Painting the Urban Landscape with David Boyd, Jr. AIS

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In this workshop students will learn the ins and outs of painting in an urban environment. Emphasis will be placed on design and composition using the idea of the notan and the 3 value sketch as well as the principles of drawing using one and two point perspective.

Students will also learn to pair down equipment for use on the street as well as other tricks and tips for painting safely and comfortably in an urban environment.

3 DAY WORKSHOP

August 1, 2, 3 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

9am – 12pm lunch 1pm – 4pm

Cost: $375 per personMinimum: 10 to make

Materials not included (supply list is provided, see back)

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All paints are Michael Harding Oils:

Cadmium YellowYellow OchreNaphthol RedIndian RedUltramarineCerulean BlueKings BlueRaw UmberTitanium White no. 3Unbleached Titanium

Materials:

Students need to be able to fit all gear in a back-pack for ease of use and portability in the urban environment. Being hands free while walking around is the safest way to go… safety first. Please do not have more stuff than you can carry by yourself. Sherpas will not be available! Also rolling carts are not a good idea for painting on the streets. Rolling carts can be problematic. They take up a lot of extra room on sidewalks and in alleys, they are hard to deal with if you set up on a hill, encounter stairs or have to traverse rocks, dirt or sand. Use at your own discretion.

Please feel free to use whatever you feel most comfortable with - you do not have to buy the paints I use; however, I will tell you what I use and what I advise and do not advise. I do not suggest you use student grade materials of ANY kind. Also, avoid purchasing HUES unless they are already a part of your normal palette of colors. While hues are cheaper, they are no substitute for the real thing. My palette changes all the time, but here is what I am currently using.

•A plein air easel… not too big, not too small! I use several… but Open Box M is my go to. I also have a Strada and a Fly on the Wall I use frequently because they are small and portable.

•A tripod if your set up needs one...

•A variety of brushes, but not too many! I use Rosemary and Co. brushes… primarily their Evergreen and Shiraz lines of bristles… I like rounds, flats, daggers, egberts, riggers, and filberts.

•Palette Knife

•Utility tool like a Leatherman

•Raincoat or plastic poncho for a sudden downpour

•Sunscreen and bug spray

•Wide brimmed hat

•Plastic grocery bags for trash or the trash bag from Artwork Essentials http://www.artworkessentials.com/products/accesso-ries/accessories.htm

•Viva paper towels

•Brush washer

•Gamsol

•Toned Gray paper sketchpad 5.5 x 8.5. http://www.jerrysartarama.com/strathmore-400-toned- sketch-paper-pads

•China marker•Copic marker in warm gray with the brush and fine tips… no. 6 and 8

•Sharpie… I like the one with the dual tips.

•Viewfinder: make sure you get one that is to scale with the canvas size you pick to work on! I like the 68G from Artwork Essentials http://www.artworkessentials.com/products/accesso-ries/Viewfinder/VF68G.htm … it is to scale with 6x8, 9x12, 12x16, 18x24.. I also carry the 34 which is a smaller version.

•Wet panel carrier for whatever size panels you decide to bring… I like 12x16 and up… but, I suggest 9x12 for the beginner. RayMar has a great one h t t p : / / w w w. r a m a r a r t . c o m / We t - P a i n t i n g - C a r r i -ers-Wet-Panel-Carriers-s/21.htm and I also like the wooden ones from Artwork Essentials http://www.art-workessentials.com/products/ezPak/ezpak.html

•I prefer oil primed linen from Centurion, available at Jerry’s Art A Rama. Ampersand Gesso Boards are also great, but I am not a fan of acrylic primed canvas for absorption reasons. Please do not bring cheap canvas-es… don’t make this harder than you have to!

•Bring enough panels for 4 paintings per day...

•Portable chair for demos

•Water bottle

•Carabiner

•Clips and grips, good for holding things down in the wind

David Boyd, Jr. AIS| painter | teacher | photographer | wanderer | southernerwww.davidboydjr.com

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