The class will begin with a short presentation which introduces and/or reinforces the basics of getting started on a painting, whether in the studio or in the field. Gene follows closely the tenets of John F. Carlson and his insistence that the student (whatever the experience level) adheres to strong fundamental principles.

We progress into exercises designed to equip the student with skills that will be useful in continuing their growth toward their individual goals.

As much time as possible is spent with individuals at their easels in one-on-one mentoring given the variables of location, weather and class size.

Gene will demo and paint alongside, reinforcing the tenets mentioned above.

STUDENTS should acquire John F. Carlson’s Guide to Outdoor Painting and read it. It has been reprinted in paperback and is affordable. At the minimum, chapter 3 is required reading prior to the workshop.

Students should also be familiar with their equipment and have set up their easels so they are comfortable with the process. Most importantly, be prepared to work hard and have fun!

Maximum registration is 15 people. First come, first served.
Cost: $375 per person
Registration deadline is March 12, 2010. To register for this workshop and for a complete supply list contact Katie Screven at 727.822.7872 x 21 or e-mail katie@moreanartscenter.org

EQUIPMENT PAGE

French Easel

with portable palette (Wind River Arts)

Open Box M (10x12 is what I have)

(Slik) tripod

(Holbein) turp can

(Viva) paper towels

palette cup

various clamps to hold or fix things.

leatherman type tool

corkscrew

Rain and wind gear

panel carrier

water

BASIC PALETTE:

Gene uses these on his basic palette -

please do not bring student grade paint

Graham alkyd titanium white

Rembrandt perm. red med.

ultramarine blue

Utrecht cad. yellow lemon

(sometimes) cad. yellow or cad yellow medium

Rembrandt cobalt blue light

Rembrandt kings blue or Vasari bice

Thalo green or viridian

Vasari Shiprock

Rembrandt cold grey

Optional colors:

Holbein grey of grey

Holbein Perm. green light

Rembrandt kings blue or Vasari bice

Vasari bluff

Vasari adobe

Vasari ship rock

The VASARI neutrals above, are values that are helpful. They are expensive but they are of the highest quality. You are not expected to have them, I offer them as options and things you may want to be aware of.

Panels:

I usually use Alkyd primed linen from Wind River Arts, number 350 (smooth) or 359 (courser than). I have a local shop mount my linen either on birch panel, or foam core, or birch plywood as needed. All have advantages and challenges.

Brushes:

Utrecht 209 flats 2-10 in the field up to 12x16 panel.

Grumbacher Gainsborough (if you can find them)

Utrecht sable rigger #8

holbein Killington have nice spring

LIQUIN

SAFETY AND SECURITY:

THE BUDDY SYSTEM!!! I ADVOCATE GOING OUTSIDE WITH AT LEAST ONE FRIEND. FROM NEIGHBORHOOD TO WILDERNESS, SAFETY FIRST.

bear spray

bug spray

water

food (maybe except in bear country)

whistle

spare car key in painting bag

READING LIST:

critical:

These are critical to the landscape painter, and simply must me read at least once.

John F. Carlson LANDSCAPE PAINTING

Edgar Payne COMPOSITION OF OUTDOOR PAINTING

SUGGESTED:

OILS Trevor Chamberlain

Landscape painting Richard Schmid

The books and CD’s of Scott L. Christensen

Landscape Painting Sir Alfred East

Landscape Painting Birge Harrison

The Art of Edward Wesson Ron Ranson

- every art book known to humanity

NOTE: Gene does not warrant the safety of any art material(s) whatsoever.

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