TJ Cunningham Paints From Life, Outdoors - Accept the Challenge!

7/2/2016 8:19:31 AM by Debra Keirce
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Please share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested!

FIGURE PAINTING, PLEIN AIR PAINTING, OIL PAINTING

Want a challenge? Learn to paint the figure from life, outdoors!

- Instruction is relaxed, in my home studio and outdoors in the Broadlands, VA neighborhood, limited to 12 students

- TJ will teach you how he paints a live model outdoors

- Learn to see and depict reflected light and color

- Each day in the workshop you will learn techniques that set master artists apart from their peers

- Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to come and learn

WHEN: May 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 in 2017, 9:30am - 4:30pm

WHERE: Ashburn, VA

Tuition = $485

Tuition includes use of easel if you don't bring one, transportation to plein air painting sites, fees for live models

Also, a gift from DebKArt Home Studios: snacks, beverages, light lunch

Acceptable Payments:

Check made out to:

Debra Keirce

21454 Basil Court

Ashburn, VA 20148

OR,

Call me at 571-236-0047 if you would like to provide credit or debit card information

Please note that credit card payment will be $503 to cover the 3.75% Square Register merchant fee.

OR,

PayPal:paypal.me/DebKArt Please send $500 to cover the 3% PayPal fee

Payment in full is required to reserve a spot in the workshop, and you are committing to find a suitable replacement if you cannot attend for any reason. Less than 60 days before workshop dates, we will not be able to give refunds of any kind. For workshops with waiting lists, we can offer full refunds up to 60 days prior, minus the PayPal or Square Register fees if you paid using those methods.

NOTE: I do not advise the booking of non refundable travel and lodging tickets prior to 60 days before the workshop. I will contact students before the 60 day mark, in the unlikely event we will not be able to hold the workshop as scheduled.

Description:

The focus of this workshop is learning to see reflected light and color in plein air figure painting. Working from a clothed model TJ Cunningham will demonstrate his process during daily demonstrations and then assist attendees as they complete their own paintings. This focused, five day workshop will be conducted out doors with live models. All levels of experience are welcome. Flesh-tones, drawing, gesture and basic anatomy will all be discussed.

Visit TJ's website at:

CunninghamFineArt.com

For more information please contact:

Debra Keirce

[email protected]

571-236-0047

Supply list

1. Surface

I recommend bringing at least three canvas panels. Sizes that will work well range from 11x14, 12x16 or 16x20 inches.

2. Brushes

I recommend bristle brushes sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. I use both flats and filberts along with a small,l round watercolor brush for details. I use Robert Simmons Signets almost exclusively. However, feel free to bring the brushes you are most comfortable with unless they are stiff from lack of proper cleaning.

3. Paints

I prefer to use the paints made by Robert Gamblin. You can find all of the paints listed below by following this link: www.jerrysartarama.com. However, feel free to use another brand or shop locally if you would prefer. I recommend buying a 150ml tube of Titanium White and 37ml tubes of all the others.

1) Titanium White

2)Cadmium Lemon

3) Cadmium Yellow Deep

4) Cadmium Red

5) Alizarin Permanent

6) Golden Ocher

7) Indian Red

8) Transparent Earth Red

9) Viridian

10) Cobalt Blue

11) Prussian Blue

12) Ivory Black

13) Odorless Paint Thinner (purchase at any hardware store) for cleaning brushes.

French Easel and other Equipment

There are many different easels designed for the plein air painter but the most common, straight forward and affordable that I have found is the French Easel. Most local art supply stores carry them and they are readily available online. Follow this link to see an easel that I would recommend: www.jerrysartarama.com Debra will have aluminum portable easels you can use if you do not bring your own.

Also, an umbrella that attaches to your easel can be very helpful. Direct sunlight on your painting or pallet makes it very difficult to make accurate color judgments. Follow this link to see the tool I’m talking about: www.jerrysartarama.com. It’s listed for sale separately close to the bottom of the page. We will have options to be in shade if you prefer.

Bags, hats, water bottles, comfy shoes and clothes are all recommended.

Comments

1 Response to TJ Cunningham Paints From Life, Outdoors - Accept the Challenge!

Hi Deb - Just letting you know I've sent in a check for this workshop - looking forward to it.

Best,
Sheryl

Posted by Sheryl Massaro · via debkart.com · 118 months ago

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