with Richard Jordan
Two day workshop: Thursday, August 1 and Friday, August 2, 2024
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily
$225.00
Trees aare grand living things and we relate to them on an emotional level. As artists, we should feel something when we paint trees, yet often they are handled as props or filler. Whether they are the center of interest in your painting, or the supporting cast, how you paint trees can either elevate them as giants or leave them looking small and uninspired.
In this workshop, Richard will demonstrate his approach to painting trees and how you can give them life and a believable presence in your work.
MATERIALS TO BRING
Students will provide their own materials. A supply list will be sent out prior to the workshop.
Contact Pickle Street School Studio to register.
About the Artist
Painting outdoors, directly from nature (plein air) has been the driving force of my art since 1997 and is the most significant factor in my growth as an artist. Trying to capture the unpredictable moods of nature in a few short hours is both enjoyable and challenging. It forces me to tackle complex visual problems which of course determines the outcome. Some paintings seem effortless, while others are a battle from start to finish. Over the years, I’ve come to love the process of painting outdoors as much as the finished results. Good or bad the day is never wasted, the lessons alone are worth the effort.
Kalamazoo artist, Richard Jordan has painted exclusively in plein air for over 25 years. He has taught plain air workshops since 2013.
Richard teaches private lessons in both plein air and studio painting. He has served as founder and director of the Plein Air Artists of West Michigan since 2008 and juried a number of plein air competitions in the State.
View Richard's artist website at artistrichardjordan.com