General Information
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Two Day Watercolor Portrait Workshop instructed by Suzy Schultz
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Friday and Saturday July 25, 2025 and July 26, 2025
Times for each day: Friday, July 25 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM Saturday July 26 | 10:30 - 6:00 PM Learn the basics of portrait painting in watercolor from a photograph. We’ll cover the basics of completing a drawing, loose washes, drybrush technique and color mixing, as well as tips before the class for getting a good photo reference. I will demonstrate painting a portrait, and work individually with students. Although the workshop is for all levels of skill, some drawing and watercolor experience required. Bring your own photo. |
Three Day Portrait Painting in Oils Workshop instructed by Abner Cope
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Thursday, Friday, and Saturday August 14, 15 and 16, 2025
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM This workshop is designed to help artists enhance their skills in painting portraits. Painting from the live model, artists will employ various techniques for developing accurate proportions, and the proper placement of the model on the canvas. Participants will receive instructions on starting the portrait with a solid structural drawing done in monochromatic lines and tones on a stained canvas. Instruction will be based on demonstrations, discussions, and individual critiques.
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Three Day Still Life Workshop instructed by Dr. Sivananda Nyayapathi ARCALM, OPA
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Friday, Saturday, and Sunday August 22, 23 and 24, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM The workshop will concentrate on the concepts and principles of composition in still life painting and how to execute them effectively. The first part of the workshop will include a presentation followed by a live demonstration. Participants will then create their own still-life arrangements using items they bring or materials available at Quinlan.
Starting on the second day, participants will focus on bringing their compositions to life. They will receive one-on-one critiques and guidance as they progress. |
Three-Day Narrative Landscapes: Painting People in Place instructed by Gayle Levee
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Friday, Saturday, and Sunday September 19, 20, 21, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Enhance your landscape paintings by learning how to confidently and effectively include the human figure. In this three-day oil painting workshop, acclaimed artist and instructor Gayle Levee will guide participants through the process of integrating people into landscape settings to add depth, narrative, and visual interest.
Through a combination of demonstrations, hands-on painting, and individualized feedback, artists will explore key concepts such as figure placement, proportion, gesture, and the interaction of light and atmosphere on both landscape and figure. This workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced painters looking to strengthen their compositional skills and expand their artistic range. |
Thank you for the great workshop! I had so much fun at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center's workshop with Nancy. I learned and I laughed...what more can an art student ask?!?" - C. Lewis
I look forward to returning to QVAC for exhibits and workshops! It's a great environment and Gainesville is very fortunate to have the Center!" - R. Bruns