Brian Davis
LUMINOUS OILS
November 4 - 8 (Mon. - Fri.)
9 AM - 4 PM
$600
ALL LEVELS
Brian will demonstrate the approach to painting in oils that has made his floral paintings renowned. In addition to his oil painting technique, he will talk about choosing a subject, composition and the importance of a value painting, known as "grisaille," which he uses as an under painting for his works . Brian will demo the process of bringing your painting to light. The first day or two will focus on the grisaille and the remainder of the workshop will deal with the application of color. Additionally, he will be happy to answer questions regarding the business of the art business. Pictured to the left "Pale Golden Rose" completed by Brian at the Quinlan's 2012 workshop.
Brian Davis Artist Statement:
My goal as an artist is to bring to life my vision of what is worth painting. I have always been inspired by the world we live in and, although I have enjoyed painting many different subjects through the years, I have chosen to concentrate much of my artistic energy on floral subjects. And, more specifically, what light does as it hits flowers. I tell my students that making good art is not dependent on an artists subject; it is what an artist says about his chosen subject that matters. To my mind, it’s the light, shadow and composition that gives an image most of its visual power and it is that power that I wish to capture. For me, the flower is the stage and the light is the dancer.
November 4 - 8 (Mon. - Fri.)
9 AM - 4 PM
$600
ALL LEVELS
Brian will demonstrate the approach to painting in oils that has made his floral paintings renowned. In addition to his oil painting technique, he will talk about choosing a subject, composition and the importance of a value painting, known as "grisaille," which he uses as an under painting for his works . Brian will demo the process of bringing your painting to light. The first day or two will focus on the grisaille and the remainder of the workshop will deal with the application of color. Additionally, he will be happy to answer questions regarding the business of the art business. Pictured to the left "Pale Golden Rose" completed by Brian at the Quinlan's 2012 workshop.
Brian Davis Artist Statement:
My goal as an artist is to bring to life my vision of what is worth painting. I have always been inspired by the world we live in and, although I have enjoyed painting many different subjects through the years, I have chosen to concentrate much of my artistic energy on floral subjects. And, more specifically, what light does as it hits flowers. I tell my students that making good art is not dependent on an artists subject; it is what an artist says about his chosen subject that matters. To my mind, it’s the light, shadow and composition that gives an image most of its visual power and it is that power that I wish to capture. For me, the flower is the stage and the light is the dancer.
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