Description: Do you have difficulty identifying your values in an outdoor landscape? Have you ever wondered about the factors which determine a shadows temperature, or how to attain that elusive evening light? Would a simple step by step method for quickly capturing the essence of a scene be beneficial when working outdoors? Here is a time tested course proven to get results and help improve your skills and understanding as a landscape painter. These topics and more will be covered within the 5 full days of this workshop. It is an exhaustive study of the principles and procedures for landscape painting, and age old concepts pertaining to value, color, composition and brushwork will be explained simply and effectively to everyone's understanding. This class is intended for the serious beginner through advanced painter. While accommodating for various painting styles, emphasis will be placed on being more purposeful and direct with your paint application. We will produce approximately 10-12 small studies throughout the week done both on location and from selected reference. Teaching methods include: Power Point presentation, painting exercises, location studies, class and individual critiques, instructor demonstrations, and individual help. www.johnpoon.com

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