Workshops

William’s classes don’t follow the typical “watch a demo then paint” structure of most workshops. Designed for serious artists, each workshop is a module addressing specific skills needed to take your work to the next level. In addition to demos each workshop provides:

Substantial one-on-one instruction. A detailed outline of the class content for your future reference and study. Handouts covering the techniques discussed. Specific exercises to help you isolate (and rapidly master) needed skills. A lunchtime slide show of masterworks that embody the principles discussed.

The classes are fun! Students routinely write, “The best workshop I ever attended.” In fact, one third of attendees are typically repeat students. Ask someone who has taken one of William’s workshops

*plus model fee

Members $440

Students routinely complain, “My work looks hard and tight. I wish I could loosen up!” This workshop could be the answer to your prayers.

Nikolai Fechin was a Master of suggestion (and arguably one of the greatest artists of all time). William will discuss his techniques as he paints from the live model. In addition, on one of the days you will copy (with instruction) a painting by Fechin. On the other days you will incorporate those techniques into your own work as you paint from the live model. The techniques apply equally to figures, landscape or still life.

Many of today’s most revered painters have consciously studied this Master Artist’s work. In the words of C.W.Mundy, “Don’t insult the viewer by spelling out every detail.”

This four-day oil and pastel workshop is for advanced beginners or higher. You will learn:

• Power through suggestion
• One simple technique to create sparkling color
• How to avoid “unpleasant detail”
• Masterful edge control
• How to simplify color harmony
• The key to turning the form with temperature

William will demonstrate in both oil and pastel  All the great painters learned by copying masterworks; this workshop will turbo-charge your understanding of drawing, value, color temperature, edge control and above all else – how to loosen up!