September 6-8, 2024
Friday-Sunday
9:30 am-4:30 pm

*this workshop is now full. To be placed on the waiting list please fill out the registration form at the bottom of the page and you’ll be notified if a spot becomes available. Thank you!

Conveying the illusion of texture is one of the most satisfying aspects of still life painting, and metal and glass are the most asked-about of them all!
Take the intimidation factor out of painting shiny metal and clear glass, and paint looser and more confidently during this three-day workshop with Oregon artist Sarah Sedwick, author of the book Dynamic Still Life for Artists.

This fun and focused class will demystify metal and simplify glass, exploring the ways that we “speak” surface texture to the viewer. We’ll cover still life setup and lighting, color mixing, and loose brushwork, all the while squinting, simplifying, and exaggerating the qualities that create the illusion of convincing textures.

Learn the fundamentals of good design, creating sketches and value studies to plan a composition that works. Using a split-primary palette as our color foundation - two reds, two yellows, and two blues - we’ll do quick, fun exercises to focus on loosening up our brushwork before creating a finished piece.

Sarah will demonstrate, and work with each student individually. Instruction is in oils, and acrylics are welcome - particularly Open acrylics, that stay wet longer.

Class size limited to ___ students. All levels welcome, age 15 and above.

About the Instructor:

Sarah Sedwick is a prolific painter of still lifes in a style she called “Loose Realism.” Expressive brushwork, brilliant color, and dynamic compositions are her goals in both painting and teaching.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Sarah earned a BFA in Illustration from The Maryland Institute, College of Art in 2001.

Based in Oregon, she has been teaching workshops on alla prima still life and portrait around the country since 2013. She is the author of the book Dynamic Still Life for Artists, published in 2022.

Sarah’s teaching philosophy is simple: the more you paint, the more you improve - so removing the blocks that keep us from the canvas is key. Loosen up, let go of perfectionism, and watch the results unfold!

Facebook and Instagram are great ways to follow Sarah’s work. facebook.com/sedwickstudio
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sarahsedwick.com