How I Paint
I either paint from photographs or from inner visions I see in my meditations. Being able to express what I see through the medium of paint is a most extraordinary and magical experience. Taking the time to hone my craft through the taking of classes with a variety of amazing teachers has inspired me to share some of what I have learned. To share in the genius of creative souls around me feeds my artistic soul and makes everything I create sing with my own unique genius.
Current Classes
"RADIANCE" 2018
VIVID FLORALS
Looking for a new art class, new tools for your tool box, a different point of view? Please join me in Crested Butte in August. You'll be able to sign up in June.
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VIVID FLORALS
5 day work shop
Location: At the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte
606 6th street, Crested Butte, CO 81224
Dates: Wednesday, August 7th- Sunday, August 11th
Studio Hours: 9 AM-12 PM, Lunch 12-1:30, 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM
Class cost $550, plus a $125 material fee
This workshop is not only about creating a beautiful floral painting, it is about using a flower to explore a version of an old masters technique- Value Painting- and discover new tools to add to your existing tool box and/or give you a foundation of skills: from getting your subject matter onto your board or canvas, setting up your palette, thinking about composition, basic brushwork, how to wash your brushes, mixing colors and utilizing creative tools to help you see color in a new way. You can be a novice or experienced painter. All you need is patience, focus and a willingness to learn something new. Anything that challenges you is worth pursuing.king for a new art class, new tools for your tool box, a different point of view? Please join me in Crested Butte in August. You'll be able to sign up in June.
Please share!
Looking for a new art class, new tools for your tool box, a different point of view? Please join me in Crested Butte in August. You'll be able to sign up in June.
Please share!
VIVID FLORALS
5 day work shop
Location: At the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte
606 6th street, Crested Butte, CO 81224
Dates: Wednesday, August 7th- Sunday, August 11th
Studio Hours: 9 AM-12 PM, Lunch 12-1:30, 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM
Class cost $550, plus a $125 material fee
This workshop is not only about creating a beautiful floral painting, it is about using a flower to explore a version of an old masters technique- Value Painting- and discover new tools to add to your existing tool box and/or give you a foundation of skills: from getting your subject matter onto your board or canvas, setting up your palette, thinking about composition, basic brushwork, how to wash your brushes, mixing colors and utilizing creative tools to help you see color in a new way. You can be a novice or experienced painter. All you need is patience, focus and a willingness to learn something new. Anything that challenges you is worth pursuing.king for a new art class, new tools for your tool box, a different point of view? Please join me in Crested Butte in August. You'll be able to sign up in June.
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Group Classes in town and out of town
Gather a group of 6 or more and I will travel to you. Obviously we will need a studio to paint in, so take that into consideration when starting to plan your class with me.
Classes starting at $500 per person per week.
Classes starting at $500 per person per week.
Private or Small Group Classes
I offer private and small group classes in a version of Old Master technique called Value Painting.. You will bring and use a combination of alkyd and artist oils and quick drying mediums. This technique will offer you, the student, a large variety of tools that can enhance what you already know or give you a whole new set of tools to work with. From a new painter to a seasoned professional, continued education provides an enormous amount of inspiration.
I am casual, yet thorough, in my approach to teaching. You will get out of each lesson as much as you put in. We will paint together, you will watch me paint, I will watch you paint.
Please contact me to schedule a class.
Classes are listed below. Fees are $800, plus a $50 lab fee (payable on the first day our painting sessions) for a 5 day class, which is approximately 30 hours of painting. Classes can be broken up into segments that allow for more flexibility around work schedules and busy lives. The pricing will decrease with additional students (3 or more).
Students are responsible for providing their own paints and brushes. A supplies list will be sent out before the beginning of class.
I am casual, yet thorough, in my approach to teaching. You will get out of each lesson as much as you put in. We will paint together, you will watch me paint, I will watch you paint.
Please contact me to schedule a class.
Classes are listed below. Fees are $800, plus a $50 lab fee (payable on the first day our painting sessions) for a 5 day class, which is approximately 30 hours of painting. Classes can be broken up into segments that allow for more flexibility around work schedules and busy lives. The pricing will decrease with additional students (3 or more).
Students are responsible for providing their own paints and brushes. A supplies list will be sent out before the beginning of class.
Value Painting
This technique is my version used by the amazing painter of flowers, Brian Davis. There are so many attributes to learning Value Painting. If you stick with it and learn the technique fully, which takes about 3-4 paintings, your ability to mix colors, work with oil colors, use proper reference materials, organize you workspace, enhanced brush work and much more, will be added to your tool box. If you are already and accomplished painter, you can use the experience of Value Painting to enhance your current painting modality.
We will either complete a painting or You will have all the tools to complete you painting at home. This class is taught over a five day period. Hours can be flexible if you are a local. |
Getting Started
Do you wonder how the heck do I start painting? In this 4-5 hour class I will give you all the information required to get you set up to start painting in oils. We will begin to prime a canvas or board, go over required brushes and paints, talk about how to transfer a drawing onto your ground, set up a palette and go over all materials needed.
This class is for the serious hobbyist or painter. For those who would love to discover painting please come to my Inspired creativity class. |
