Date: Wednesdays, January 22-February 5, 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
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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