Whimsical Realism in Oils
w/ Michelle Waldele
Date/Time: Friday - Sunday / October 26-28 / 10:30-4:30pm
Cost: $350
Registration: Call in, come in, or register online. 425.697.2787
Location: Cole Art Studio, located on the lower level of Cole Gallery. 107 5th Ave S, Edmonds WA 98020
Description:
Michelle Waldele’s still life paintings are breathtakingly beautiful, vivid in saturated color and imagery, and each one tells a story, whether whimsical or filled with natural life like hummingbirds or finches. In this 3-day workshop, Michelle will teach you how to create a still life narrative, arranging whimsical compositions using your cherished treasures from home. This workshop will be great for experienced oil painters.
The definition for “Still Life” sounds nice, but maybe rather ordinary:
“A still life is a painting featuring an arrangement of inanimate, everyday objects, whether natural objects (flowers, food, wine, etc.) or manufactured items (books, bottles, crockery, etc.).”
Hmm, that’s nice… but lacks the excitement factor, right? But when you attach the word “whimsical” to that definition, it opens up a whole world of fun and fantastical possibilities! In this workshop we’re going to literally play with our still life! We will explore the art of whimsy, Michelle-style.
With a collection of your favorite fun items you will bring from home, each of you will build a composition that sparks the imagination, brings a smile, or creates a visual pun on words. With our treasures, we’ll experiment with dramatic lighting and backgrounds, using strategic color combinations, adding in a creature or two to add a spark of life. After getting a sketch on canvas, we’ll prep for painting. You’ll learn about modeling convincing forms, color and light, with Michelle demoing as she teaches.
On Sunday we’ll refine the painting, add details and talk about using glazes to tweak colors, value, and add some glow to the overall painting.
Above all this workshop is all about having fun with your art!
Supply List:
You can purchase your quality art supplies at ARTspot! Registered students receive a 10% discount on all their art supplies from the time of paid registration until the last day of class. Most items on this list are available at ARTspot. Please let their staff advise you about appropriate art materials to fulfill requirements for your class. Artspot's Web Site
Questions about these supplies? ARTspot staff are happy to help you. Call 425-640-6408 or email at ARTspotEdmonds@gmail.com.
Supply list:
You can purchase your quality art supplies at ARTspot! Registered students receive a 10% discount on all their art supplies from the time of paid registration until the last day of class. Most items on this list are available at ARTspot. Please let their staff advise you about appropriate art materials to fulfill requirements for your class. Artspot's Web Site
Questions about these supplies? ARTspot staff are happy to help you. Call 425-640-6408 or email at ARTspotEdmonds@gmail.com.
Oil Paint: Good brands such as Winsor Newton Professional oils, Daniel Smith, Gamblin
Titanium White
Lemon Yellow
Cad Yellow
MediumYellow Ochre
Quinacridone Gold
Cad Red Medium
Quinacridone Rose
Quinacridone Magenta
Cobalt blue
Ultramarine blue
Phthalo blue
Raw umber
Ivory black
Suggested Brushes:
Medium soft synthetic brushes, NOT HOG BRISTLE
Round: 1, 3, 5, 7
Bright: 1, 3, 5, 7
Filbert: 1, 3, 5, 7
Bright and Filbert Stiff synthetic size 7
Note: If you have brushes you work with and feel comfortable with you may substitute those for the ones on the list.
Canvases or Panels:
1 pre-gessoed Stretched Canvas or Wood Painting Panel in your choice of 11x14, 12x16 or 16x20.
For canvases, Fredrix’s pre-gessoed canvases at ARTspot will work fine.
Other:
Palette knife
Palette paper
Sketchbook and pencil
6b General’s charcoal pencils - 2
Odorless mineral spirits, such as Gamsol. (Note: no stinky mediums are allowed. No Liquin please.)
Linseed oil
Paper towels – Scott’s blue shop towels are the best
2 12-16oz glass jars with lids.
1 small baby food size glass jar with lid
Empty clean plastic tub such as yogurt container
A collection of 3-4 items from home (or more if you want help choosing) that you’d like to have in a painting
Check this out! ARTspot Concierge Service. ARTspot will personally do your shopping for you! They can set aside the materials you need, ready for pickup - they can even deliver your supplies to Cole Art Studio before your class. Call ARTspot at 425-640-6408 for this great service. Note: To ensure your order can be filled, please order as early as possible.