Learn the basics of painting ONLINE in six classes. Make six different paintings, one for each class, and learn specific skills with each painting! Each class focuses on a different art concept, brush skill, color skill, and drawing skill. At the end of six weeks you will have all the basics to be able to paint independently with confidence. Art skills you will learn include composition, foreground/background and where to begin, and creating the illusion of depth and perspective in your paintings. Drawing skills include how to transfer a drawing to a canvas (3 methods) value scales and value sketching, and starting with simple shapes. Learn how to mix and match color, and make your own color wheel. Learn how to use different brushes and what they are for, as well as tools like sea sponge and palette knife. Learn how to use sighting to draw in perspective and self evaluate your own work to build on your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. Great class for learning the basics!
Each class runs for 6 weeks. Choose either Monday evening sessions or Thursday afternoon sessions… or anytime using recordings of classes!
Session Dates:
June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9 Thur. 1-4 PM ($135)
MEMBERS June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9 Thur. 1-4 PM ($120)
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 Mon 6-9 PM ($135)
MEMBERS June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 Mon 6-9 PM ($120)
Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 Thur. 1-4 PM ($135)
MEMBERS Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 Thur. 1-4 PM ($120)
Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 Mon 6-9 PM ($135)
MEMBERS Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 Mon 6-9 PM ($120)
Recordings Only ($40)
"Color As Value" Two Day Workshop with Shawn Dell Joyce
Learn how to break a scene into value blocks and substitute color based on value. It’s a great way to make colorful compositions with accurate values. Workshop open to any media. First day of workshop happens at Olana Historic Site en plein air where the value simplification approach will be demonstrated and used to paint the view from Church’s home. Second day indoor workshop focused on exercises to teach you how to simplify a scene and break it into value blocks, then change out the colors based on a value/color chart.
Fri. Aug. 7, 10am-3pm plein air workshop at Olana Historic Site
$75 (members) $85 (nonmembers) pack a lunch!
Sun. Aug. 9, 10am-3pm Indoor workshop at Wallkill River School
$75 (members) $85 (nonmembers) pack a lunch!
Session Dates:
Aug. 7, Friday 10am-3pm at Olana Historic Site ($85.00)
Aug. 7, Friday 10am-3pm at Olana Historic Site (MEMBERS) ($75.00)
Aug. 9, Sunday 10am-3pm at Wallkill River School ($85.00)
Aug. 9, Sunday 10am-3pm at WRS (MEMBERS) ($75.00)
One day Pastel Color & Energy Workshop with Linda Richichi
Whether you are brand new or have been painting for years everyone can learn something new when it comes to working with color. Color is the number one way to evoke emotion in a work of art. How can you express yourself more successfully with color and create art with high energy? Come find out.
2020 August 6th 10 am – 4 pm (includes samples from sponsors of Richichi workshops).
Start with the color wheel
Before arriving at the class, be familiar with the layout of the basic color wheel and the interactions between different colors. If you have never made a color wheel, you’ll have your chance to select this exercise to tackle. If you already know the color wheel inside and out, your assignments will be more advanced. Everyone will learn something new in this workshop.
Color intimidates many people. We’ll break it down and make it less daunting.
What colors are you drawn to? How do you mix colors to get them to do what you want them to do? How do you work with prismatic, pure colors and create neutrals so that the colors you want to stand out, sing? What about creating a high energy work of art? Do you know how to not go over the top? There is so much about color to learn. You will take a journey into color theory and come out the other side smiling as your color confidence grows.
Learn from nature
After we work in the studio blending, mixing and selecting color schemes, you will learn how colors change depending on the time of day, temperature of the light and whether in the light or in the shadows. Intermediate to advanced. Personalized attention at your easel to guide you and advance.
Mini Lessons reap huge rewards
Each mini lesson is specifically prepared to upgrade your color knowledge so you drive away understanding color challenges better than ever. You will receive specific assignments based on your level of experience. You will receive instruction tailored for your specific needs. Mixing? Seeing color? Creating harmony? Understanding warm and cool colors? After instruction, select the assignment right for you. You know what you need more help with.
If registered, please download the following document and review the materials prior to class: Download
If you’re interested in purchasing the Linda Richichi pastel set, click HERE
Instructor: Linda Richichi
Session Dates:
August 6th ($160.00)
August 6th Members ($150.00)
Online! Painting and Drawing Lab with William Noonan Int/Adv
Online Painting and Drawing Lab with William Noonan for intermediate and advanced students. This class will be offered in a 4 week cycle. The instructor will supply a set of images from which the students will work. These will range and include still life, landscape, portrait and figure. Students may choose to draw and/or paint from any or all of these images. This is not a follow along step by step process; rather each student will be challenged to interpret the image for themselves. Students may also opt to work on their own personal projects too.
Week one will be a group meeting where the assignments will be given out and a brief demo or lecture will take place.
Students are encouraged to reach out to the instructor throughout the month for personal critiques via text or email.
Weeks 2-4 will be a critiques where students will share their progress with the group. All meetings will take place on Zoom. Students must email or text images to the instructor who will coordinate these into a slide-show format for the critique.
How this Online Class Works: After you enroll, the instructor will send you an email with an invitation to the Zoom meeting and a direct phone number to reach him with questions as well as any photos. Students must enroll in full cycle. There will be no refunds for any portion of missed scheduled meetings. Students supply all their own materials. Students are required to have the necessary technological tools i.e. internet capable smart phone or tablet or computer. They must also supply a cell phone number that can receive texts and an active email account.
Session Dates:
June 6, 13, 20, 27th ($140.00)
June 6, 13, 20, 27th MEMBERS ($120.00)
Compose, Draw, and Paint with Dorrie Rifkin
Thursday, May 28 & June 4th
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Friday, June 5th
5:00-6:30PM
This workshop will cover equally the steps of design, drawing, and painting. Participants will learn to create strong compositions, execute a solid underlying sketch, and draw and paint effectively. The subject this time will be buildings. Expect to learn while having fun through demonstration, exercises, and individual instruction and encouragement.
Day 1: Participants will learn to create strong compositions and execute a solid underlying sketch.
You will never be scared by the prospect of drawing!
Students will use a reference photo taken by the instructor or can use their own.
Day 2: Bring your finished drawing and be ready to paint. Participants will learn the importance of color and value.
Day 3: Critique! Let’s celebrate! Bring your final painting to class and share it.
Once you are registered, Dorrie will send you instructions, photo options and materials list. Participating is easy. All you need is a computer, smart phone or tablet with a built -in camera. You may draw and paint along with me, or you can watch the demo, and finish the lesson before the next session. Students will be able to contact Dorrie during the week for help.
Paid registration must be received by May 25. Limit 15 students.
Artists will supply their own materials.
Instructor: Dorrie Rifkin
Session Dates:
May 28th, June 4 & 5th ($65)
Compose, Draw and Paint Interiors with Dorrie Rifkin
“Interiors” will be the theme for this workshop. This workshop will cover equally the steps of design, drawing, and painting. Participants will learn to create strong compositions, execute a solid underlying sketch, draw, and paint building interiors effectively. Expect to learn while having fun through demonstration, exercises, individual instruction, and encouragement.
Day 1: Drawing and painting exercises. Participants will never be scared by the prospect of painting people and 2 pt. perspective!
Day 2: Spend the day painting an interior. Students will use a reference photo taken by the instructor or bring their own.
We recommend that you take both days of the workshop, but each workshop is set up that day as an individual lesson.
Limited to 9 students. Artists will supply their own materials.
Instructor: Dorrie Rifkin
Session Dates:
October 2nd and 9th 9:30-2:45 PM ($220.00)
October 2nd and 9th 9:30-2:45 PM Members ($195.00)
October 2nd one day 9:30-2:45 PM ($125.00)
October 2nd one day 9:30-2:45 PM Members ($115.00)
October 9th one day 9:30-2:45 PM ($125.00)
October 9th one day 9:30-2:45 PM Members ($115.00)
Online! Landscape in Oil with Mitchell Saler
Fine art oil painter Mitchell Saler will be teaching an online art class on landscape painting. He will give a demonstration painting a landscape in oil and discuss his process. Participants may paint along with the demonstration or just watch, and Mitchell will give feedback to the participants as their paintings progress.
Composition, value, color theory, atmosphere, technique, perspective and more will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on learning to see the world as a realist artist
sees it. Instructional handouts will be distributed. A supply list will be provided, but does not have to be strictly followed. Mitchell will be painting in oil, but you are welcome to work in a different medium such as acrylic, pastel or watercolor.
Mitchell Saler enjoys conveying vastness, dramatic lighting, and atmospheric effects in his works and has received awards in various art exhibits, including at the Salmagundi Club in NYC. He is a member of the Salmagundi Club, the Goshen Art League, the Orange County Arts Council, the Middletown Art Group, the River Valley Artists Guild, and a Board Member of the Wallkill River School. www.mitchellsaler.com
Instructor: Mitchell Saler
Session Dates:
Fridays, June 19th & 26th 11-1:00 pm ($70.00)
Fridays, June 19th & 26th 11-1:00 pm MEMBERS ($60.00)
Online! Painting and Drawing Lab with William Noonan Int/Adv
Online Painting and Drawing Lab with William Noonan for intermediate and advanced students. This class will be offered in a 4 week cycle. The instructor will supply a set of images from which the students will work. These will range and include still life, landscape, portrait and figure. Students may choose to draw and/or paint from any or all of these images. This is not a follow along step by step process; rather each student will be challenged to interpret the image for themselves. Students may also opt to work on their own personal projects too.
Week one will be a group meeting where the assignments will be given out and a brief demo or lecture will take place.
Students are encouraged to reach out to the instructor throughout the month for personal critiques via text or email.
Weeks 2-4 will be a critiques where students will share their progress with the group. All meetings will take place on Zoom. Students must email or text images to the instructor who will coordinate these into a slide-show format for the critique.
How this Online Class Works: After you enroll, the instructor will send you an email with an invitation to the Zoom meeting and a direct phone number to reach him with questions as well as any photos. Students must enroll in full cycle. There will be no refunds for any portion of missed scheduled meetings. Students supply all their own materials. Students are required to have the necessary technological tools i.e. internet capable smart phone or tablet or computer. They must also supply a cell phone number that can receive texts and an active email account.
Session Dates:
June 6, 13, 20, 27th ($140.00)
June 6, 13, 20, 27th MEMBERS ($120.00)
ONLINE Beginning Painting with Shawn Dell Joyce
Learn the basics of painting ONLINE in six classes. Make six different paintings, one for each class, and learn specific skills with each painting! Each class focuses on a different art concept, brush skill, color skill, and drawing skill. At the end of six weeks you will have all the basics to be able to paint independently with confidence. Art skills you will learn include composition, foreground/background and where to begin, and creating the illusion of depth and perspective in your paintings. Drawing skills include how to transfer a drawing to a canvas (3 methods) value scales and value sketching, and starting with simple shapes. Learn how to mix and match color, and make your own color wheel. Learn how to use different brushes and what they are for, as well as tools like sea sponge and palette knife. Learn how to use sighting to draw in perspective and self evaluate your own work to build on your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. Great class for learning the basics!
Each class runs for 6 weeks. Choose either Monday evening sessions or Thursday afternoon sessions… or anytime using recordings of classes!
Session Dates:
June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9 Thur. 1-4 PM ($135)
MEMBERS June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9 Thur. 1-4 PM ($120)
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 Mon 6-9 PM ($135)
MEMBERS June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 Mon 6-9 PM ($120)
Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 Thur. 1-4 PM ($135)
MEMBERS Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 Thur. 1-4 PM ($120)
Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 Mon 6-9 PM ($135)
MEMBERS Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 Mon 6-9 PM ($120)
Recordings Only ($40)
"Color As Value" Two Day Workshop with Shawn Dell Joyce
Learn how to break a scene into value blocks and substitute color based on value. It’s a great way to make colorful compositions with accurate values. Workshop open to any media. First day of workshop happens at Olana Historic Site en plein air where the value simplification approach will be demonstrated and used to paint the view from Church’s home. Second day indoor workshop focused on exercises to teach you how to simplify a scene and break it into value blocks, then change out the colors based on a value/color chart.
Fri. Aug. 7, 10am-3pm plein air workshop at Olana Historic Site
$75 (members) $85 (nonmembers) pack a lunch!
Sun. Aug. 9, 10am-3pm Indoor workshop at Wallkill River School
$75 (members) $85 (nonmembers) pack a lunch!
Session Dates:
Aug. 7, Friday 10am-3pm at Olana Historic Site ($85.00)
Aug. 7, Friday 10am-3pm at Olana Historic Site (MEMBERS) ($75.00)
Aug. 9, Sunday 10am-3pm at Wallkill River School ($85.00)
Aug. 9, Sunday 10am-3pm at WRS (MEMBERS) ($75.00)
One day Pastel Color & Energy Workshop with Linda Richichi
Whether you are brand new or have been painting for years everyone can learn something new when it comes to working with color. Color is the number one way to evoke emotion in a work of art. How can you express yourself more successfully with color and create art with high energy? Come find out.
2020 August 6th 10 am – 4 pm (includes samples from sponsors of Richichi workshops).
Start with the color wheel
Before arriving at the class, be familiar with the layout of the basic color wheel and the interactions between different colors. If you have never made a color wheel, you’ll have your chance to select this exercise to tackle. If you already know the color wheel inside and out, your assignments will be more advanced. Everyone will learn something new in this workshop.
Color intimidates many people. We’ll break it down and make it less daunting.
What colors are you drawn to? How do you mix colors to get them to do what you want them to do? How do you work with prismatic, pure colors and create neutrals so that the colors you want to stand out, sing? What about creating a high energy work of art? Do you know how to not go over the top? There is so much about color to learn. You will take a journey into color theory and come out the other side smiling as your color confidence grows.
Learn from nature
After we work in the studio blending, mixing and selecting color schemes, you will learn how colors change depending on the time of day, temperature of the light and whether in the light or in the shadows. Intermediate to advanced. Personalized attention at your easel to guide you and advance.
Mini Lessons reap huge rewards
Each mini lesson is specifically prepared to upgrade your color knowledge so you drive away understanding color challenges better than ever. You will receive specific assignments based on your level of experience. You will receive instruction tailored for your specific needs. Mixing? Seeing color? Creating harmony? Understanding warm and cool colors? After instruction, select the assignment right for you. You know what you need more help with.
If registered, please download the following document and review the materials prior to class: Download
If you’re interested in purchasing the Linda Richichi pastel set, click HERE
Instructor: Linda Richichi
Session Dates:
August 6th ($160.00)
August 6th Members ($150.00)
ONLINE Beginning Pastel with Shawn Dell Joyce
6 Sessions: Thursdays 6-9PM for 6 weeks June – July
June 4, 11, 18. 25, July 2, 9 Thurs 6-9 PM
Learn the basics of painting ONLINE in six classes. Make six different paintings, one for each class, and learn specific skills with each painting! Each class focuses on a different art concept, brush skill, color skill, and drawing skill. At the end of six weeks you will have all the basics to be able to paint independently with confidence. Art skills you will learn include composition, foreground/background and where to begin, and creating the illusion of depth and perspective in your paintings. Drawing skills include how to transfer a drawing to a canvas (3 methods) value scales and value sketching, and starting with simple shapes. Learn how to mix and match color, and make your own color wheel. Learn how to use different brushes and what they are for, as well as tools like sea sponge and palette knife. Learn how to use sighting to draw in perspective and self evaluate your own work to build on your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. Great class for learning the basics!
Session Dates:
June 4, 11, 18. 25, July 2, 9 Thurs 6-9 PM ($135)
MEMBERS June 4, 11, 18. 25, July 2, 9 Thurs 6-9 PM ($120)
Recordings Only ($40)
"Color As Value" Two Day Workshop with Shawn Dell Joyce
Learn how to break a scene into value blocks and substitute color based on value. It’s a great way to make colorful compositions with accurate values. Workshop open to any media. First day of workshop happens at Olana Historic Site en plein air where the value simplification approach will be demonstrated and used to paint the view from Church’s home. Second day indoor workshop focused on exercises to teach you how to simplify a scene and break it into value blocks, then change out the colors based on a value/color chart.
Fri. Aug. 7, 10am-3pm plein air workshop at Olana Historic Site
$75 (members) $85 (nonmembers) pack a lunch!
Sun. Aug. 9, 10am-3pm Indoor workshop at Wallkill River School
$75 (members) $85 (nonmembers) pack a lunch!
Session Dates:
Aug. 7, Friday 10am-3pm at Olana Historic Site ($85.00)
Aug. 7, Friday 10am-3pm at Olana Historic Site (MEMBERS) ($75.00)
Aug. 9, Sunday 10am-3pm at Wallkill River School ($85.00)
Aug. 9, Sunday 10am-3pm at WRS (MEMBERS) ($75.00)
One day Pastel Color & Energy Workshop with Linda Richichi
Whether you are brand new or have been painting for years everyone can learn something new when it comes to working with color. Color is the number one way to evoke emotion in a work of art. How can you express yourself more successfully with color and create art with high energy? Come find out.
2020 August 6th 10 am – 4 pm (includes samples from sponsors of Richichi workshops).
Start with the color wheel
Before arriving at the class, be familiar with the layout of the basic color wheel and the interactions between different colors. If you have never made a color wheel, you’ll have your chance to select this exercise to tackle. If you already know the color wheel inside and out, your assignments will be more advanced. Everyone will learn something new in this workshop.
Color intimidates many people. We’ll break it down and make it less daunting.
What colors are you drawn to? How do you mix colors to get them to do what you want them to do? How do you work with prismatic, pure colors and create neutrals so that the colors you want to stand out, sing? What about creating a high energy work of art? Do you know how to not go over the top? There is so much about color to learn. You will take a journey into color theory and come out the other side smiling as your color confidence grows.
Learn from nature
After we work in the studio blending, mixing and selecting color schemes, you will learn how colors change depending on the time of day, temperature of the light and whether in the light or in the shadows. Intermediate to advanced. Personalized attention at your easel to guide you and advance.
Mini Lessons reap huge rewards
Each mini lesson is specifically prepared to upgrade your color knowledge so you drive away understanding color challenges better than ever. You will receive specific assignments based on your level of experience. You will receive instruction tailored for your specific needs. Mixing? Seeing color? Creating harmony? Understanding warm and cool colors? After instruction, select the assignment right for you. You know what you need more help with.
If registered, please download the following document and review the materials prior to class: Download
If you’re interested in purchasing the Linda Richichi pastel set, click HERE
Instructor: Linda Richichi
Session Dates:
August 6th ($160.00)
August 6th Members ($150.00)
2020 Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival Non-Competing Participant
Paint! Sign-up to participate in the 2020 festival. This is a non-juried level (no one will be turned away). Participants will receive an official badge and painting map and have their work listed for sale on the Wallkill River School website through December 2020.
If you would like to be a fully eligible participant in the festival, and be eligible for prizes and be included in the exhibit at Wallkill River School, please apply here: 2020 HVPAF Call of Entry
If you have already applied for the festival through Call of Entry, and paid the $45 jury fee, you DO NOT need to pay here. You will automatically be accepted as a HVPAF participant regardless of whether or not you are juried into the Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival and exhibit at Wallkill River School.
The festival runs from October 13th through October 18th.
Instructor: Sarah Pierson
Session Dates:
2020 HVAPF Participant ($25.00)
"Color As Value" Two Day Workshop with Shawn Dell Joyce
Learn how to break a scene into value blocks and substitute color based on value. It’s a great way to make colorful compositions with accurate values. Workshop open to any media. First day of workshop happens at Olana Historic Site en plein air where the value simplification approach will be demonstrated and used to paint the view from Church’s home. Second day indoor workshop focused on exercises to teach you how to simplify a scene and break it into value blocks, then change out the colors based on a value/color chart.
Fri. Aug. 7, 10am-3pm plein air workshop at Olana Historic Site
$75 (members) $85 (nonmembers) pack a lunch!
Sun. Aug. 9, 10am-3pm Indoor workshop at Wallkill River School
$75 (members) $85 (nonmembers) pack a lunch!
Session Dates:
Aug. 7, Friday 10am-3pm at Olana Historic Site ($85.00)
Aug. 7, Friday 10am-3pm at Olana Historic Site (MEMBERS) ($75.00)
Aug. 9, Sunday 10am-3pm at Wallkill River School ($85.00)
Aug. 9, Sunday 10am-3pm at WRS (MEMBERS) ($75.00)
Compose, Draw, and Paint with Dorrie Rifkin
Thursday, May 28 & June 4th
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Friday, June 5th
5:00-6:30PM
This workshop will cover equally the steps of design, drawing, and painting. Participants will learn to create strong compositions, execute a solid underlying sketch, and draw and paint effectively. The subject this time will be buildings. Expect to learn while having fun through demonstration, exercises, and individual instruction and encouragement.
Day 1: Participants will learn to create strong compositions and execute a solid underlying sketch.
You will never be scared by the prospect of drawing!
Students will use a reference photo taken by the instructor or can use their own.
Day 2: Bring your finished drawing and be ready to paint. Participants will learn the importance of color and value.
Day 3: Critique! Let’s celebrate! Bring your final painting to class and share it.
Once you are registered, Dorrie will send you instructions, photo options and materials list. Participating is easy. All you need is a computer, smart phone or tablet with a built -in camera. You may draw and paint along with me, or you can watch the demo, and finish the lesson before the next session. Students will be able to contact Dorrie during the week for help.
Paid registration must be received by May 25. Limit 15 students.
Artists will supply their own materials.
Instructor: Dorrie Rifkin
Session Dates:
May 28th, June 4 & 5th ($65)
Online! Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor with Lana Privitera
JUNE Subject: Lighthouse with a dramatic sky – Photo of the completed work coming soon!
Four Week Program with Eight Online Meetings per Month.
Feeling deprived? Need some painting back in your life? Work step-by-step with Lana Privitera from the comfort of your own home! Classes take place via ZOOM video conference. If you have never used ZOOM before, Lana will schedule a TEST with you prior to the first class. Here is how this class will be structured:
1. Sign up! Enroll below and then email Lana Privitera directly at lanaprivitera@gmail.com She will send you the “Project Package” containing: 1 reference photo of the subject, 1 file with the sketch, 1 photo of the finished painting, several photos of the painting process (steps) and a list of paints and materials (no face mask required).
2. MONDAYS 10:00-11:00 AM are DEMO DAYS via ZOOM live and interactive with the instructor. Students will be able to ask questions and see and hear each others’ comments during this Demo session. (Fun!!) ZOOM has the ability to record the “meetings” and so the students will be able to REPLAY and watch the Demo again as they work in their project later -on their own- at home. Because all the Demos will be recorded, students will be able to “catch up” easily -if for some reason they cannot attend some of the “meetings” at the “live” time.
3. WEDNESDAYS 10:00-11:00 AM are REVIEW DAYS via ZOOM Live meeting to evaluate progress in the students’ paintings. Students should make a list of the questions they might have. Review day counts as “class FUN time”. Lana might again demo sections of the project on request, and the participants might contribute with interesting feedback that others might find helpful.
4 weeks of instruction: $120 (non-Members) $100 (Members)
BONUS: If you sign up for the JUNE Online class, you’ll get FREE access to my “May 18th Mini-workshop” (4-hours of instruction). Subject: “Silver Pitcher” (Photo will be available soon)
Dates Demos: June 1, 8, 15 & 22 (Mondays)
Dates Reviews: June 3, 10, 17 & 24 (Wednesdays)
Instructor: Lana Privitera
Session Dates:
Weeks of June 1, 8, 15, 22 ($120.00)
Weeks of June 1, 8, 15, 22 MEMBERS ($100.00)
"Color As Value" Two Day Workshop with Shawn Dell Joyce
Learn how to break a scene into value blocks and substitute color based on value. It’s a great way to make colorful compositions with accurate values. Workshop open to any media. First day of workshop happens at Olana Historic Site en plein air where the value simplification approach will be demonstrated and used to paint the view from Church’s home. Second day indoor workshop focused on exercises to teach you how to simplify a scene and break it into value blocks, then change out the colors based on a value/color chart.
Fri. Aug. 7, 10am-3pm plein air workshop at Olana Historic Site
$75 (members) $85 (nonmembers) pack a lunch!
Sun. Aug. 9, 10am-3pm Indoor workshop at Wallkill River School
$75 (members) $85 (nonmembers) pack a lunch!
Session Dates:
Aug. 7, Friday 10am-3pm at Olana Historic Site ($85.00)
Aug. 7, Friday 10am-3pm at Olana Historic Site (MEMBERS) ($75.00)
Aug. 9, Sunday 10am-3pm at Wallkill River School ($85.00)
Aug. 9, Sunday 10am-3pm at WRS (MEMBERS) ($75.00)
Compose, Draw and Paint Interiors with Dorrie Rifkin
“Interiors” will be the theme for this workshop. This workshop will cover equally the steps of design, drawing, and painting. Participants will learn to create strong compositions, execute a solid underlying sketch, draw, and paint building interiors effectively. Expect to learn while having fun through demonstration, exercises, individual instruction, and encouragement.
Day 1: Drawing and painting exercises. Participants will never be scared by the prospect of painting people and 2 pt. perspective!
Day 2: Spend the day painting an interior. Students will use a reference photo taken by the instructor or bring their own.
We recommend that you take both days of the workshop, but each workshop is set up that day as an individual lesson.
Limited to 9 students. Artists will supply their own materials.
Instructor: Dorrie Rifkin
Session Dates:
October 2nd and 9th 9:30-2:45 PM ($220.00)
October 2nd and 9th 9:30-2:45 PM Members ($195.00)
October 2nd one day 9:30-2:45 PM ($125.00)
October 2nd one day 9:30-2:45 PM Members ($115.00)
October 9th one day 9:30-2:45 PM ($125.00)
October 9th one day 9:30-2:45 PM Members ($115.00)
Learn the basics of painting ONLINE in six classes. Make six different paintings, one for each class, and learn specific skills with each painting! Each class focuses on a different art concept, brush skill, color skill, and drawing skill. At the end of six weeks you will have all the basics to be able to paint independently with confidence. Art skills you will learn include composition, foreground/background and where to begin, and creating the illusion of depth and perspective in your paintings. Drawing skills include how to transfer a drawing to a canvas (3 methods) value scales and value sketching, and starting with simple shapes. Learn how to mix and match color, and make your own color wheel. Learn how to use different brushes and what they are for, as well as tools like sea sponge and palette knife. Learn how to use sighting to draw in perspective and self evaluate your own work to build on your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. Great class for learning the basics!
Learn how to break a scene into value blocks and substitute color based on value. It’s a great way to make colorful compositions with accurate values. Workshop open to any media. First day of workshop happens at Olana Historic Site en plein air where the value simplification approach will be demonstrated and used to paint the view from Church’s home. Second day indoor workshop focused on exercises to teach you how to simplify a scene and break it into value blocks, then change out the colors based on a value/color chart.
Whether you are brand new or have been painting for years everyone can learn something new when it comes to working with color. Color is the number one way to evoke emotion in a work of art. How can you express yourself more successfully with color and create art with high energy? Come find out.
“Interiors” will be the theme for this workshop. This workshop will cover equally the steps of design, drawing, and painting. Participants will learn to create strong compositions, execute a solid underlying sketch, draw, and paint building interiors effectively. Expect to learn while having fun through demonstration, exercises, individual instruction, and encouragement.
Fine art oil painter Mitchell Saler will be teaching an online art class on landscape painting. He will give a demonstration painting a landscape in oil and discuss his process. Participants may paint along with the demonstration or just watch, and Mitchell will give feedback to the participants as their paintings progress.
Paint! Sign-up to participate in the 2020 festival. This is a non-juried level (no one will be turned away). Participants will receive an official badge and painting map and have their work listed for sale on the Wallkill River School website through December 2020.
JUNE Subject: Lighthouse with a dramatic sky – Photo of the completed work coming soon!
