September 18, 19, 20, 2012
9 am - noon (1/2 day)
Members: $95
Non-members: $125

Minimum: 4 
Maximum: 12

Level: All Levels

No refunds (cancellations)
after September 4

Registration Form

 

 

Description of Workshop:

There are times a landscape painting is in need of that extra something. On these occasions some artists will enhance their paintings with the forms of birds in the sky or images of cattle, deer ... in the distance to make the landscape feel "real" or "lived in."

In this three (1/2) day workshop we are going to explore some basic animal shapes and see how these forms relate to and activate the landscape. We will cover "size, color" relationships and "focus vs support" of the "animal" in a landscape. Not to be forgotten, we will discuss the elements of design in landscape painting and how the use of the animal form can enhance and support this design.

 

Notes on class: This is a half day class and painting time is limited so you may consider the following.

The attending students are welcome to bring a finished or started landscape into which they can place an animal. (Reference material with animal forms will be provided but you are encouraged to bring your own.)

*If you have a problem "painting" I will be happy to go over solutions as time permits.

Materials List

The following list of supplies is just a SUGGESTION. If you already have colors and brushes that
you are happy with please use them. In this workshop I will be using oils. If you would rather
work in another medium that is quite all right. Just keep in mind that techniques vary with the
medium used.

Easel or some type of support to firmly hold your painting surface.

Palette:

There are many designs, either hard surface or disposable of a reasonable size (such as 12 X 16) to set
out your paints and still have room for mixing. Palettes with lids are nice as they keep the paints
contained. (or the bugs out while you eat lunch.)

Suggested colors:

(oil, alkyds, acrylics)
Warm and Cool Yellow (cadmium yellow lemon / cadmium yellow medium)
Warm and Cool Red (cadmium red medium / alizarin or permanent rose)
Blues!(cerulean blue / french ultramarine blue)
(Greens can be mixed from the above or you can use:
       viridian, permanent sap green or permanent cadmium green. )
Transparent Iron oxide (red tone) and/or Burnt sienna
Dioxazine purple (optional)
Titanium White

Paint solvent:

For oils, please use an odorless variety such as Turpenoid and a closed container.

Painting Medium:

Liquin or a similar type medium for oils

Brushes:

      Note: These are only suggestions, if you have similar sizes or prefer to use rounds or brightes
      please use what is comfortable and familiar to you.

Bristle, flat or filbert in sizes 2, 4, 6 (larger if you are going to work on a large surface)Synthetic brushes
Flats 2,4,6 (as long as they are firm enough to move oil paint.) If you are a person who enjoys a higher
level of detail you will find synthetic and or sable brushes can offer greater control.

Canvas or Canvas Panels:

For the animal form exercises:
1-2 panels in a small size between 8 X 10 - 11X 14
You can also use cut canvas pieces firmly taped to a rigid surface.
If you would rather use gessoed panels that is ok.

For the landscape + animal form study:
1 (maybe 2 if you paint fast) canvases or panels 11 X 14, 12 X 16, 16 X 20 or.....
(donʼt get carried away, these are half day sessions)

Miscellaneous:

(Some of these items are provided at the location.)
Paper towels, trash bags, soft pencil, sketch book, table (for supplies and palette if easel doesn't have
these features built in), chair.
(A color wheel is always good to have with you.)

If you have further questions concerning this workshop feel free to contact Linda Ph 928-541-9207.

 

Brief Bio: Linda Umphrey

A long time Arizona resident Linda first studied art 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.

The move to Prescott from the Phoenix area opened the opportunity for Linda to study
plein air painting, the key to a better understanding of the landscape. The majority of her
work is the natural world: landscape and wildlife. She also enjoys painting still life,
portraiture and any other subject that she finds interesting. This combination of
education and years of painting has resulted in Lindaʼs personal form of expression.

Linda is a juried member of the Oil Painters of American, 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 offers classes in oil painting at Granny Annieʼs in down town Prescott as well as
workshops through the Mountain Artists Guild and the Wickenburg Art Club.

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