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Linda Umphrey ―
Oil Rocks and Trees and Bushes! Oh My |
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 Desert Greens |
November 8, 9, 10,
2010 9 am - 4 pm Members $185 Non-members $230 All levels
Minimum: 4 No refunds
(cancellations) |
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Linda Umphrey ―
Oil Rocks and Trees and Bushes! Oh My |
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Desert Greens |
November 8, 9, 10,
2010 9 am - 4 pm Members $185 Non-members $230 All levels
Minimum: 4 No refunds
(cancellations) |
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Description
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This workshop is open to beginners as well as those who have painted for years. In this workshop we will be working on several of the basic elements found in most landscapes, namely rocks, trees and bushes. We will approach painting them so they fit into the landscape rather than on the landscape. The students will work on a series of exercises to help recognize and practice the basic principles of design and value in a composition. Rocks, trees and bushes will be used as spatial indicators within the landscape design such as:
In addition to the assigned studies, the students will be able to work on their own projects either new or ones they have already started. The mornings will be exercises with discussion and the afternoon sessions will have short demonstrations followed by self study sessions where the students work on individual projects. Other stuff: (Beginners with limited background please contact Linda so she can help you get ready for the workshop.) IMPORTANT: THIS IS TO BE A FUN TIME!!! |
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List (requires Adobe Reader). Note: The Supply List also includes the Workshop Description (above). |
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Instructor
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“I’d rather paint than wash windows!” In all seriousness I would rather paint than do most anything. My greatest inspirations come from the natural world, whether it be the warm to hot colors of the Southwest deserts or the cool tones of the the Pacific Northwest coastal areas. These varied landscapes are to be enjoyed first hand, which for me means painting plein air sketches and thousands of photographs. Using oil and alkyds, I refine and expand on these sketches in the studio. My technique is loose brush work with soft edges often referred to as “somewhat impressionistic.” The majority of my work is landscape but I also paint wildlife, still life, portraiture or whatever happens to excite me as a subject for a painting. The palette I use is comprised of a warm and cool selection of the three primary colors plus white and an occasional specific color that a subject may require for spice! Biography A long time Arizona resident Linda moved to the Southwest from the Pacific Northwest. She studied art first at the Phoenix Art Museum then through private lessons and workshops with well known artists. She formalized her art education with a degree program at Arizona State University where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. This combination of education and years of painting have resulted in Linda’s personal form of expression. Linda is a juried member of the Oil Painters of America, Arizona Plein Air Painters, and Arizona Art Alliance. She is also a member of the Mountain Artists Guild, Southwestern Artists Association and the Wickenburg Art Club. Linda has taught both private and group classes and workshops, as well as 2 Dimensional Art at the community college. The artists Linda has studied with include: Helen DelGrosso, Mary Wilbanks, Vincent Farrel, Adrian Hansen, Zoltan Szabo, Bonnie Casey, Ernie Wallace, Ken Backhaus, Betty Jean Billups Email: Linda Umphrey Websites:
www.lindaumphrey.com |
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