Get inspired by the beautiful skies! Join Julie Donaldson and create a series of beautiful skies. With reference photos, Julie will guide you through the relaxing art of painting acrylic skies, as well as demonstrate a variety of painting techniques and colour mixing recipes—and encourage your expressive style!
Open to intermediates.
Ages 15 to 99.
*This workshop is recorded (you will receive the video link 48 to 72 hours after the workshop)
Part 1: Colour Preparation
We will learn the importance of observing colours and values to create different skies. We'll work on the accuracy of contrasts, sharp and blurred edges, and depths by creating several small-format paintings. Our emphasis will be on spontaneity of gesture and interpretation of a suggested image.
Part 2: Different techniques
Exploration of various paint application techniques and tools for texturing, modifying or removing paint to render the artwork more dynamic and original.
To enjoy these workshops, please bring an open mind and a willingness to explore and have fun!
List of materials to bring:
✓ Professional Dacryl or Liquitex® acrylic paint (Prussian Blue, Oxide Red, Oxide Yellow, Titanium White and a choice of black. We will also need primary colours to adjust shades: Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Magenta, Bright Red, Chrome Yellow and Yellow Light Hansa)
✓ Flat synthetic brushes: 3/4'' and 1/4''
✓ Round hog bristle brush # 4
✓ Canson® canvas paper 12X16 in.
✓ Matte acrylic medium
✓ Mixing palette
|✓ Graphite pencils: HB, 6B
✓ Metal spatula
✓ Natural sponge
✓ Paper towel
✓ Reference document
