Brian Davis Workshop
Nov 10 - 12
Thursday - Saturday
9 AM - 4 PM
$450
Brian Davis will demonstrate the approach to painting in oils that has made his floral paintings renowned. He will talk about choosing a subject, composition, the use of a value painting, and the techniques of oil painting that contribute to the look of his works. You will watch Brian as he goes through the process of bringing a painting to life. You will also work on your piece. Brian will be there to answer questions and assist you with the creation of your class painting.
Thursday - Saturday
9 AM - 4 PM
$450
Brian Davis will demonstrate the approach to painting in oils that has made his floral paintings renowned. He will talk about choosing a subject, composition, the use of a value painting, and the techniques of oil painting that contribute to the look of his works. You will watch Brian as he goes through the process of bringing a painting to life. You will also work on your piece. Brian will be there to answer questions and assist you with the creation of your class painting.
Brian Davis Testimonials
Dear Brian,
Thank you so much Brian my man, you have finally helped me to get it through my thick skull what has been the burr under my saddle as a painter. Other amazing artist have taught the importance of values and I knew what they were talking about, but I just could not seem to achieve the wider ranges of values through out the entire painting and just would get lost and the thrill was gone! Many paintings got tossed to the way side out of pure frustration over values alone. Working hours on an area to get it just right only to find that the area surrounding my new value had lost its value and the vicious circle turned into a total loss of interest and another painting landed in the bone yard of unfinished art. Now, thanks to you, I WILL NOT spend so much time reworking and correcting things that should have been
nailed down in the under painting with more accuracy. Oh, and not to mention no more wasting so much paint and the best part is NOT wasting so much TIME! What a huge load off of my back.
I knew you where a great painter but you are also an amazing teacher to say the least. All I can say is if someone is hung up on just about anything as a painter, they need to for sure be in one of your classes! What else can I say? Well one thing is for sure, "I THANK YOU for changing my art forever and I am grateful to you sir, more than you can ever know!"
Bless you Brian, Thank you so much!
Pamela Bergen
Hi Brian,
I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for how much I have enjoyed your workshops. I plan to attend another in the near future. Your information was clear and helpful for artists of any level. The week moved along so quickly, I hated for it to be over. I have already applied the information that I received from you in practice and it has improved my flower painting skills ever so much!
As I mentioned in class my background was in accounting. I retired and have spent the last ten years living my passion which is painting. I am so fortunate to co-own a gallery and to share my love of art with others. The reason that I attended your workshop is that I felt that I needed a bump to the next level and the workshop did the trick. I hope to return again and again for more information but also just for the joy of painting with you.
Take care, Joanne
Brian Davis has always been the king of flower painters in my book, so when I saw he was teaching a workshop at Mendocino Art Center this past July, I enrolled in the class. I loved it. Brian's process of bringing a painting to life really resonated with me. His practical ways of doing things make a lot of sense, and his willingness to share his knowledge of the art world was an extra bonus. So I am happy to recommend his classes in my newsletter.
Sandy Delehanty
I have been a long admirer of Brian Davis's work and when I found out he was teaching workshops, I immediately signed up. Learning his technique has brought my work to a whole new level.
Have a wonderful day, Gobind
Brian, I learned more in your class than any of the university classes or workshops I have taken. That is saying alot since I have a BA in art. Anyway thought you should know how much I appreciate you/ Judith
Sedona Arts Center:
"Brian Davis's luminous oil paintings are as pleasing to the eyes as mole sauce is pleasing to the taste buds. Thankfully Brian was humble and generous enough to share the key technical aspects that make his floral compositions glow. He did this with poise and an unwavering sense of humor. For this I am eternally grateful."
Thanks Brian.
Best,
Tade
Dear Brian,
Thank you so much Brian my man, you have finally helped me to get it through my thick skull what has been the burr under my saddle as a painter. Other amazing artist have taught the importance of values and I knew what they were talking about, but I just could not seem to achieve the wider ranges of values through out the entire painting and just would get lost and the thrill was gone! Many paintings got tossed to the way side out of pure frustration over values alone. Working hours on an area to get it just right only to find that the area surrounding my new value had lost its value and the vicious circle turned into a total loss of interest and another painting landed in the bone yard of unfinished art. Now, thanks to you, I WILL NOT spend so much time reworking and correcting things that should have been
nailed down in the under painting with more accuracy. Oh, and not to mention no more wasting so much paint and the best part is NOT wasting so much TIME! What a huge load off of my back.
I knew you where a great painter but you are also an amazing teacher to say the least. All I can say is if someone is hung up on just about anything as a painter, they need to for sure be in one of your classes! What else can I say? Well one thing is for sure, "I THANK YOU for changing my art forever and I am grateful to you sir, more than you can ever know!"
Bless you Brian, Thank you so much!
Pamela Bergen
Hi Brian,
I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for how much I have enjoyed your workshops. I plan to attend another in the near future. Your information was clear and helpful for artists of any level. The week moved along so quickly, I hated for it to be over. I have already applied the information that I received from you in practice and it has improved my flower painting skills ever so much!
As I mentioned in class my background was in accounting. I retired and have spent the last ten years living my passion which is painting. I am so fortunate to co-own a gallery and to share my love of art with others. The reason that I attended your workshop is that I felt that I needed a bump to the next level and the workshop did the trick. I hope to return again and again for more information but also just for the joy of painting with you.
Take care, Joanne
Brian Davis has always been the king of flower painters in my book, so when I saw he was teaching a workshop at Mendocino Art Center this past July, I enrolled in the class. I loved it. Brian's process of bringing a painting to life really resonated with me. His practical ways of doing things make a lot of sense, and his willingness to share his knowledge of the art world was an extra bonus. So I am happy to recommend his classes in my newsletter.
Sandy Delehanty
I have been a long admirer of Brian Davis's work and when I found out he was teaching workshops, I immediately signed up. Learning his technique has brought my work to a whole new level.
Have a wonderful day, Gobind
Brian, I learned more in your class than any of the university classes or workshops I have taken. That is saying alot since I have a BA in art. Anyway thought you should know how much I appreciate you/ Judith
Sedona Arts Center:
"Brian Davis's luminous oil paintings are as pleasing to the eyes as mole sauce is pleasing to the taste buds. Thankfully Brian was humble and generous enough to share the key technical aspects that make his floral compositions glow. He did this with poise and an unwavering sense of humor. For this I am eternally grateful."
Thanks Brian.
Best,
Tade
Artist Bio:
BRIAN DAVIS is honored to be in the collections of seven museums, including the Huntington Library, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the New York Botanical Garden. Currently, his art is carried by over thirty galleries world wide. In 1971, he left Cal State University LA, in his senior year, to pursue a career as an illustrator. In 1979 he left illustration to open a fine art publishing firm, Davis-Blue Artwork, with his business partner Robert Blue. In the mid 90's he sold Davis-Blue to focus on his passion, creating fine art. He is primarily self-taught. He is published by Collectors Editions. collectorseditions.com
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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.
CLICK HERE FOR STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
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.