Workshops and Shows

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New works by

Christopher Brian and

Phillip Helgeson

March 29 - May 4, 2007

Opening reception to meet the artists

Thursday, March 29, 2007, 5:00pm-8:00pm

Closson's Art Gallery

10100 Montgomery Rd.

(513)-762-5510

www.clossons.com

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Oil Painting Workshops: Realism

                              Spring 2007

     In late 2006, I had the opportunity to spend some time with a modern day master, John Stobart. John had, at one time, a painting series on PBS. He explains things in a way that is clearly understandable for me. I have put some of this information into practice and am thrilled with the results. In these upcoming workshops this spring I hope to share, in a way that is understandable, all of the tidbits that John so graciously offered to me.

    For those who have attended my workshops before, I welcome you back for more studies in the visual observation arena, this time less about color and more about identifying values and the use of edges. In preparation for these workshops, I have designed a still-life composition that you will paint, using twenty values that you will learn to mix yourself. I projected the image onto a specially made wood panel that you'll paint using the same brushes that are used by masters today. When using a value range this great, you will automatically push your sensitivity to limits beyond that which most students work with.

    For any newcomers, I will welcome you and I can promise a challenging visual workout that is the basis for all realistic painting.

Schedule: Saturday and Sundays 9AM-4PM

     April 21st, and 22nd

     May 19th, and 20th

Materials:   Brushes: #6 and #8 sable rounds, large flat

Paints: (preferably Winsor & Newton) Alizarin Crimson, Phthalo green (the reason I use this brand is because it seems to be the most transparent) One large tube of white: flake, zinc, or titanium. Your own medium.

Where:      Pendleton Art Center  3rd Floor

Costs:       $75/day   $135/weekend 

                   $50 Deposit or prepayment to:

                                        Chris Brian

                                 8600-D Jonathan Ln.

                               Maineville, Ohio 45039

Contact Chris at: (513) 460-4219     info@christopherbrian.com