphere to help guide your future study. Your paintings can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student begin to reach the preliminary goals they are striving to meet. You will produce several paintings in this 2 day workshop. Plan to bring a notebook/sketchbook and enjoy demos along with great stories to help you remember the principles that are the foundation of Douglas’ teaching.

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