Paint Your Pet in Bold | With Dave Roger
Workshop related to painting pets.
Available spots
Service Description
Date & Time: Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, 9:00 - 4:00 PM Sunday, November 24th, 2024, 9:00 - 4:00 PM Media: Oil or Acrylic paints Level: Beginner - Intermediate Instructor: Dave Roger This workshop is designed for beginner to intermediate painters who want to capture their pet's personality through bright and bold colors. Participants will learn how to simplify their pet’s features and use a vibrant color palette to create an expressive and unique piece of art. General techniques demonstrated: - Layering colors: How to build up a vibrant background. - Simplifying shapes: Breaking down the pet’s features into simple shapes. - Using bold strokes: Emphasize using confident, broad strokes. - Color mixing: How to mix bright colors to avoid muddiness. - Guide participants in sketching their pet's basic shape on the canvas. - Encourage simplification, focusing on key features like the eyes, nose, and silhouette. - Demonstrate adding key details with a smaller brush, such as the eyes, nose, and fur texture. - Introduce the idea of using unexpected colors for shadows and highlights (e.g., using purple or blue for shadows instead of black). - Show how to add final details and textures, like whiskers or fur, using a palette knife or a small brush. Supplies needed: - Canvas (recommended size: 11x14 or 16x20) - Oil or Acrylic paints in a variety of bright colors (neon pink, vibrant blue, sunshine yellow, etc.) - Paintbrushes (variety of sizes: small, medium, large) - Palette knives (optional, for texture) - Palette for mixing colors - Water cups for cleaning brushes - Paper towels or rags - Aprons or old clothes (to protect from paint) - Printed photos of their pets (high-contrast black and white images can help with simplifying features) - Easels (optional)
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
To cancel please contact us at least 1 week in advance. To cancel out-of-town events please contact us 3 weeks in advance.
Contact Details
Swinton's Art Supplies, Fisher Street Southeast, Calgary, AB, Canada
4032583500
info@swintonsart.com