Debra Keirce

Debra Keirce

 

 

Oil Painting With Cindy Procious -

11/13/2015 3:02:04 PM by Debra Keirce
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Please share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested!

 

 

 

Do You Want to Learn How to Use Photoshop to Paint More Realistic Still Life Pieces?

- Instruction is private, in my home studio, limited to 12 students

- Cindy will teach you how she sets up a still life and then uses photoshop to create award winning compositions

- Each day in the workshop you will learn techniques for creating more realistic paintings

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

 

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WHEN: August 28, 29, 30, 31, Sept 1 in 2016, 9:30am - 4:30pm

WHERE: Ashburn, VA

 

Tuition = $595

Tuition includes snacks, beverages, light lunch, use of easel, choice of still life items

 Please indicate at time of payment if you require one of the 6 standing positions available.

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Acceptable Payments: 

Check made out to:
Debra Keirce 
21454 Basil Court
Ashburn, VA 20148
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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 $616 to cover the Square Register merchant fee.
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OR,
PayPal:paypal.me/DebKArt  (Note, if you tick the box for goods and services, send $613 to cover PayPal fees.)

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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. DebKArt Home Studios is not liable for changes in travel or accommodations due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

 

Synopsis:

 

In this workshop, contemporary realist painter Cindy Procious will teach students to paint still life incorporating food and drink.

Students will learn a layered indirect painting technique incorporating
- underpainting
- layering and glazing
- creating the illusion of different surface textures
- achieving rich color and depth of form
We will work to create a luminous work of art with a high level of finish.  Emphasis will be placed on design, composition, and lighting to create a dramatic still life set up. Working from direct observation, we will cover the basic elements of painting in oil – from the initial drawing on canvas, to color, value, edge control, glazing/scumbling, and final varnishing. We will also learn how to paint food items that change over time, replacing elements as needed to keep the setup fresh.
Photoshop will be discussed, and you will learn how Cindy Procious uses this tool to create even more successful paintings.

Through demonstration and individual instruction in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, students will be guided through the entire process from the first drawing on the canvas to the finishing flourishes. 

 

 

 

Visit Cindy's website at:

CindyProcious.com

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For more information please contact:  
Debra Keirce 
571-236-0047 

 

MATERIALS LIST:

 

 


Suggested paint colors:

Titanium white
Unbleached Titanium
Monochrome Tint Warm (Holbein)
Cadmium Yellow (or hue - I use Winsor & Newton cad substitutes)
Raw Sienna
Rembrandt Naples Yellow Red
Cadmium Red (or hue - I use Winsor & Newton cad substitutes)
Quinacridone Violet
Permanent Alizarin Crimson
Transparent Oxide Red
Burnt Sienna
Ultramarine Blue
Turquoise blue (holbein)
Winsor Violet (Winsor & Newton)
Viridian
Ivory Black
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Brushes:
 
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Bring a variety of bristles - flats, brights, filberts, etc.
I prefer Winsor & Newton University series (red handle) rounds in various sizes - 00 through
4 or 5 for detail work.
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You will need a couple soft brushes for finishing details - Rosemary Mongoose 
Series 279 long flats in sizes 2-4, or Langnickel, or comparable.
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Script Liner brush.
A palette knife and a longer painting knife.
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Other:
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Odorless Mineral Spirits in a container with a lid.
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Paper towels.
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Linen Painting panel - preferably 12 x 16 - I like RayMar panels with Claessens linen.
http://www.raymarart.com/Claessens-13-Double-Primed-Linen-Portrait-Painting-Panels-s/74.htm
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M. Graham Walnut Alkyd medium. (Please do not bring Liquin.)
PHOTOSHOP:
Cindy will be teaching photoshop techniques. You can watch and take notes during the worksop. 
It is not required, but if you have a laptop you may want to bring it so you can follow along. And if you haven't already gotten a subscription to Photoshop, there's a free 30 day trial (so you may want to wait until less than 30 days before the workshop to sign up for it)

Start your trial download here:

Trial installation instructions here:

If you want to just purchase the app - go here - choose photography:

App installation instructions here:

 

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Painting With Shana Levenson - Capturing the Essence in Portraiture

11/5/2015 8:30:10 AM by Debra Keirce
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ARE YOU READY TO DRAW and PAINT NON TRADITIONAL PORTRAITS IN TRADITIONAL WAYS ?

- Instruction is private, in my home studio, limited to 12 students, drawing and painting from life

- The instructor is dedicated to teaching you how she captures a model's spirit, using painting techniques developed by her life partner David Kassan

- Each day in the workshop is targeted at improving your skills as an artist and a human

- Shana is devoted to several philanthropic causes, and will discuss how charity often fuels her passion for creating

- Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to consider these workshops

 

Please share this workshop opportunity with your friends!

 

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Tuition includes snacks, beverages, light lunch, use of easel, model fee

 

 

WORKSHOP #1:

2 DAYS - DRAWING IN CHARCOAL

 August 5 and 6, 2016

9:30am - 4:30pm

 

$275 Tuition

Location: Ashburn, Virginia

Synopsis:

 

All work in this class is done from a life model. Shana will do a drawing demonstration each morning. She will show us how to weave a drawing into existence, and how to capture the essence of your model's personality. We will break for lunch, and she will resume by giving individual attention to each student's drawing throughout the afternoon. The fluid properties of charcoal make it the perfect medium for sketching subjects before continuing on to paint them. This workshop is structured as the perfect introduction to her 5 day painting workshop described below. In fact, we will use the same model for both workshops.

 

 

 

WORKSHOP #2:

5 DAYS - PAINTING IN OILS

 August 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2016

9:30am - 4:30pm

 

$685 Tuition

Location: Ashburn, Virginia

Synopsis:

All work in this course is done from a life model. Shana will do a demonstration each morning. She will show her delicate way of weaving with pencil and paint to achieve realism. We will break for lunch, and she will resume instruction by giving individual attention to each student's painting. Her workshop starts with transferring a drawing to the canvas. Next she will demonstrate a pan pastel underpainting. We'll finish with the oil painting. 
The techniques Shana uses to create her contemporary pieces were developed by her life partner, David Kassan. In fact, David may assist Shana in teaching these workshops if his schedule allows. This is an incredible opportunity to learn portraiture from one of today's top artists, in a comfortable home atmosphere.

 

Visit Shana's website at:

ShanaLevenson.com

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For more information please contact:  
Debra Keirce 
571-236-0047 

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