Plein-Air Oil Painting with William Rogers

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As a multi-award-winning artist and experienced teacher, William (Bill) Rogers (http://www.gapacc.ns.ca/member_profile.php?profile_id=16) is equally comfortable painting both landscapes and the figure. Two days of Plein-air oil painting at Point Dufferin with great scenery. Theme: How to distill the vast landscape into a simplified oil painting. Emphasis will be on composition and design, paint application and technique, colour. Bill will give demonstrations and lots of individual help.  If you have any questions, you may contact the instructor, William Rogers ( )

William (Bill) is an elected member and Atlantic Regional Director of the CSPWC (Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour), a member of the TWSA(Transparent Watercolor Society of America) and the SCA(Societe Canadienne de l'Aquarelle). He has exhibited in watercolor exhibitions all over North America and has received numerous awards for his work.  Here are some of his thoughts about his work and methods.
"Most of my work is done plein air or from life. The common denominator is light, which I feel is the key to capturing the spirit or essence of any subject. I consciously use design principles in all my work but react intuitively to my subject as well, particularly with regard to colour. My work is in a style of impressionistic realism and I only record what I feel is necessary to complement the design, eliminating as many details as possible. I work at my art every day and truly enjoy the process more than the product. I'm a student for life and am willing to change whatever I need to make my next work my best."

Program

Program

Friday

1:30 pm or later            check in at Marquis of Dufferin

5:00 - 8:00 pm             dinner on your own, the restaurant on site or local options available

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm     Welcome party to meet the instructor and other participants.  Wine or non-alcoholic beverages and hor d'oeuvres will be served.

Saturday

8:00 -9:00 am               Full breakfast of your choice.

9:00 am                        Work/Playshop begins.  Meet instructor and depart for start off point for painting.  Particpants may have to provide transportation or car pool with the instructor or other participants.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm     Picnic lunch or lunch at our restaurant.

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm       Painting plein air at location number 2

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm      Dinner, three course dinner of your choice from our menu.

Saturday night accommodation included.

Sunday

8:00 am - 9:00 am        Full breakfast of your choice.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm     Meet instructor and depart for start off point for painting.  Participants may have to provide transportation or car pool with the instructor or other participants.

 Afternoon -                 On your own to explore the shore.

Packages

What to Bring

Oil Painting Easel- French Easel,or Pochade Box , or other easel

Oil Paint- Cad Red, Alizarin Crimson(permanent), Cad yellow, Lemon 

Yellow, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, may have Cereulean Blue, Viridian Green, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Titanium White, Linseed or poppyseed oil, paint thinner like taltine.

Bristle brushes- at least a small, medium and large.

Palette.

Oil cup and solvent cup (may use small fruit cans), paint Rags

Canvas panels or stretched canvas, or primed masonite panels.

Charcoal pencil or stick.

Sketchbook.

Camp stool if you like to sit.

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