IN-HOUSE: Sam Paonessa: Acrylic or Oil: Winter Evening Light: Creating Mood and Atmosphere

**IN-HOUSE WORKSHOP**

Winter Evening Light: Creating Mood and Atmosphere  (Reference Image Shown)

TWO FULL-DAY SESSIONS:
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Workshop

• Subject: Winter Evening: Light, Shadows and Atmosphere
• Medium: Acrylic or Oil
• Levels:
  - Intermediate
  - Advanced
• Registration:
  - Members: $140.00
  - Non-members: $200.00
  

This 2-day in-house (in person) workshop will be best suited for those with painting experience (Intermediate to Advanced).

Course Description:
Join professional artist Sam Paonessa for a 2 full-day workshop in-house at Barrie Art Club, focusing on capturing the subtle light, shadows and atmosphere, of a winter evening scene.  With Sam's informative teaching style he will reveal the important pieces that build a dramatic painting and provide personalized feedback, so you will create your own interpretation.  Sam will demonstrate in oil and share his techniques he has developed over his many years as a professional artist.

Learning Outcomes:

• Apply fundmental principles of designing the composition.
• Analyze and utilize colour theory to create depth and mood.
• Discuss the importance of editing.
• Explore techniques for capturing light, texture and atmosphere in the winter landscape.

About the Artist
As an artist, Sam Paonessa feels most at home in a natural environment. Painting en plein air nourishes his soul and adds a spiritual dimension to his artistic experience. His award-winning body of work also includes many still life, urban landscapes, and figurative pieces.

A member of the Ontario Society of Artists, Sam is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art (now OCADU). In a distinguished career that spans five decades, his proficiency as an illustrator and artist was developed and honed in a lengthy tenure at Hallmark Cards Canada. Many original pieces he created there have been widely reproduced and have enjoyed commercial success throughout North America and overseas.

Sam’s paintings grace many corporate and museum collections and are prized by private collectors. Commendations garnered in juried competitions (Plein Air Magazine) include several plein air category awards (Best Water, 2018 and Best Sunset/Nocturne, 2019, People’s Choice Award in 2021, Honourable Mention, Plein Air Oil, 2023, Plein Air Acrylic/Gouache,2024) His acrylic paintings have been included for 4 consecutive years in the Artist Network publication, AcrylicWorks 8,9,10, and 11. In 2022 his paintings were juried into the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society Best of America Small Works Show and the Best of America National Show. Another honourable achievement was having his painting juried into the Oil Painters of America National Exhibition March 2023.

Art is central to Sam’s existence, as are faith and family. "My love for painting continues to grow as I observe the world around me. I draw inspiration from nature in all its forms, from the grandest landscapes to the tiniest blossoms. The opportunity to witness nature’s wonders—let alone interpret them—brings me closer to God. For that I am grateful. As I mature artistically, I endeavour to grow spiritually as well. I am constantly striving to develop my character and my faith. I hope to inspire others not only as an artist, but also as a person.”