Sun 3/11/12 11:50 PM

About the Workshops

What are these workshops all about? Many of us as artists want to find ways to:

• Paint easily and intuitively
• Stop second-guessing ourselves
• Paint figures boldly
• Paint 'from the gut'
• Paint more loosely, more freely, and enjoy it more
• Consistently end up with accomplished paintings

All these things go hand in hand.

Often new painters are 'uptight' about their work. And, many times experienced, very good painters find themselves getting tighter as time goes on.

The new workshops for 2012 are designed around principles that Richard Hawk has developed to allow himself, and now others, to paint with exuberance and an unimpeded creative flow. In the workshops, he shares specific attitudes, habits, methods and techniques which result in your ability to paint more freely and intuitively. He reviews design principles of the masters which, when built into your painting plan from the outset, enable you to paint with speed, ease and a light heart.

In these courses, you will sink your teeth into refreshing new ways of looking at the fundamentals of:

• Composition
• Value
• Focal point management
• Integration
• Balance of shape and line
• Paint handling

Rich will demystify the handling of the figure as subject, and show how to manage it successfuly. Once mastered, these approaches are applicable to any subject matter.

You'll work from reference materials. Bring your own reference (photos or life drawings), or use those of the instructor.

About the Instructor
Rancho Magazine said “Hawk paints strong, bold, direct female images that leave a visual imprint… His works are full of new ideas that confirm that breaking free is a creative statement.”

Rich draws on the classic treatments of the figure, his studies of ukiyo-e Japanese woodblock prints, and images of dance and theatre, to create arresting statements using the human form. His teaching style is energetic and joyful. He stresses a positive creative process that leads naturally to good art. His work has been hung and awarded in many national and international exhibitions and is in a number of public spaces and private collections worldwide.

Space is limited - call or write today to join us for one or more of these exciting workshops.

About Workshop Materials
We will be painting using tube watercolor in these workshops, due to its ease of handling and cleanup. The painting approaches covered in the workshops apply to any painting media, and if the group desires it, Rich may demonstrate in oil or other media to show how. We'll be painting on watercolor paper and prepared board. In addition to tube watercolor paints, we'll be using ink, watercolor crayon, graphite sticks and a few other things. When you sign up, you'll get a complete suggested materials list. Be prepared to use some new materials in new ways and have fun with them!

Download printable workshop flier here

Questions?

PHONE: 760.504.4015