Workshop – Shawn Cornell
“But, that’s how it looked,” is a common cry from artists when defending any stumbling blocks in their paintings. This is one of the earliest excuses artists learn to lean on. It’s a favorite crutch best discarded since art is about creating, not copying. In this half-day landscape workshop we will focus on strengthening those creative legs, elevating the imagination and ditching the crutch of “But, that’s how it looked.”
Additional discussions will touch on:
• The importance of “Thinking More Before Painting More” – TM • PM
• Contrast in your paintings beyond just value contrasts
• Talking to yourself, constantly asking yourself questions and the importance of self critiquing
• Simple tips in dealing with painting outsides in Mother Nature’s ever changing conditions
Time: 8am to 12noon
Location: Provided to Students Only
What to Bring:
Important: The brushes and paints listed below are only a suggestion; if you feel more comfortable with your particular choices of brushes and paints (or media other than oil or acrylic paints), then by all means, please use them.
• Easel: Any light-weight portable easel will do.
• Brushes: I like flats – sizes no. 2, 6 and 10.
• Paints: Titanium White, Ultramarine Blue, Scarlet Lake, Cadmium Yellow (Daler Rowney
Georgian) and Transparent Red Oxide. These are the colors I currently use on my limited palette.
• Palette: Wood, glass or plastic are fine but please: no paper palettes (these will blow around).
• Painting panels: Any type will do – bring at least 4 panels. I strongly suggest nothing larger than 6x8s or 8x10s
• Other: Small sketch pad and pencil (important); odorless thinner, paper towels, metal palette knife, and trash bags (plastic grocery bags).
Artists Signed UP:
- Allen, Cynthia
- Loring, Shelley
- Owens, Becky
- Parker, Patricia
- Poe, David
- Riley, Cheri
- Robben, Diane
- Robben, Gus
- Winzen, Debra
