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Acrylic Painting with John Holladay
Days: Wednesdays Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28 // May 5, 12, 19, 26 // June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM Location: Art Barn Painting Studio Fee: $50 per class All students must wear masks. Limited to 6 students. We have everyone from beginners to professionals in these classes. Come with a drawing or photograph that you would like to paint. Don't be afraid! Join us as we perfect our painting techniques. Acrylics materials: Paint brushes: a flat brush, about half inch wide a medium brush a small brush the more brushes the better....big brushes paint big areas and small brushes paint small areas... Miscellaneous: rags canvas (remember the smaller the canvas the harder it is to paint) I would suggest 16 by 20 or something close to that. a roll of masking tape Paint: a basic acrylic set will work matte medium paint: a big tube of white and black or if you want to use oils – it must be water based set plus extra white or black For paint colors, John suggests: red yellow green - (hookers green if available) purple thalo blue burnt umber or burnt sienna and any other colors you like |
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Painting the Landscape in Watercolor with Lynn Hoeft
Days: Wednesdays Dates: May 5, 12, 19, 26 // June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Time: 1:00PM - 3:30PM Location: Art Barn Painting Studio Fee: $40 per class All students must wear masks. Limited to 6 students. Working primarily outside at Featherstone (or indoors in the classroom if the weather demands it), we’ll examine all the elements that contribute to a successful landscape painting. We’ll try to keep it simple and direct, using bigger brushes to capture the most important elements of a landscape, aiming for a bright impressionistic view with just the right amount of detail. Along the way, we’ll talk about color mixing, hard vs. soft edges, how to simplify a complex subject and how to stop worrying about making mistakes. Although we hope to be outside most days, please bring a paper copy of your chosen photo (or an image on a tablet) in case we must work inside. We will have a small collection of photos from magazines on hand for you to use as well. Join us for a single class or come every week. All levels are welcome. Materials: a set of tube (soft) watercolors, artist’s grade is best but student grade ok, any brand is fine 4 or 5 assorted watercolor brushes, one flat and the others round, sizes 8-12 pad of watercolor paper either 8x10 or 9x12 paper support (drawing board or a piece of masonite) roll of masking tape palette water container kleenex or paper towels spray bottle for water is helpful |
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Still Life Studio with Liz Taft
Days: Tuesdays Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 10:00AM - 1:30PM Location: Art Barn Painting Studio Fee: $30 per meeting All students must wear masks. Limited to 5 participants. Come join artist Liz Taft in the Painting Studio on Tuesdays to perfect your still life compositions - this is non-instructional time to work on your paintings with Liz present and available for guidance. Bring your own still life set up and we will provide the space and lighting. |
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Visiting Artist Workshop: Chappaquiddick Landscape in Oil with Lily Keller
Dates & Times: Saturday, May 15: 10:00AM-4:00PM Sunday, May 16: 10:00AM-2:00PM Location: Art Barn Painting Studio Fee: $220 for 2 Day Workshop experience Optional materials fee of $45 or purchase your own from Lily's materials list page. I believe our genius lies in simplicity. I am passionate about bringing this simplicity to art—I am so excited to teach oil painting in an uncomplicated and easy-to-follow way, and help you create a beautiful and one-of-a-kind piece for your home or to gift to a lucky loved one. We will be painting on an 11x14 inch canvas. The highest quality materials will be provided (the paints, brushes, and canvas that I use personally) for a $45 per-person fee, or you are welcome to purchase your own—a materials list with purchase links can be found here. Oil is often looked at as the “higher level” painting medium, over others like acrylic, ink, or watercolor—one that takes years of formal training to perfect. I’m here to show you this is simply not the truth. Oil paint is just pigment and oil. That’s it. A lot of painters think they need to use the highly toxic gamsol solvent as well, but that is also not true…oil and pigment, that is all you truly need! Weather-permitting, we will begin on Saturday morning with a site visit to Chappaquiddick for photos or sketches of whatever composition you would like to paint. While a sketchbook is considered the more “acceptable” medium of painting prep, photos work better for me. I really get a feel for a place through my photos, trying different angles and lighting, and then editing them. It’s all about embracing what feels best for you. (Sketchbooks will *not* be provided in the materials, so please bring your own sketching materials if you would like to use one!) While we are out on Chappy, I will show you what I usually look for in a composition, and how I edit my photos to get just the right painting from it. (If you would like to paint a view of another location, please come armed with a printed photo of that place—if you send it to me ahead of time, I’m happy to show you the edit options that I would use). For lunch, we will order ahead for pickup from Espresso Love in Edgartown, then head into the beautiful light-filled studio at Featherstone for several hours of painting. I am so excited to get you all started on a beautiful oil painting for your home, by YOU! I will list out the steps we will follow below:
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Approaching Painting (painting in watercolor, oil or acrylic) with Eva Cincotta
Days: Mondays & Fridays Dates: Mondays: June 7, 14, 21, 28 // July 12, 19, 26 // August 2, 9, 16, 23 Fridays: June 11, 18, 25 // July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 // August 6, 13, 20 Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM Location: Art Barn Painting Studio Fee: $50 per class Limited to 6 students per class. This class combines demos, techniques and individual instruction to students on how to loosen up. Discover watercolor, oil and acrylic painting approaches that lead to more quick, loose and vibrant works. Using observational practice as a launching point, we'll simplify the process, learn how to create fresh, deliberate marks and break out of our comfort zone. Students will be guided through the creative process to find their self expression. Bring photos of the subject you would like to paint. Through demos, lectures and critiques, we will work toward resolving still life, landscape or previous paintings. Eva's watercolor materials list includes: Quality watercolors are permanent and surpass student grade or sets used in grade school. Whether you choose tube or pan sets, have a minimum of 9-12 color selection. Brushes-(need 3 or 4) 2" flat, #12 round, #8 round. Better to buy a couple of good brushes than a full set of cheap brushes. Paper should be 140 lb. sheets or pads, and Board- Paper should be attached to a light weight board with masking tape or clips. Eva's oil or acrylics materials list includes: Paints, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Ultramarine Blue, Thalo Blue, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Yellow Pale, large tube While, 4 to 6 brushes-(from 1/2" to 2") , palette, (painting medium for oils and turp or brush cleaner), paper towels, painting boards or canvas. |
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Visiting Artist Workshop: Good Vibrations-Exploring Color Synergy with Gigi Horr Liverant
Dates: Saturday-Sunday, June 19-20 Time: 10:00AM-4:00PM each day Location: Art Barn Painting Studio Fee: $350 for both days Pastel Society of America Master Pastelist, and International Association of Pastel Societies Master Circle member, Gigi Liverant, will lead students through a variety of practices to help them discover vibrant color relationships. Kandinsky said, “Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” Let’s explore the power of color dynamics to bring greater visual impact using pastels or paint mediums. The two-day workshop will be geared towards the individual artist's goals and abilities. Each day Gigi will demonstrate the painting development process, with an emphasis on color decisions and design. The workshop will include a discussion about the properties and value of color relationships including examples of the multiple studies employed by Gigi in her own work. Students will be encouraged to experiment on day one and focus on imagery development and execution on day two. The color exploration can be executed in all mediums using a full range of color. Students need to bring subject reference: photos, still life objects, etc. A supply list will be provided Gigi Horr Liverant Bio: Gigi has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors including Best in Show at the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts 2014, the M.H. Hurliman Armstrong Award at the Pastel Society of America 2016, First Prize Connecticut Women Artists, Best in Show Connecticut Pastel Society, the Andrew Giffuni Memorial Award at the Pastel Society of America Annual Exhibition in 2009 and the Diane Bernhardt Gold Medal Award at the PSA Annual Exhibition in 2000. She is an International Association of Pastel Society Master Circle member, a Pastel Society of America Master Pastelist and a Signature Member of the Connecticut Pastel Society. Liverant has also been awarded important national and regional commissions including the Cow Parades in New York, West Hartford, CT and Boston, MA and murals at multiple private and public locations including the Connecticut Savings Bank. She has been featured in the Pastel Journal and INK magazines and is much sought-after teacher and lecturer in the area. Gigi’s paintings are included in the collection of the Lyman Allyn Museum, Connecticut College, Pfizer, Three Rivers Community-Technical College and the New Haven Paint and Clay Club, in addition to numerous private and corporate collections nationally. Liverant exhibits her work at the Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, CT and the Field Gallery in West Tisbury, MA as well as numerous juried group exhibitions throughout the region. She is a graduate of Paier College of Art in New Haven, Connecticut. Gigi Liverant lives and works primarily in Colchester, Connecticut and has frequented and been a stakeholder on Martha’s Vineyard for over 35 years. Learn more about Gigi: www.gigiliverant.com |
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Visiting Artist Workshop: Painting With Color and Water with Holly Wach
Dates: August 5-6 Time: 10:00AM-4:00PM Location: Art Barn Painting Studio Fee: $300 for 2 Day Workshop In this two-day workshop, you will spend time observing the endless colors, forms, and shapes found in birds & botanicals. While discovering the unique qualities of watercolor, you’ll develop sensitivity and facility to color, tonality and value building. To learn and strengthen your understanding of color, we will spend time mixing a primary color palette. We will, collect, observe, and paint the local foliage found on the Featherstone grounds. There will be demonstrations of new techniques and tools that will awaken your creativity. Your paintings will feel looser while becoming more realized. By building a relationship with the materials and the subject, you will capture the colors, movement, and forms of birds & botanicals. Individual attention and insights will be focused on building your art-making and creative practice. This class is open to beginning to advanced students. Day 1: Focus on Color-mixing and Watercolor Techniques Day 2: Focus on Composition and Finishing touches. *This class can be taken as a One or 2-Day workshop* Materials List: ○ Paper Towels ○ Mixing tray (enamel or porcelain prefered) ○ Watercolors: Tubes or Cakes ● Alizarin Crimson ● Yellow: Lemon or Cadmium Medium ● Yellow Ochre ● Red: Scarlet or Cadmium Medium ● Ultramarine Blue ● Cerulean Blue ○ Watercolor Brushes: ● #4 and #10 Round ● 1-2" flat ○ 180lb Watercolor Paper 9x12" or larger: Pad, Sheets or Block ○ Artist Tape ○ 18x24” Drawing Board ○ Pictures of your favorite birds (not required) ○ Please bring 3-6 examples of your work, if available ○ 1 or 2 books or images of your favorite artist www.hollywach.com |
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Open Painting Studio
Days: Mondays and Fridays Dates: TBD Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM Location: Art Barn Painting Studio Fee: $30 per session This non-instructional time is for those who wish to paint amongst a group - to network and share ideas and techniques. Bring your own supplies, we provide the space! |
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Slow Still Life with Liz Taft
Days: Wednesdays and Thursdays Dates: TBD Time: 1:00 - 3:00PM Location: Art Barn Painting Studio Fee: $210 for each 3 week session (6 classes) Open to 5 students. Students must wear masks - there will be 6 foot distancing in the studio and a super air purifier. From Liz: This is a different class than I have taught previously. Each week each person with bring simple things to paint. A piece of fruit or two, or an object, a cloth to sit it on. Something without a pattern. Your own still life set up. On Wednesday we will do just drawings to figure out your composition and then an underpainting. Thursday we will continue and paint! I will be doing demonstrations and helping each person individually. It is all about what your goals are and how I can help you get there. Materials:
Here you have the basic colors you need without adding ones that are in the sets that aren’t so good.
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Advanced Plein Air Workshop with Liz Taft
Days: Friday - Sunday Days: TBD Time: 9:30AM - 2:30PM (please bring lunch!) Location: on location - en plein air Fee: $250 for the 3 day workshop This is a chance for folks to meet other painters, to learn from each other and for Liz to help you reach your goals - a chance to make time for painting and to get candid feedback! Liz's focus is to keep it simple and to be true to the color you see. You can learn more about her work by looking at: liztaft.com. Liz will be in contact with each student in advance of the start to go over details and learn the plan for the weekend. Please note: Everyone must wear a mask. You will need to bring a portable chair (for discussion time on location) and lunch/drink each day. |
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Visiting Artist Workshop: Basics of Oil Painting with Douglas David
"Getting you comfortable" Days: Thursday Dates: postponed 2020 Time: 9:30AM - 3:30PM Location: Art Barn Painting Studio Fee: $150 plus materials (materials list below) This fun and informative one day workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting and get you painting simple and easy to understand objects in a short time. The idea of this workshop is to get you comfortable with the process of painting while teaching you how to paint dynamic and exciting paintings. The class includes interesting and memorable discussions on all the basic elements of painting including, composition, massing, building form, light and shadow – and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are an incredible foundation for your painting, and whether a person who has never ever picked up a brush, a relatively new painter or a more accomplished painter looking for some strong points to review, it will make sense. After the brief morning intro, a very hands-on approach to the class, gets students organized and preparing to paint. Students will learn how to set up their palette with the basic colors and understand why this is helpful. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails and do a subsequent demonstration painting of an egg, an apple and a wave in the afternoon. Douglas’ demo will be slow and you can follow along as he guides you step by step. There is nothing to be afraid of or self conscious of and Douglas will get you through all the tricky parts and you will have fun. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Plan to bring notebook/sketchbook and enjoy all the demos along with some great stories to help you remember these principles that are the foundation of Douglas’ teaching. Class Tentative Outline: 1st hour: Welcome/Overview of Class & Terms. 2nd hour: Review Supplies and how to set up and get organized to paint, setting up the palette, and how to get started. Lunch: Brown bag or run to market close by to pick up a sandwich. Entire Afternoon: Paint in studio. Douglas’ Biography Douglas David has painted his way across the country, capturing the beauty and spirit of the things he loves - tranquil country landscapes, sunrises and sunsets on his favorite beaches, a simple pitcher of spring lilacs or peonies, a lemon, lime or a slice of watermelon on a checked tablecloth. Paintings that reflect comfort, warmth meaning and simplicity: similar to everything important to him - his close knit family, life-long friendships, creatively fulfilling work and giving his best. A recipient of numerous regional and national awards and honors, Douglas’ teaching is a way of giving back and sharing some of his journey with those who choose to study with him. For more detailed information, visit www. douglasdavid.com. Class Materials List Douglas will offer “BASIC PAINT KIT” which includes all the basic oils, brushes, palette knife, palette and canvas panels and medium for those who do not want to buy these supplies individually. You would need to bring some paper towels. There are 2 size kits, one for the one-day is $100, and a larger kit if you plan to continue with the optional 2 day Seascape Workshop is $150, while supplies last. Please reserve your kit when registering. Or you can bring these supplies (these are not absolute, just my way of getting to a good result): liquin mineral spirits Oils - Utrecht (or your favorite brand) Cad. Red Light, Aliz Crim., Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Ultram. Blue, Ultram. Violet, Lemon Yellow, Yellow Green, Green Earth Hue, Sap Green, Prussian Green, Yellow Ochre, Cad. Orange, Cad. Yellow Light, Ivory Black, “Permalba” White OPTIONAL Oils - Jaune Brilliant No 2, Holbein Ivory White Paper Towels disposable palette pad palette knife brushes- filberts- #2,4,6 maybe 8 or 10 rounds- in above sizes if you prefer round over filberts. rounds- in really small like #0,1,2 a few throw away bristle brushes from hardware store in 1" and 2-2.5" sizes a 1-2" foam brush from hardware store Canvases - Quantity: 2-3 5"x7", 1-2 8"x10" Plus anything else student needs to help them paint well and feel comfortable. Douglas has a “suitcase of supplies” he brings along, it includes some recommended books, and some supplies in case a few students need a few items that are forgotten. |
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Visiting Artist Workshop: Paint Seascapes in Oil with Douglas David
"Sound Principles to help you capture the atmosphere and the wave" Days: Saturday & Sunday Dates: postponed 2020 Time: 9:30AM - 3:30PM Location: Art Barn Painting Studio Fee: $300 for the 2 day workshop, plus materials (materials list below) This amazing studio seascape painting workshop will yield several waves and exciting seascapes over a 2 day period. Learn to paint the wave and capture the atmosphere and time of day. Class will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to seascape painting. Discussions and lectures on basic composition, massing, building form, light and shadow, near and far, capturing and developing atmospheric distance and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork you painting). Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts his work entails. After a brief morning intro and adequate time to mix and set up the palette, Douglas will demo a seascape and have the class follow along. Much time will be allowed for individual discussion and review in a systematic rotation. Depending on the skill level of each student, students are able to grow and develop at a rate that is to their comfort. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student to begin to reach the preliminary goals they are striving to meet. Plan to produce several studies and at least one larger painting. Plan to bring notebook/ sketchbook and enjoy some demos along with some great stories to help you remember these principles that are the foundation of Douglas’ teaching. Class Tentative Outline Day 1 1: 1st hour: Welcome/Overview of Class. 2nd hour: Discuss principles with demos to explain ideas and concepts. 3rd hour: Mix Palette. Lunch: Brown bag or run to cafe or deli close by. Afternoon: Paint in studio. Day 2 1st hour: Brief review in studio. Morning: Paint in studio. Lunch: Brown bag or run to cafe or deli close by. Afternoon: Paint in studio. Last hour: Review each student’s work and accomplishments during condensed workshop. Douglas’ Biography Douglas David has painted his way across the country, capturing the beauty and spirit of the things he loves- tranquil country landscapes, sunrises and sunsets on his favorite beaches, a simple pitcher of spring lilacs or peonies, a lemon, lime or a slice of watermelon on a checked tablecloth. Paintings that reflect comfort, warmth meaning and simplicity: similar to everything important to him- his close knit family, life-long friendships, creatively fulfilling work and giving his best. A recipient of numerous regional and national awards and honors, Douglas’ teaching is a way of giving back and sharing some of his journey with those who choose to study with him. For more detailed information, visit www. douglasdavid.com. Class Materials List Douglas will offer a “BASIC PAINT KIT” which includes all the basic oils, brushes, palette knife, palette and canvas panels and medium for those who do not want to buy these supplies individually. You would need to bring some paper towels and rubber gloves. Price $150, while supplies last. Please reserve your kit when registering. Or you can bring these supplies (these are not absolute, just my way of getting to a good result): liquin mineral spirits Oils - Utrecht (order from Dick Blick) Cad. Red Light, Aliz Crim., Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Ultram. Blue, Ultram. Violet, Lemon Yellow, Yellow Green, Green Earth Hue, Sap Green, Prussian Green, Yellow Ochre, Ivory Black, large tube of “Permalba” White OPTIONAL Oils - Jaune Brilliant No 2. Holbein Ivory White, Cad Medium and Cad Red Dark Paper Towels disposable palette pad palette knife brushes- filberts or flats- #2,4,6 maybe 8 or 10 or rounds in these sizes if you prefer rounds over filberts. a few throw away bristle brushes from hardware store in 1" and 2-2.5" sizes a 1-2" foam brush from hardware store Canvases- Quantity: 2-3 5"x7", 2-3 8"x10", 2-3 10"x20" or 12"x16" or 16"x20" (or whatever size desired for larger paintings) Plus anything else student needs to help them paint well and feel comfortable. Please prime all canvas with a thin coat of thinned down Cad Red light and Permalba white to make a pink or light red tone on canvas. Douglas has a “suitcase of supplies” he brings along, it includes some recommended books, and some supplies in case a few students need a few items that are forgotten. |
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Workshop: Miniature Masterpieces - Acrylic Painting Workshop with Donna Straw
Color, Design, Create! Artists can manipulate color and design in order to affect the overall impact of a work of art. In this workshop we will explore the expressive qualities of color by exploring different color theories. We will also analyze different points of view from which an artist can approach a subject in order to create an exciting composition or communicate an idea. Day 1 will focus on color theories and their application to works of art through exercises and preliminary sketches using grids and canvasette. Day 2 will focus on our ideas and compositions, applying our skills to our 6”x6” canvases. Day 3 will be a continuation of Day 2 with focus on our 6”x6” Miniature Masterpieces. Bring in your materials, subject matter (objects and/or photos that you will want to work from) We will brainstorm and create! There is no limit to how many pieces you can do or how you may choose to do them. Looking forward to sharing our creative energy and putting it all together! This class could also be used to create your piece for the Anonymous Art show in August! All levels welcome! Instructor Donna Straw is an artist/educator. She holds a BA in Art Education K-12, MA in Fine Art and and MS in the Gifted and Talented Materials: Please bring the following materials to our workshop. Feel free to bring in more brushes and paint colors than I have requested if you already have them. * Bring in photos that you may want to work from or a box full of objects that you may want to paint. WE CAN BRAINSTORM TOGETHER. pencil and eraser sketch pad canvas pads (fredrix) or canvasette, no smaller than 9”x12” paper towels water container some tracing paper or tape optional 10 well water plastic palette with cover (2-3) 6”x6’ canvases or canvas boards Liquitex or Golden Acrylics: Alizarin Crimson Prussian Blue Cadmium Yellow Burnt Sienna or Raw Sienna Titan Buff or White Black 4 assorted acrylic painting brushes sizes 1-6 (mostly rounded and 1 flat) Bring size 0 or 1 for your tiny detailed areas. In Windsor Newton it would be the equivalent of 0-3 round and 4 square + 1 larger round. Dick Blick has a packet 2-4-6 in a Robert Simmons brush set Educomp offers a 10% discount to students or you can order on line from Dick Blick, but give yourself a couple of weeks for the order to avoid any delay. Looking forward to our Mini Workshop and having fun creating!!! |
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Focusing on Fabric: Working with Charcoal and Acrylics
with Donna Straw Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Dates: 2020 Time: 1:00-3:00PM Location: Art Barn Drawing Studio Fee: $150 (please review materials list below!) Artists are able to capture the 3-dimensional qualities of objects through their understanding of light and form. This class is about looking, analyzing, discovering, thinking, feeling and doing. We will be working from observation with lights clipped on the draped fabric and placed on our tables. By doing preliminary exercises and drawings with charcoal pencil on charcoal paper it will increase our ability to see tonal relationships between lights and darks. Next, we will be working with a range of values through color mixing as we transition into paint, and discover how to blend light, medium and darker values with acrylics in order to capture the 3-dimensional qualities of fabric. This class is open to beginning and advanced levels of ability and all instruction will be individualized to suit the level of each participant. Click here for Materials List. Instructor Donna Straw is an artist/educator. She holds a BA in Art Education K-12, an MA in Fine Art and an MS in the Gifted and Talented. To see Donna's work: www.donnastraw.com or on instagram: @donna.straw |
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