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PAINTING THE EVERGLADES IN OIL 
Paint Florida landscapes in this exciting class. This workshop will take you (via incredible photo reference) into the various parts of the Everglades, specifically the great vistas, the trees and foliage unique to this region. It will help you get more comfortable and have a better understanding of handling the greens when painting landscapes. The class includes interesting and memorable discussions on all the basic elements of painting including, composition, massing, building form, light and shadow: and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are an incredible foundation for your painting, and whether a beginner or a person who has never ever picked up a brush, it will make sense. Plan to get paintings out of this 3 day workshop which will focus on the Florida landscape - including plains, sawgrass, various tree islands and hammocks. The emphasis will be on getting the greens correct and believable and creating atmospheric distance in your work. A series of serene and atmospheric landscapes will be painted over these 3 days of study.
After the brief morning intro, a very hands-on approach to the class, gets students organized and preparing to paint. Students will learn how to set up their palette with the basic colors and understand why this is helpful. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails and do a subsequent demonstration painting the next day for each subject that the class paints. Sometimes the demo is a step by step and sometimes the demo is done first and remains as an example you can follow and reference. There is nothing to be afraid of or self conscious of and Douglas will get you through all the tricky parts of painting landscapes, and you will have fun. 
Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will discuss and demonstrate thoughts on mixing the believable greens. Reference photos will be supplied and Douglas will demonstrate and overview classic principles throughout the workshop. Depending on the skill level of each student, students are able to grow and develop at a rate that is to their comfort. Plan to bring notebook/sketchbook and enjoy all the demos along with some great stories to help you remember these principles that are the foundation of Douglas’ teaching. Douglas’ Biography Class supply list:
Great News! Oil Painting Supply Kits are now available through the link below. Douglas used to offer kits in class, but demand was too great to keep up with, so this is the better way to get all the correct materials for the workshop!
You can click on the Blick link and order a kit in part or in its entirety, or assemble the supplies below. (these are not absolute, just my way of getting to a good result) 01557-4043 Blick oil Yellow Ochre 40 ml 
And anything else student needs to help them paint well and feel comfortable. Please prime all canvas with a thin coat of thinned down Cad Red light and Titanium White Acrylic to make a pink or light red salmon tone on canvas. (You can paint oil over acrylic but can’t paint acrylic over oil.) Douglas has a “suitcase of supplies” he brings along, it includes some recommended books, and some supplies in case a few students need a few items that are forgotten. Class Tentative Outline Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
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