Every picture tells a story. Most of us take photograph after photograph of statues, buildings, trees, etc. etc. etc. ~ basically anything that catches our eye. And they all have stories. My quest is to combine my loves of photography and painting into a piece of art that blends the two to tell a story with purpose and passion. The evocative nature of black and white photographs allows the viewer an intimacy with the image that color does not. Using this as our focal point we will introduce color and design elements to create pure emotional context. We will create a story on canvas using the mystery of the b/w image.
In this class you will learn how to integrate your photographs within a painting while learning a variety of quick and easy background and detailed painting techniques. We will explore the elements of color, design and contrast that will give your paintings PUNCH! You will leave with a finished painting and a virtual toolbox of skills that can be used in all of your work.
No Prior Painting Experience is Necessary
Supply List:
- Canvas (9x12 or larger)
- Acrylic Paints (variety of colors) Heavy Body tubes * Liquitex Basics starter set comes with a variety of colors and can be purchased at Michael’s with a 40% coupon for rather cheap * any brand will do
- Caran D’ache Neo Color II in black (other colors optional)
- Brushes (variety) suggested – ¾” flat, #4 round, #2 filbert, #4 filbert
- Water container
- Rags
- Matte medium (liquid not gel)
- Old credit/gift card
- Black Stabilo Aquarellable pencil
- Black and white photograph (at least 2 images to choose from) printed on “MATTE” photo paper 8x10 size (3 copies of each image)
- Palette or palette paper
NOTE – If you will be working on a LARGER canvas than 9x12 please email me for printing directions
At armfield@att.net
