Betty Carr ― Oil
Painting the Effects of Light in Oil
 

September 20 - 23, 2010 (Four Day Workshop)
Betty Carr Oil
9 am - 4 pm

Members $240;
non-members $285
All levels

Minimum: 10
Maximum: 15

Registration Form

This workshop will cover the simplification of my direct approach in understanding characteristics of light, shadow, atmospheric perspective and gradation for application in painting the effects of light. 

The class will begin each morning with a spontaneous painterly demonstration/lecture designed to cover essential oil painting techniques: pigment properties, brushes and brushwork, glazing, painting surfaces, problems and solutions.

Emphasis during the four day workshop will be on simplification and organization of darks and lights, value and color relationships, edges, direction and mass to create unique and dynamic compositions, along with focusing on the spirit of each painting.  Through critically "seeing," we will learn how to study light on form, compose it and pull it together for great painting. 

A value study and its application to one's painting will be covered.

A good time will be had by all!! 

Some basic knowledge of drawing will be helpful.

• Oil Painting
• Beginner to professional
• Instructor demonstrations
• Individual critiques

Bring your favorite photos, especially those you have been saving for that "challenging" painting.
 

PAINTS:
   Basic Oil Paints

Palette:
Your Choice whatever you are comfortable with; bigger the better . 
Wood, Plexi-glass, Paper, Easel Pal, French Mistress, French Companion, or your preference.

Brushes: Incorporate your favorites
Hog Hair Bristle: Flats and/or Filberts, #4, #6, #8, #10,
plus a couple of small to medium soft hair brushes for blending effects, good quality.

Pallet knife for mixing paints as well as for painting.

Canvas/Etc.:
Pre-stretch cotton and/or linen: panels are also fine.
Canvas sizes small to medium (6x8, 8x10, 11x14, 12x16, 16x20).

Easel: - due to space considerations a standalone easel -- Easel L, French Easel, M-box, Soltec, Easel of choice.

Miscellaneous:
  Odorless Turpentine or Gamsol
  Refined linseed oil.
  Containers to hold the mediums
  Paper Towels, paint cloths,
  Pencils and sketch pads,
  Trash bags
  Favorite photos (landscapes, still-life, architecture, seascapes, etc.)

**Daniel Smith Arts Supply, 800.426.7923; Cheap Joe's, 800.227.2788

Betty Carr's distinctive energetic style and enthusiasm for painting has been apparent throughout her distinguished career as an artists and instructor in sculpture and painting.

She earned her MFA from San Hose State University and has directed, demonstrated and taught art in numerous settings, private, public, collegiate and museums.

Her experience in both small scale and monumental sculpture contribute to her passion for “seeing” and painting light and shadow dimensionally.

A signature member of the Knickerbocker Society of Artists, Betty has received numerous juried awards as well as being a juror for many fine exhibitions in America.

Her work can be found in numerous books including her latest, Seeing the Light: An Artist's Guide, F&W Publications. Among other recent books where her work appears are The Watercolorist's Answer Book, North Light Books; Creative Composition and Design, Pat Dews author, North Light books; Painters Quick Reference—Flowers, North Light Books; The Encyclopedia of Watercolor Techniques; Splash 5, and more.

Her works and writings have appeared in Southwest Art; Art of the West, International Artist, winner, floral painting competitions, Watercolor Artist, American Artist, The Artist's Magazine, etc. Various galleries in the United States as well as international collector shows handle her paintings.

Betty's paintings can be seen in Scottsdale and other fine art galleries throughout the country.