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August 24, 25, 26 & 27
Richard McDiarmid - Experimental Painting Techniques in Watermedia
Price: $380
www.richardsmcdiarmid.com
Course Outline
Do we know what we want to say in our paintings before engaging in the process? Are we aware of why we are drawn to a particular subject or reference material? Is painting just a slavish reproduction of a photo reference?We will focus on exploring more experimental starts in developing our painting ideas, as well as creating a more personal interpretation using various water based media. Media possibilities include acrylics, watercolour, watercolour crayons, inks, gauche, charcoal and collage materials. Attention will be given to a number of techniques, including all prima, transparent glazing, lifting, stencils, pouring, monotype print, transfers and collage. Day 1 and 2 will focus on demonstration and application of various techniques. Day 3 and 4 are dedicated to developing painting ideas using these techniques. Bring your own photo references and/or sketches and studies, but do not bring calendar images or magazine photos. The workshop will include demonstrations, as well as personal instruction and critiques.
Bio
Richard is an artist whose work consistently expresses a fascination with light, and its articulation of colour and pattern. Paintings are rendered with direct and bold brushwork, imparting a unique energy to the finished work. The images invite the viewer to discover and explore; to complete the story; or continue the inner journey. Richard’s paintings are found in commercial galleries, and in corporate and private collections in Canada, the U.S., Europe and Japan. His paintings have been reproduced in a number of publications including the International Artist’s Magazine. Richard is also an active workshop facilitator, instructing in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. Richard was a driving force in establishing the Visual Art Foundation Program of the Federation of Canadian Artists. He is a signature member of both the Federation of Canadian Artists and the Northwest Watercolor Society.
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Materials List
The following materials are suggestions. All items are not necessary and individuals may bring any materials they normally work with or would wish to use. Other possibilities will be discussed on the first day of classes, allowing workshop participants to choose which materials they wish to explore.
Paint: acrylic, watercolour, watercolour pencils or crayons, inks, collage tissues or other material, photo transfer material. Bring pigments you normally work with.
Brushes: a variety of sizes in both flats and rounds, with larger brushes for the large surfaces and underpainting.
Paper/Canvas: good quality watercolour paper, illustration board or archival quality papers, canvas or masonite boards.
Palette: bring what you normally work with, for example, throw away palette paper, ceramic, plastic or metal dishes.
Support: a plywood or plexiglass support for paper surfaces is essential, sized to fit maximum size paper sheets you wish to use.
Miscellaneous: masking tape, paper towels or rags, bull dog clamps, drawing pad and pencils, sponges, texturing tools, water containers, scrapers/pocket knife, sheet of mylar frosted on one side, small bottle of gum arabic and a small bottle of acrylic medium.
*Mylar sheets for monotype plates will be provided by the workshop instructor.
*PACK LIGHTLY AS YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CARRY YOUR OWN SUPPLIES TO THE ALTA LAKE STATION HOUSE
Artist's Getaway Package
Call the Whistler Arts Council for details regarding The Artist's Getaway Package which includes workshop fees, accommodation at Nita Lake Lodge and bagged lunches.
Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake is presented by Whistler Arts Council & Resort Municipality of Whistler.
 
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