The Impressionist Landscape Workshop

In-person with Robin Adair

Course Description

Impressionism is one of the most influential styles in painting in the last one hundred and fifty years. In this workshop, we will draw inspiration from the French Impressionists, as well as the styles of key members of the Group of Seven, along with more contemporary Saskatchewan painters. We will explore foundational impressionist techniques, such as the broken brush mark, optical colour mixing, and expressive impasto layering. Students can expect a day of hands-on learning and experimentation in a supportive and constructive environment. This workshop is for beginner and intermediate painters who have some familiarity with the acrylic medium.

Course Fee: $140 (supplies not included)

Syllabus

  • Mark making and the broken brush mark technique
  • Optical colour mixing exercises
  • Thumbnails and compositional strategies
  • Sustained study: choice between master copy or an original work in a chosen impressionist approach.

Supplies

  •  Acrylic Heavy body paint. (Recommended Brands: Golden; Holbein; Tri-Art) Pigments:
    • Titanium White
    • Ultramarine Blue
    • Cobalt Blue
    • Primary Cyan
    • Cadmium Red Light
    • Cadmium Red Medium
    • Alizarin Crimson
    • Quinacridone Magenta
    • Cadmium Yellow Light
    • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Acrylic Brushes:
    • 2-3 square brushes (sizes 12-20)
    • 1-2 round brushes (sizes 10-14)
    • 2-3 filbert (sizes 12-18)
    • one larger square brush (1.5-inch width).
  • Acrylic gel medium: small container of regular or soft gel.
  • Wet palette (12" x 16") You may buy one from a store or I will also teach you how to make your own wet palette. For this you will need a regular tray palette, paper towel, parchment paper, and bulldog clips
  • Cotton rags
  • Masking Tape
  • Supports: We will make 3-5 studies over the course of the day. You may use either Bristol board, canvas, or canvas board (I recommend no larger than 9"x12" or 11"x14").

 

 

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