Encaustics Workshops

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ENCAUSTIC PAINTING WORKSHOPS 

I run small workshops for encaustic painting comprised of a maximum of 6 participants.  All supplies and light refreshments provided. 

OVERVIEW:  Participants will create an encaustic painting of 6X6 on wood panel. The workshop will be complemented by a talk and presentation that will review the history, techniques and significance of the medium along with photography of representative styles and current notable practitioners. 

LEARNING GOALS: 

-to gain an introductory understand of encaustic and associated tools

– to understand elements of composition, collage, contrast,

-to learn different sculpting techniques using the wax medium

-to learn fusing through hot gun and cold wax

DURATION:  1-2 hours

Price: 75 Euro 

Time and place: Atelier in Ios, Cyclades; July and August 

New York City Astoria/LIC rest of the year 

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plein aire landscape drawing and painting

The Cyclades are a ring of islands centered around Delos, the birthplace of the twin gods–Apollo and Diana/Artemis.  Apollo the god of light, the sun and enlightenment, is the purveyor of the arts.  This magic ring of isles is a place that inspires just by breath.  It is the intense white light of Apollo that washes the landscape and intensifies hues and values making it one of the best places to paint in open air.  It is this light we try to capture in our Plein Aire landscape painting class.  

OVERVIEW: Participants will create an acrylic or oil  painting on 16X20 canvas at one of the ideal locations for landscape painting.   

CLASS INCLUDES: 

-all materials–brushes, canvas, oils/acrylics, utensils, aprons, gel mediums, easels, chairs

-direct instruction in technique by a New York City-based visual artist 

-small class size (10 participants maximum) 

-insider’s knowledge of terrain and time for best location 

-water and other refreshments 

DURATION:  3 hours

PRICE: 100 Euros 

Time and Place: Atelier Aghia Theodoti, June, July and August