The Ins and Outs of Observational Painting | Hector Acuna | Tue-Fri, August 27-30 | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Adult | Any Painting Media | All Levels
Members: $590 | Non-Members: $630
Course ID: 2D2427
*This workshop must meet a minimum number of students by July 23, 2024.
Concept
Observational painting centers on the notion that we must paint what we see, not what we know. Learning to see the ways that light describes form and space is as important as learning to mix the right color or compose with dynamic principles of design. In this four-day workshop, learn various observational painting methods and strengthen your ability to see your subjects as marks, colors, and shapes.
Experience
Engage in an in-depth series of slideshow presentations, live demonstrations, recommended homework assignments, and group critiques throughout the week. Beginning indoors with primarily non-objective still life arrangements, learn how to simplify the fundamentals and prepare your composition lens for outdoor painting. The following three days provide ample time to paint en plein air at two locations around the peninsula. Hector provides demonstrations and individualized feedback throughout. Each day concludes with a group critique in the studio.
Skill Level
This workshop is designed to provide supportive resources and habits to sustain an inspired approach for both the beginner and experienced painter.
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INSTRUCTOR
Hector Acuna is a professional artist and educator living in Grafton, WI. He earned his MFA from Michigan State University and his BFA from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Hector has exhibited his work in galleries and museums throughout the US. In 2021, he began participating in regional plein air events and has since received over 25 awards. Plein Air magazine named Hector as one of three “Artists to Watch” in their 2022 October/November issue. Alongside teaching workshops, private lessons, and university-level courses, Hector has been invited as a juror and award judge for various exhibitions and events.
