John Guernsey Workshop
Dates: September 21 - 23, 2017
Thursday - Saturday
10 AM - 4PM
Cost: $250
Studio Oil Painting Workshop
Learn the importance of color theory, light and shadow theory, and direct observation, to create paintings with a professional and dynamic look. Through a variety of lecture, demonstration, and one on one assistance, you be challenged to apply some unique techniques, and to think in new ways about oil painting. We'll cover landscape, cityscape, and still life subject matter, and cover a variety of additional topics, such as brushwork, compostion, and materials advice. Plan on painting several small study and practice paintings, in addtion to some finished pieces.
Biography:
Originally form southern California, contemporary landscape artist, John Brian Guernsey, moved to Georgia in 1993 for a business career, and transitioned to an art career in 2006. Having developed his drawing skills through college courses and workshop study, he now concentrates primary on landscape painting. Most of his work is done en plein air, or alla prima, (completing a painting in one sitting); although he is gradually increasing the output of larger studio paintings. His work reveals a keen observance of atmosphere and light and he is inspired not only by nature, but by city life and architecture. Mr. Guernsey maintains a busy schedule of classes and workshops, primarily around the Atlanta area, and regularly participates in nationally ranked plein air festivals throughout the country. Some of his recent awards are, 1st place at Plein Air Richmond 2013, 3rd place at Callaway Gardens Plein Air Festival 2013, and Artist's Choice award at San Luis Obispo Plein Air Festival 2012. He is currently represented, exclusively, by DK Gallery, in Marietta, GA.
ARTIST NEWS
At the 2nd annual Plein Air Richmond participants painted a mere two hours in the Fast and Fresh quick draw competition, with the paintings sold right off the easel to benefit the Richmond Symphony. The juror for the show was PleinAir magazine editor Steve Doherty. First place and a $5,000 cash prize sponsored by BCG Companies went to John Guernsey. The winners were a diverse group. [read more]
