This class will learn to paint like Van Gogh while using acrylic paints on canvas. Students will also be learning the history and life of Vincent.
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Watercolor Skies Workshop
Discover how to paint a variety of skies in one day; billowing cumulus clouds, simple wispy cirrus clouds, and a colorful sunrise or sunset. With dominant skies, we’ll include just a little bit of landscape in each painting so you’ll also learn about mixing a variety of greens, capturing the essence of a scene and other fun tips. Bonus images provided to choose from.
Distressed Mixed Media Workshop (2 Day)
Distressed Mixed Media Workshop incorporates collage, newspapers & paint scrapers to create simulated marks of age & wear. Play, experiment, have fun! Explore spontaneous creation with emphasis on “no rules!”. Join professional artist Samantha da Silva as she shares her unorthodox method of painting: Rollers rather than brushes, tables instead of easels, lots of paint and water, canvas manipulation and plaster, salt, sand and wood shavings to create ethereal, textured abstracts. Heart-centered discussions will be offered to assist you to let go of fear, silence the inner critic, turn up your intuition & explore your own artistic style in a safe, supportive environment including: 6 Questions to Help You Paint Fearless, Compassionate Critiques, How to tell your painting is finished, and so much more! Everyone is considered a beginner. No previous artistic experience necessary, just an open mind and an open heart.
Winter Botanical Painting Workshop
Choose amongst available winter specimens (pine cones, holly, pomegranates, poinsettias, etc) and learn traditional botanical watercolor painting techniques. Start with a line drawing and practice to create a realistic painting throughout the day with step by step demonstrations!
Watercolor Botanical Workshop
Select a leaf specimen, and using traditional botanical watercolor painting techniques create a watercolor painting step by step. Instructor will demonstrate at different stages so that even beginners will be able to follow along and go home with a finished painting.
Painting Landscapes and Wildlife
Practice painting mountain scenes, local habitats and wildlife in oil or acrylic. Learn about color, texture, brushstrokes and expand on techniques to capture the environments of Park City and surroundings areas. Start with provided references and continue using your own images.
