Advanced Finger Painting: Animals and Pets, From Photos to Canvas
w/ Kimberly Adams

We are sorry, this class has been cancelled.

DATE CHANGE!
Friday - Sunday  / July 24-26 / 10:30-3:30

Cost: $395

Registration: Online

Location: Cole Art Studio, located on the lower level of Cole Gallery. 107 5th Ave S, Edmonds WA 98020 (Location and/or date may be changed, based on COVID requirements.)

Description:

If you have already taken Kimberly Adam’s 2-day finger painting workshops and want to go beyond what is offered in the beginning workshops, our Advanced Finger Painting sessions are for you! These 3-day workshops are a deeper dive into Kimberly’s finger-painting techniques, and will help you get to the next level in your finger painting. This class is open to students who have taken one or more of the 2-day finger-painting workshops. 

Back by popular demand – another workshop to practice finger painting your favorite animals! Bring 2-3 animal photos and art instructor Kimberly Adams will guide you in bringing your photo to life on your canvas, with loose impressionistic finger painting techniques you’ve learned in the 2-day workshops. 

During the three days, Kimberly will be going from student to student, helping you as you work on your own subject. You’ll learn about composition and color placement, and how to add those tricky fine details at the completion of your painting. The workshop will be devoted to completing your own painting, with plenty of guidance from Kimberly to help you get over any obstacles you may encounter. 

DAY ONE: Exploring how to plan compositions from an animal/pet photo of your choice. Students will be amazed as they learn how to translate from their photo from concept to canvas as they narrate their painting. No need to rush through this canvas as students who want to take their time or who chose to paint on a larger canvas can continue this painting on day two or three.

DAYS TWO and THREE: Students will have an option to start a new canvas, or add to their canvas created on day one, by adding in additional elements and texture. Applying movement of color that transcends throughout the composition. Students love the third day of the workshop, as the quick results fascinate them while they become more comfortable with their newly acquired skills. At the end of this workshop, students will take home a unique impressionistic animal painting, anxiously waiting to be shared with friends and family.

Kimberly notes that it typically takes her three full days to complete a more detailed painting of a larger size, so the longer 3-day format enables students to paint a larger canvas or paint a more complex composition. You can bring in several photos and canvases, just in case you paint fast, or want to create several smaller animal paintings during the workshop rather than one large one.

The skills you will learn in this Advanced Finger Painting workshop will build confidence in your own painting abilities, so you are enabled to go from "concept to canvas" and create your own finger paintings!  

*A note about COVID-19 - We have limited the number of students in this advanced workshop to comply with social distancing guidelines. 

Supply List:

Notes: Since this workshop’s supply list is driven by YOU and your project, you’ll be selecting the canvases and colors you like for your project. Bring the colors you like! If you have questions on what to bring, you can email Kimberly your image and she can advise on colors. Registered students can call the gallery at 425.697.2787 for her contact info, or email ColeArtStudioWorkshops@gmail.com. If you shop at ARTspot, please call them early to see if they already have (or can order) what you will need. 425-640-6408 or email at ARTspotEdmonds@gmail.com.

Paints: Kimberly uses Holbein Duo Aqua Oils. Holbein Regular Oil paints can also be used. Other brands may have a slightly different result  from Kimberly’s paintings. If students want to use other brands, they should be artist quality paints.

These are some of the paint colors Kimberly likes to have handy – 

Holbein Regular Oil Paint: 

• Misty Blue 

Holbein Duo Aqua Oil Paints: 

• Lemon Yellow 

• Cadmium Yellow Hue 

• Jaune Brilliant

• Ice Green 

• Yellow Green 

• Phthalo Green 

• Lavender 

• Lilac 

• Horizon Blue

• Titanium White

Additional colors:

• Rose violet

• Vermilion Hue

• Magenta or Luminous Opera

• Horizon Blue

• Titanium White

Optional Colors: 

• Naples Yellow 

• Mauve 

• Cadmium Yellow Hue Light 

• Verditer Blue 

Canvases: for painting your own subject matter - suggested sizes:
One 30x40”, 36”x36”, OR several smaller canvases: 16”x20”, 20”x20” or 24”x24”
(You know how fast or slow you like to paint. These are just suggestions, feel free to bring what sizes and quantities you prefer. Again, if you shop at ARTspot, please contact them early so they can have your desired sizes and quantities in stock.)

Other:

• YOUR favorite animal photos. Big enough photo to have the details you need for your painting.

• Paper towels 

• Apron or Paint Shirt.  When Kimberly paints, she gets paint everywhere!  You might too, so dress appropriately to get messy.

• Gloves will be provided by Cole Art Studio; if not held at CAS, please bring your own. Plan for a snug-fitting size so there are no gaps.

• Something in which to take your paintings home.