Gain new insights and skills in color mixing, light and shadow theory, and brushwork.  Create paintings with a professional and dynamic look. Gain confidence in the painting process and learn ways to handle complex subject matter with great ease and simple gestures. Through a variety of lectures, demonstrations, practice studies, and one-on-one assistance, you will be challenged to apply unique techniques and to think in new ways about oil painting.  Expect a focused, yet relaxed, atmosphere with lots of fun…

Gain new insights and skills in color mixing, light and shadow theory, and brushwork.  Create paintings with a professional and dynamic look. Gain confidence in the painting process and learn ways to handle complex subject matter with great ease and simple gestures. Through a variety of lectures, demonstrations, practice studies, and one-on-one assistance, you will be challenged to apply unique techniques and to think in new ways about oil painting.  Expect a focused, yet relaxed, atmosphere with lots of fun…

In this workshop, students will work from a live model to vigorously apply paint in simplified blocks to capture the gesture of the pose. Using a limited palette, students will paint with both thin and thick paint, in conjunction with wiping paint out, to achieve a successful drawing. Students will then work on pushing values to paint in the fall of light and add a three dimensional effect. Using a grey toned canvas with paint scumbled over it, with thick…

This two day sculpture workshop will focus on classical portraiture. Students will build a life-size bust from a provided live model using water based clay on a provided armature. The class will cover classical techniques and approaches for building a basic portrait and demos for creating each feature. Basic anatomy and how to obtain a likeness in your portrait will also be discussed. Minimum of 7 students, Maximum of 12 students. FEE:  $300.00 for Booth Museum Members, $350.00 for not-yet-members.…

This two day sculpture workshop will focus on classical portraiture. Students will build a life-size bust from a provided live model using water based clay on a provided armature. The class will cover classical techniques and approaches for building a basic portrait and demos for creating each feature. Basic anatomy and how to obtain a likeness in your portrait will also be discussed. Minimum of 7 students, Maximum of 12 students. FEE:  $300.00 for Booth Museum Members, $350.00 for not-yet-members.…

Let’s have fun painting your pets! Suzanne will be demoing the paintings of the two most popular pets, the cat and the dog. Students are welcome to bring photos of their own pets to paint or they can paint from the same reference photos as Suzanne. Learn how to start paintings by working with negative spaces, color block your pets into the substrate, and render your finished piece. Suzanne will also lecture and offer plenty of one-on-one instruction. The class…

Let’s have fun painting your pets! Suzanne will be demoing the paintings of the two most popular pets, the cat and the dog. Students are welcome to bring photos of their own pets to paint or they can paint from the same reference photos as Suzanne. Learn how to start paintings by working with negative spaces, color block your pets into the substrate, and render your finished piece. Suzanne will also lecture and offer plenty of one-on-one instruction. The class…

Learn to create dramatic paintings with a palette knife and impressionistic brushwork. You will learn how to design a painting through value and strong composition that will lead your eye through the painting to tell a story. You are the director and in this class I will show you how to direct the viewer’s eye with value studies and strong compositional plans. You will learn various techniques on how to hold the knife and make a great variety of marks.…

Learn to create dramatic paintings with a palette knife and impressionistic brushwork. You will learn how to design a painting through value and strong composition that will lead your eye through the painting to tell a story. You are the director and in this class I will show you how to direct the viewer’s eye with value studies and strong compositional plans. You will learn various techniques on how to hold the knife and make a great variety of marks.…

Learn to create dramatic paintings with a palette knife and impressionistic brushwork. You will learn how to design a painting through value and strong composition that will lead your eye through the painting to tell a story. You are the director and in this class I will show you how to direct the viewer’s eye with value studies and strong compositional plans. You will learn various techniques on how to hold the knife and make a great variety of marks.…

This workshop is designed to show how to take a tonal painting and build layers of color and harmonize.  There will be a demonstration each day to talk about technique, composition, and design.  I will work with each artist to help them achieve a better knowledge of the medium, as we work to a completed painting.  Design, values, and colors will be discussed along with a critique at the end of the workshop.  Photo references will be supplied or you…

This workshop is designed to show how to take a tonal painting and build layers of color and harmonize.  There will be a demonstration each day to talk about technique, composition, and design.  I will work with each artist to help them achieve a better knowledge of the medium, as we work to a completed painting.  Design, values, and colors will be discussed along with a critique at the end of the workshop.  Photo references will be supplied or you…

This workshop is designed to show how to take a tonal painting and build layers of color and harmonize.  There will be a demonstration each day to talk about technique, composition, and design.  I will work with each artist to help them achieve a better knowledge of the medium, as we work to a completed painting.  Design, values, and colors will be discussed along with a critique at the end of the workshop.  Photo references will be supplied or you…

A different, unique approach to creating watercolor paintings that sing.  I will show you how mixing layers of paint with a limited palette will hold their vibrancy, harmonize, and create an atmosphere that is exciting and complimentary to nature.  My watercolors are filled with richness and depth applied only by applications of washes of color that are transparent and opaque.  As a watercolorist and oil painter, I am able to apply techniques from both to give my paintings a unique…

A different, unique approach to creating watercolor paintings that sing.  I will show you how mixing layers of paint with a limited palette will hold their vibrancy, harmonize, and create an atmosphere that is exciting and complimentary to nature.  My watercolors are filled with richness and depth applied only by applications of washes of color that are transparent and opaque.  As a watercolorist and oil painter, I am able to apply techniques from both to give my paintings a unique…

A different, unique approach to creating watercolor paintings that sing.  I will show you how mixing layers of paint with a limited palette will hold their vibrancy, harmonize, and create an atmosphere that is exciting and complimentary to nature.  My watercolors are filled with richness and depth applied only by applications of washes of color that are transparent and opaque.  As a watercolorist and oil painter, I am able to apply techniques from both to give my paintings a unique…

During this four day intensive workshop, Michelle will lecture, demonstrate her painting techniques, and provide one-on-one instruction as students paint from life. The class will focus on Alla Prima painting, covering everything from composition and color mixing of skin tones to more advanced techniques such as color temperature which gives the visual illusion of the subject receding or coming forward in space.  The beautiful intricacies of edges and brushwork will be a main focus as a way to lead the…

During this four day intensive workshop, Michelle will lecture, demonstrate her painting techniques, and provide one-on-one instruction as students paint from life. The class will focus on Alla Prima painting, covering everything from composition and color mixing of skin tones to more advanced techniques such as color temperature which gives the visual illusion of the subject receding or coming forward in space.  The beautiful intricacies of edges and brushwork will be a main focus as a way to lead the…

During this four day intensive workshop, Michelle will lecture, demonstrate her painting techniques, and provide one-on-one instruction as students paint from life. The class will focus on Alla Prima painting, covering everything from composition and color mixing of skin tones to more advanced techniques such as color temperature which gives the visual illusion of the subject receding or coming forward in space.  The beautiful intricacies of edges and brushwork will be a main focus as a way to lead the…

During this four day intensive workshop, Michelle will lecture, demonstrate her painting techniques, and provide one-on-one instruction as students paint from life. The class will focus on Alla Prima painting, covering everything from composition and color mixing of skin tones to more advanced techniques such as color temperature which gives the visual illusion of the subject receding or coming forward in space.  The beautiful intricacies of edges and brushwork will be a main focus as a way to lead the…

While awaiting Spring, join Kathie in the studio and in the field as together you explore oil painting old structures in the landscape. Beginner to advanced students with some experience preferred. Minimum of 5 students, Maximum of 15 students. FEE: $425.00 for Booth Museum Members, $475.00 for not-yet-members. Register

While awaiting Spring, join Kathie in the studio and in the field as together you explore oil painting old structures in the landscape. Beginner to advanced students with some experience preferred. Minimum of 5 students, Maximum of 15 students. FEE: $425.00 for Booth Museum Members, $475.00 for not-yet-members. Register

While awaiting Spring, join Kathie in the studio and in the field as together you explore oil painting old structures in the landscape. Beginner to advanced students with some experience preferred. Minimum of 5 students, Maximum of 15 students. FEE: $425.00 for Booth Museum Members, $475.00 for not-yet-members. Register

Explore the essential techniques for painting from direct observation and photography with award winning painter Patrick Saunders. Learn to paint any subject, from the most simple to complex with one approach. Patrick will demonstrate the process of simplifying the subject and moving to finish as rapidly as possible in order to add more energy and excitement to your painting. Students will learn about composition, value, texture, color temperature and accuracy in paint application.  While Patrick will be demonstrating in oil…

Explore the essential techniques for painting from direct observation and photography with award winning painter Patrick Saunders. Learn to paint any subject, from the most simple to complex with one approach. Patrick will demonstrate the process of simplifying the subject and moving to finish as rapidly as possible in order to add more energy and excitement to your painting. Students will learn about composition, value, texture, color temperature and accuracy in paint application.  While Patrick will be demonstrating in oil…

Explore the essential techniques for painting from direct observation and photography with award winning painter Patrick Saunders. Learn to paint any subject, from the most simple to complex with one approach. Patrick will demonstrate the process of simplifying the subject and moving to finish as rapidly as possible in order to add more energy and excitement to your painting. Students will learn about composition, value, texture, color temperature and accuracy in paint application.  While Patrick will be demonstrating in oil…

The painted floral requires a balance of spontaneity and accuracy, a perfect subject to practice adding energy to all of your paintings. Learn about choosing a subject, composition, values, color temperature, simplification, how to start and when to stop. Each day will include a full demonstration followed by opportunities to create multiple paintings with frequent one-on-one instruction. We will work from both photos and cut flowers in the studio.  Class size is limited to 15, so that each student can…

The painted floral requires a balance of spontaneity and accuracy, a perfect subject to practice adding energy to all of your paintings. Learn about choosing a subject, composition, values, color temperature, simplification, how to start and when to stop. Each day will include a full demonstration followed by opportunities to create multiple paintings with frequent one-on-one instruction. We will work from both photos and cut flowers in the studio.  Class size is limited to 15, so that each student can…

The painted floral requires a balance of spontaneity and accuracy, a perfect subject to practice adding energy to all of your paintings. Learn about choosing a subject, composition, values, color temperature, simplification, how to start and when to stop. Each day will include a full demonstration followed by opportunities to create multiple paintings with frequent one-on-one instruction. We will work from both photos and cut flowers in the studio.  Class size is limited to 15, so that each student can…

“I have found the still-life to be the most biographical form of painting.  Even a self-portrait is not so revealing of an artist’s personality.  The objects, atmosphere, lighting and composition bring forth a sense of the artist’s being.  His/her mood, character, and interest all are reflected in the still-life.”  Chatov’s workshop environments are casual, encouraging, and informative.  This workshop will be centered on utilizing objects of personal interest to develop compositions and design.  Marc will discuss his use of color,…

“I have found the still-life to be the most biographical form of painting.  Even a self-portrait is not so revealing of an artist’s personality.  The objects, atmosphere, lighting and composition bring forth a sense of the artist’s being.  His/her mood, character, and interest all are reflected in the still-life.”  Chatov’s workshop environments are casual, encouraging, and informative.  This workshop will be centered on utilizing objects of personal interest to develop compositions and design.  Marc will discuss his use of color,…

“I have found the still-life to be the most biographical form of painting.  Even a self-portrait is not so revealing of an artist’s personality.  The objects, atmosphere, lighting and composition bring forth a sense of the artist’s being.  His/her mood, character, and interest all are reflected in the still-life.”  Chatov’s workshop environments are casual, encouraging, and informative.  This workshop will be centered on utilizing objects of personal interest to develop compositions and design.  Marc will discuss his use of color,…

2-Day Portrait Sculpture Workshop with Artist Kevin Chambers This two day sculpture workshop will focus on classical portraiture. Students will build a life-size bust from a provided live model using water based clay on a provided armature. The class will cover classical techniques and approaches for building a basic portrait and demos for creating each feature. Basic anatomy and how to obtain a likeness in your portrait will also be discussed. Minimum of 7 students, Maximum of 12 students. FEE:…