Patty Voje – Expressive Pet Portraits (Online); Wednesdays, March 5-19, 2025

Date: Wednesdays, March 5-19, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Pacific Time (1:00-3:30 PM Eastern Time/6:00-8:30 PM London Time)
Level: All levels welcome
Medium: All mediums welcome – Patty will work in oil

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Capturing the personality and emotion of an animal is why we love to paint them! In this 3-week class, award-winning artist Patty Voje will guide you through her process for creating expressive, pet portraits. Using the alla prima method of painting, Patty will demonstrate how to fearlessly develop and finish a painting in one sitting.

Patty will cover essential techniques, including developing an under painting to establish values, exercises for achieving looser brushwork and better edges, and tips for effective color mixing and application. She’ll also emphasize the importance of “seeing” vs “doing,” helping you approach your work with greater intention.

Each week will include demonstrations, discussions about materials and techniques, and thoughtfully designed assignments to help you practice and improve. Time will also be reserved at the end of each session for Q&A. Individual feedback on assignments will be shared on the class message board. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have completed 2 to 3 paintings. You’ll also leave with practical advice to inspire your ongoing practice and tips for incorporating painting into your daily routine. Be sure to have 2 to 3 reference photos ready to work from, and refer to the materials list for guidance on choosing great reference images.

Along with learning to paint more expressively, you’ll explore the benefits of working smaller, a practice that can fast-track your skills and boost your confidence. So, grab a smaller panel, a larger brush, and join Patty in January for a fun and rewarding painting experience!

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$225.00

Patty Voje is an award-winning artist based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. A figurative painter, most of her work is “alla prima” – completed in one sitting. Her command of bold color and expressive brushwork mark her style. Patty has exhibited nationally and is the recipient of numerous accolades. She studied Fine Art at the University of Minnesota and at The Atelier of Minneapolis. She is proud to be affiliated with American Women Artists, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society and Outdoor Painters of Minnesota. Born and raised in the Midwest, Patty grew up on a small hobby farm where she had the good fortune to include pigs, sheep and the occasional chicken as members of the family. Her love of animals figures prominently in her art. Patty travels extensively for both pleasure and painting. In the summer you can find her in her trusty Airstream, traveling the country to compete in plein air events, stopping along the way whenever a field of cattle presents itself.

She is available for individual instruction, small group classes and workshops. Patty is an inspiring teacher who believes that sharing her process and technique is just as important as sharing her finished work.

About Our Online Classes:

  • This class is taught live via Zoom. To take this class, you need a microphone and camera enabled computer OR an iPad /smart tablet OR a smart phone (android or IOS) and a strong internet connection.
  • You will have access to a private class message board on our website where you can share work, comment and ask questions. (Exact use of the message board, critique of student work and general class format is at the discretion of the instructor, please check course description for details.)
  • Class will be recorded and recordings expire 60 days after the final day of the course.
  • Participants will receive an email with the Zoom link and class details 5-7 days before the class starts (don’t forget to check your junk folder). Zoom link will also be posted in the class message board. Check your confirmation email for a message board link or visit your Online Classrooms to find your active classes.

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