Painting Flowers Using the Power of Abstraction

When: Saturday, September 13th

Time: 9-4 (lunch 12-1)

Cost: $200

Prerequisites:

Some experience using oil paints is recommended

Promotion:

Each participant will receive a bouquet to take home after completing their painting.

Description:

In this flower painting workshop, participants will learn to “abstract” what they see by simplifying shapes and practice seeing in terms of mass, not detail. The workshop includes discussions on color and materials, practicing the use of notan (light and dark) to simplify shapes, instructor demonstrations, and ample time to create beautiful flower arrangements. Note: All paintings will be done from life, and each participant will be provided with their own bouquet to paint.

Bio:

Chris Brizzard started his formal training in drawing and design with Michael Mentler at The Society of Figurative Arts (www.tsofa.com) in 2013. From 2014 to 2017, he studied at Studio Incamminati (www.studioincamminati.org) under instructors trained by Nelson Shanks. He now teaches at The Oklahoma Academy of Classical Art and The Fine Arts Institute in Edmond, OK, as well as at Oklahoma Contemporary in Oklahoma City. He is currently represented by 1515 Lincoln Gallery in Oklahoma City, Terra Rosa Art Gallery in Guthrie, Oklahoma, and Folly Cove Fine Art Gallery in Rockport, Massachusetts.

His painting “Floral Abstraction in Red” was included in this year’s American Impressionist Society show in Hamilton, MT.

Recommended supplies:

Note: These are the colors the artist uses. You are welcome to bring your colors if you already have them.

Paint:

Titanium White

Raw Umber

Phthalo Blue

Hansa Yellow Light (Gamblin)

Permanent Rose (Windsor and Newton)

Chromium Oxide Green (Rembrandt)

Brushes:

A variety of sizes of bristles, synthetics, and sables

Canvases:

Recommend bringing 3; minimum size 8 x 10

Paper towels

Gamsol

Gloves

Color scraper

Small sketchpad

Sharpie

For more information, Call 405-474-1973 to check out https://terrarosagallery.com/workshops

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Terra Rosa Art Gallery and Creative Space | 111 E Oklahoma Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044