Painting the Everglades in Oil

Painting the Everglades in Oil

Workshops | This program is completed

585 Park Street Naples, FL 34102 United States

Studio 202

All levels

2/14/2022-2/16/2022

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

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$505.00

$475.00

Paint Florida landscapes in this exciting new workshop. You’ll be taken (via incredible photo reference) into the various parts of the Everglades, specifically the great vistas, the trees and foliage unique to this region. It will help you get more comfortable and have a better understanding of handling the greens when painting landscapes. The workshop 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 several paintings out of this 3 day workshop which will focus on the Florida landscape - including plains, sawgrass, various tree islands and hammocks. The emphasis will be on getting the greens correct and believable, and creating atmospheric distance in your work. A series of serene and atmospheric landscapes will be painted over these 3 days of study.

  • Masks are required to be worn by all students, regardless of vaccination status.
  • 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, Phtha-lo 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. Hol-bein 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 above 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 white to make a pink or light red tone on canvas (acrylic is fine to tone canvas)
  • Douglas has a “suitcase of supplies” he brings along, it includes some recommended books, and some supplies in case a few students need a few items that are forgotten.
  • Douglas will offer a “BASIC PAINT KIT” 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 reserve your kit by con-tacting Douglas via email at least 10 days before the start of the workshop: mail@douglasdavid.com
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