Incredible Landscapes
Workshops | This program has been canceled
This workshop will help you get more comfortable and have a better understanding of handling the greens when painting landscapes. The class includes interesting and memorable discussions on all the basic elements of painting including, composition, massing, building form, light and shadow: and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are an incredible foundation for your painting, and whether a beginner or a person who has never ever picked up a brush, it will make sense. Plan to get 3-4 paintings out of this 3-day workshop which will focus on landscape - including palms and dunes. The emphasis will be on getting the greens correct and believable.
- 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: Greenish Umber Mixture, Burnt Sienna, Jaune Brilliant No 2. Holbein Ivory White, Cad Medium and Cad Red Dark
- Paper Towels
- Disposable palette pad
- Palette knife
- Brushes- filberts- #2,4,6 maybe 8 or 10 rounds- in those sizes if you prefer round over filberts.
- Rounds- in really small like #0,1, or 2- to be able to put in some detail and sign. A few throw away bristle brushes from hardware store in 1" and 2-2.5" sizes.
- Canvases- Quantity 2-3 5"x7", 2-3 8"x10", 1-2 10"x20" or 12"x16" or 16"x20" or 15"x30"(or whatever size desired for larger painting)
- And anything else student needs to help them paint well and feel comfortable.
- 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 (This can be done first thing in class if needed.)
- Douglas has a “suitcase of supplies” he brings along which includes some recommended books, and some supplies in case a few students need a few items that are forgotten.
- Douglas also will offer a “BASIC PAINT KIT” (while supplies last) which includes all the basic oils, brushes, palette knife, palette and canvas panels and medium for those who do not want to buy these supplies individually. You would need to bring some paper towels and rubber gloves. Price is $150 while supplies last. Please contact Douglas at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop to reserve your kit: mail@douglasdavid.com
Douglas David
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 slice of watermelon on a checkered tablecloth. His paintings are beautiful, simple and timeless. After graduating with honors from Herron School of Art, Indiana University, Douglas went on to study for a number of years with Frank Mason, famed instructor from the Art Students League of New York and student of Frank Vincent DuMond. A recipient of numerous regional and national awards and honors, Douglas is a member of many art associations and clubs including Hoosier Salon, Naples Art Association, Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts, Salmagundi Club and Southern Vermont Arts Center. Douglas’s teaching is a way of giving back and sharing some of his journey with those who choose to study with him. He loves to share insights into the DuMond Palette with his students and bases all of his teachings on classic principles. Douglas’s work has been chosen for many private and public collections, including the Vice President’s residence, the United States Embassy to Sierra Leone, and most recently, by request of Ambassador Donnelly, the United States Embassy to the Holy See (Vatican City). For more detailed information, visit www.douglasdavid.com.