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| "Alexandra" After Fechin |
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| Michael as Tevia (Live Model) |
"BRUSHSTROKES, EDGES and MAGIC"
Cost: $225, includes studio and model fee
Date: October 3, 4 & 5, 2014
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm
Location: New Braunfels Art League
239 West San Antonio St
New Braunfels, TX 78130
How many
times have you found yourself wishing you could paint more loosely and
with more expressive brushstrokes? Please don't give up and pitch your
paint brushes. I am confident that I can help you make some real
progress, gain confidence and have a great time doing it.
The
number one compliment I get on my paintings is about my brushstrokes
and have finally figured out a way to really teach it. I have decided
to enlist my hero, Nicolai Fechin! Whether or not you are a big fan,
there is so much to be learned by studying his style.
Nicolai Fechin was an artist's artist. It was very important to him to paint the
spirit of the subject, whether it was a model, a landscape or a still
life. He was a master of draftsmanship, color harmonies and
brushstrokes. To the layman, his brushstrokes may seem wild and random,
but he was in fact very thoughtful and sure before adding a single
mark.
While my work pales in comparison, Nicolai Fechin has
been and still is my greatest inspiration. I have learned much through
my studies of his work and philosophy. My objectives for this workshop
are to help you see and understand edges-which ones are important to
include and which ones to leave out-paint application with both brushes
and knives, and the importance of brushstrokes. I will also do my best
to help you to paint from your soul rather than get bogged down in
rules and just copying what you see.
We will copy at least one or
two of his paintings and, on the final day, we will paint from life,
which will greatly reinforce what we have learned.
Checks made out for the FULL amount to NBAL can be mailed to:
Sandy Oberg
1400 Greystone Drive
New Braunfels, TX 78132
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| "Girl with Shawl" After Fechin |
