In this class we will create two serene forest trail paintings. Using the right balance of saturated and muted colors, the right amount of detail in the right place, we can capture that moment of peace and tranquility you experienced while walking in the woods.

The paintings will be done using Wayne’s transparent and opaque layering techniques.

In this class you will learn how to:

• Paint foliage, tree trunk, and branches more effectively;
• Leave and add details to create a more intriguing composition;
• Create perspective and space between foreground, middle, and background with color and value.

Both online and in person workshops will include painting demos, student work feedback sessions, slideshow presentations, and eye training exercises. These combinations of activities are designed to help refine your painting techniques and observation skills. Photo references will be provided for all painting assignments. Students are welcome to bring their own photo references for their own paintings.

In person workshops will have extended painting sessions. During these sessions, students will get one-on-one mentoring from Wayne.

Online workshop students will have access to download a video file of the painting demo to refer to so they can paint along at home at their own pace. There will be critiques at the beginning of some of the classes.

Online workshop students are responsible for knowing how to:

• Log into Zoom. Be sure to test this before the first class session.
• Send email or post photos of their painting to Wayne for feedback.

Workshop level: All levels

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