Painting Mangroves & Their Reflections

Painting Mangroves & Their Reflections

Workshops | This program is completed

585 Park Street Naples, FL 34102 United States

Studio 200

Intermediate

1/11/2021-1/13/2021

9:30 AM-3:30 PM on Mon Tue Wed

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$460.00

$425.00

This exciting and fun workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting, specifically with regard to painting mangroves. After the basics are covered, we will start by painting some basic mangroves and their roots and move up to more complicated groupings of trees and their reflections throughout the next couple of days. For those who have studied with Douglas before, this overview of principles is always a good review, and no matter what the subject, these principles are key, and new discussions and tips are added each season. Each day’s demo will include simple discussions on 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 your 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.

  • 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 - Burnt Sienna, Jaune Brilliant No 2. Holbein Ivory White
  • Paper Towels
  • Disposable palette pad
  • Palette cup to put medium (Liquin)
  • Palette knife
  • Brushes - filberts or flats - #2,4,6 maybe 8 or 10 or rounds in these sizes if you prefer rounds over filberts
  • Mineral spirits or thinner jar for mineral spirits or thinner to clean brushes
  • A few throw away bristle brushes from hardware store in 1" and 2-2.5" sizes
  • Canvases- Quantity 1-2 5"x7", 1-2 8"x10", 1-2 10"x20" or 12"x16" or 16"x20" or 15"x30" (or whatever size desired for larger painting- returning students, be fearless, go larger!)
  • Anything else student needs to help them paint well and feel comfortable.
  • *Prior to class, 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.
  • For those who do not want to buy these supplies individually, Douglas will have for sale a “BASIC PAINT KIT” which includes all the basic oils, brushes, palette knife, palette and canvas panels and medium. You would still need to bring some paper towels and rubber gloves. Price is $150, while supplies last. Please reserve your kit 10 days prior to the start of the workshop by emailing Douglas: mail@douglasdavid.com
  • Douglas has a “suitcase of supplies” he brings along, that includes some recommended books, and some supplies in case students need a few items that are forgotten.
David, Douglas

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