Seeing, Simplifying and Expression – Oil Painting Workshop with Derek Penix

Derek will cover topics such as the power of warms and cools, complementary colors, harmony, edges, shape quality, variety, simplifying, loosening brushwork, elements of design, elements of light and shadow, the power of suggestion and seeing in terms of mass and shape relationships. There will be a strong emphasis on making your paintings more three-dimensional.

Students will use oils (other mediums are welcome) to paint from photos. They will have a choice of dozens of photographs consisting of boats, cityscapes, figures, birds, hanging fruit, and fish. Students will also have the option to paint from their own photos if they choose.

The first half of the day Penix will paint from a photo to demonstrate his process from start to finish. The second half of the day the students will paint with Penix’s guidance. Students are also welcome to bring a painting previously painted for Penix to critique.

Derek has been recognized and won awards in almost 100 national competitions.

Please bring lunch, snacks, and drinks (there will be one-hour lunch break each day).

Please read the Cancellation Policy and check on box before registering.