Workshops
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Freedom of Acrylic
Meet your instructor
May 11 & 12, 2024
9:30a – 4p Studio B
- $300 Members
- $350 Non- Members
Workshop Description
Florida Artist, Jane Slivka, instructs her students to employ her own unique and energetic free-form technique, combining fast, bold and loose strokes and a signature tropical-color palette. In a lively, humorous, and easy to follow fashion, she exhibits the freedom, energy and spirit of her well known painterly style: and inspires students to complete several finished pieces which manage to capture a certain “happy” decorative quality without sacrificing the underlying principles of true art.
The registration for this Workshop is now closed as we have reached full capacity.
Exploring Gouache
Meet your instructor
Kathleen Denis
Kathleen Denis is known for capturing sun-drenched light in her paintings and is often inspired by scenes of island life and old, charming towns. Her contemporary impressionistic style begins with a process in either plein air or her studio, using oils or acrylics, sketches, studies and layers of paint. She starts with realism and ends in creativity, with colorful brushstrokes and energetic movement, inviting the viewer to imagine being there.
Kathleen was born in Miami, grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, and spent much time in the Florida Keys and Bahamas, which greatly influenced her use of subject matter and colorful style. Her love of art began at the age of four when taking art lessons from a fashion illustrator. After graduating from University of Miami, with a BFA degree in Graphic Design, she continued her painting skills by studying from noted master artists.
Kathleen began a lucrative career becoming one of the country’s top licensed artists, with her art appearing on hundreds of home décor and gift products including wallpaper, kitchenware, bathroom collections and much more, sold through stores such as Bed, Bath and Beyond, HomeGoods, and Marshals. Her art has been featured in articles in prominent artist magazines and has appeared in movies and tv series like Hawaii 5-O and Bloodline. Her collectors include the producers of Titanic and Avatar, as well as known political figures. Her original paintings can be found in Galleries, Exhibits, Plein Air Events and her website at www.kathleendenis.com.
As a generous and instructor, Kathleen teaches classes and workshops at art centers, including Lighthouse Art Center in Tequesta, FL, where she is a faculty member. She has won many outstanding awards and is a member of and American Impressionist Society, National Oil and Acrylic Society, Oil Painters of America and is an Official United States Coast Guard Artist. In addition, Kathleen created a series called “A Scream For Silence” which uses elements in her paintings to reflect God’s Word bringing hope, restoration, and instruction to those in need.
Kathleen resides with her husband Jeff Denis on Singer Island, Florida, with their two adorable Yorkies, Barney and Callie.
Dec 7 & 8, 2024
10-4 (Hour break for lunch)
- Member $300
- Non-Member $350
DESCRIPTION:
Gouache is one of the most versatile painting mediums, allowing you to paint similar to oils, acrylics and watercolors. The effortless set-up and clean-up make it easy to travel with, using no solvents, only water, as a convenient grab-and-go medium. Gouache can be challenging to learn so Kathleen will guide you through step-by-step techniques, while teaching you how to use this medium to create quick studies or finished paintings, enjoying it as much as she does.
In this class learn how to:
- Choose various surfaces to paint on.
- Set up a palette box with all your colors in it ready to use.
- Add medium to your paints so they are more fluid (like oils).
- Choose which colors to use.
- Layer lights over darks and darks over lights.
- Match dried colors (they change a little as they dry).
- Soften edges as needed.
- Varnish your final painting so you don’t have to mount it under glass.
In addition, you will learn about:
- Composition
- Values
- Color Theory
Day 1 – Learn how to use gouache, including your equipment, paints and surface.
Day 2 – Paint a scene – either from a photo of your own or a still life. Students bring objects to paint.
* If painting from a photo, the clearer your photo is, the better your painting will be. Choose one with clear and simple light and dark value shapes. Viewing photos on a digital device is recommended rather than a printed photo (but feel free to bring a print also). Don’t forget your charger and extension cord.
All levels may attend but being familiar with how to paint is helpful.
To view Kathleen’s artwork, credentials and awards go to www.kathleendenis.com.
If paying by mail please complete the attached form