Painting Waterfalls and Rocks/A Boulder Approach

This in house workshop is best suited for the experienced beginner, intermediate and advanced painters.

So, you’ve always wanted to be a rock star! This workshop focuses on techniques rendering waterfalls and rocks. Is this music to your ears? Sam will discuss the importance of understanding the characteristics of both water and rocks. Editing the composition will also be discussed and “rock solid” tips on using various tools and techniques to effectively capture water and rock subject matter. Artists can use their preferred medium.
Image will be provided by the instructor. However, students are expected to bring their own printed copies or work from tablets or devices. More experienced artists can use their own images if they prefer.

Sam suggests having a lightly tinted cool red under paint.
Demo will be painted in oil. Constructive criticism, encouragement and puns are always included.

Workshop Outline

Morning
- There will be an overview of the image and discuss the approach to building an underpainting using texture. The process of interpreting the reference and breaking down the image to simple forms and values.

Demo approx.. 1 hour

Present key points about colour specifically, relating to value, chroma and temperature

Characteristics about colour relating to light and shadow

Choosing under paint colours , tinting versus white base, using warm or cool or both
Questions can be asked at this time.
- The focus will be on the process of interpreting the reference and breaking down the image to simple forms and values.
- Colour, texture and value will also be discussed and how certain tools can create effective qualities of texture.
- Demo will be done explaining techniques such as underpainting strategy as demonstrated by the instructor.

Students paint till Lunch time

Afternoon

-Students paint
- 30 minutes before end of class stop for creative criticism.