Frustrated with trying to understand how to paint plein air or from photos? The changing light conditions when painting plein air can be frustrating, while working from photos can be misleading. If you have always wanted to learn how to paint or need an understanding about principles and techniques then join award-winning artist Mark Saenger, who will walk you through his process for creating dynamic, light-filled paintings. Students should bring landscape photo references to work from in class and may also bring a painting for a critique session.
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Working with a set of greyscale markers, students will learn to create spontaneous, lively drawings in marker. Marker is a great medium for sketching both on location and in the studio. In this workshop, students will learn to accurately capture form and value. Demonstrations will be given on rendering metal, glass, figures, fabric, and other subjects.
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This workshop will consist of an introduction to pen and ink drawing with examples from established artists and a review of the instructor’s portfolio. Students will begin with simple value and texture exercises gradually working their way to more involved drawings of man made and natural objects. The workshop will end with a critique and discussion of work completed during the day.
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