I enjoyed this composition I came up with for my Wed Technique Class and decided to play around with the color a little bit. I'm really liking the oranges in this one. I like the boldness of it but it seems feels like it is in harmony and not too aggressive. I might need to try one with reds!
Below is the painting demo from last weeks class. So which one do you like better? I'd love your feed back! - Dawn
This time of the year, it's super easy to yearn for spring blooms and sunny days. I know it's just around the corner!!
Here is today's palette knife demo for my Wed Morning Techniques Class.
You can check up upcoming classes below. We wrapped up the Wed class today, but I'll start back March 30th. Check it out and join us if you can. Class size limited to 6.
In
this fun and quick-paced course, students explore techniques used to create
expressive paintings with a palette knife. Working with a palette knife to
create a broad range of textures, students learn the nuances of value, working
wet in wet and layering in order to keep colors rich and vibrant. There will be an emphasis on color missing and
keep you colors clean (no muddy colors) This course will begin with a demo to
cover the basic approach. Demonstrations
will continue as well as working one on one with the students as you work on
your paintings. All levels welcome. Appropriate for beginners. The class will
be taught using oils. Please contact instructor at dawn@dawnart.com with any questions.
Supply List Palette Knife Workshop / Beginning painting
For questions email dawn@dawnart.com
If you already have paints, bring what you have but this is what you need for class.
I prefer working in oils because my mixture will stay wet for the class. Acrylic will dry quickly so you will need to keep them wet with water or a retarder.
Here is a list of suggested colors. But bring what you have. I like to have Cadmuim Yellow and a warn red and blue and a cool red and blue. Sap Green, Naples Yellow. and Burnt Sienna are just great to mix with, but you don't have to have them.
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium yellow, or hue
Ultramarine blue or phtalo blue
Sap green
Titanium white 5OZ Tube
Yellow Ochre or Yellow Oxide or Naples Yellow. Any will be fine
Optional colors
Burnt sienna
Cobalt Blue
Naphthol Red/ Cadmuim Red or hue / an orange- Optional
12x12, 12 x 16 Canvas or larger
Acrylic and oil disposable Palette Pad 9 x12 . You can use a roll wax paper
Palette knives plastic or metal - The plastic 5 pack is great to start with
If just buying one get Utrecht 1003
Sketch pad
Pencil
Roll of paper towels
If using oils you may want LIQUIN IMPASTO to extend the paint
Still in works but here's what 's scheduled so far
Tuesday Night Painting Studio Sept 23 - Nov 18 Tues evenings 6:30 - 9:30 DawnArt Studios Palette Knife Workshop: FAll Trees September 27 @Spruill Art Center Plein air workshop
Paint the Fall colors
Parker Ranch in Clayton GA Oct 10 - 12 Friday - Sunday 210.00 includes instruction, lodging, breakfast, and social hour
Palette knife workshop Nov 1 @ Callanwolde Fine ArtsCenter
Palette Knife Workshop Capture the Light Dec 13 @ Spruill
Spruill Art Center 770 394-3447