This three-day workshop will focus on painting “alla prima” (all at once) in the studio and en plein air as well as developing greater skills of observation, simplification and quickly painting “wet on wet” to create strong artistic and “painterly” paintings.

Beginning with a brief discussion on oil painting basics (from materials to paint handling), the workshop will also address the fundamentals of color, value, edges, perspective and other “practical” elements related to successful painting. On the first day, participants will do small, timed painting exercises in the studio utilizing photo references and incorporating the painting techniques discussed with plenty of one-on-one individual instruction. Participants are encouraged to bring photos to paint from or may choose from photos brought by the instructor. On the second and third day, participants will paint en plein air (outdoors) at select nearby locations. Each day’s instruction will include a short painting demo by Dan, with explanation of his process along the way.

This workshop is designed for beginning to advanced painters in both acrylic and oil mediums.