The Naples Art Association
2022 Class Workshop Description:

PAINTING THE EVERGLADES IN OIL
February 14-16, 2022
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Brand New Workshop! Paint Florida landscapes in this exciting class. This workshop will take you (via incredible photo reference) into the various parts of the Everglades, specifically the great vistas, the trees and foliage unique to this region. It will help you get more comfortable and have a better understanding of handling the greens when painting landscapes. The class includes interesting and memorable discussions on all the basic elements of painting including,composition, massing, building form, light and shadow: and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are an incredible foundation for your painting, and whether a beginner or a person who has never ever picked up a brush, it will make sense. Plan to get paintings out of this 3 day workshop which will focus on the Florida landscape - including plains, sawgrass, various tree islands and hammocks. The emphasis will be on getting the greens correct and believable and creating atmospheric distance in your work. A series of serene and atmospheric landscapes will be painted over these 3 days of study.

After the brief morning intro, a very hands-on approach to the class, gets students organized and preparing to paint. Students will learn how to set up their palette with the basic colors and understand why this is helpful. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails and do a subsequent demonstration painting throughout the next few days for each subject that the class paints. Sometimes the demo is a step by step and sometimes the demo is done first and remains as an example you can follow and reference. There is nothing to be afraid of or self conscious of and Douglas will get you through all the tricky parts of painting landscapes, and you will have fun.

Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will discuss and demonstrate thoughts on mixing the believable greens. Reference photos will be supplied and Douglas will demonstrate and overview classic principles throughout the workshop. Depending on the skill level of each student, students are able to grow and develop at a rate that is to their comfort. Plan to bring notebook/sketchbook and enjoy all the demos along with some great stories to help you remember these principles that are the foundation of Douglas’ teaching.

Douglas’ Biography
Douglas David has painted his way across the country, capturing the beauty and spirit of the things he loves - tranquil country landscapes, sunrises and sunsets on his favorite beaches, a simple pitcher of spring lilacs or peonies, a lemon, lime or a slice of watermelon on a checked tablecloth. Paintings that reflect comfort, warmth meaning and simplicity: similar to everything important to him - his close knit family, life-long friendships, creatively fulfilling work and giving his best. A recipient of numerous regional and national awards and honors, Douglas’ teaching is a way of giving back and sharing some of his journey with those who choose to study with him. For more detailed information, visit www.douglasdavid.com.

Class supply list:
(these are not absolute, just my way of getting to a good result)
liquin
mineral spirits
Oils - Utrecht (order from Dick Blick) Cad. Red Light, Aliz Crim., Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Ultram. Blue, Ultram. Violet, Lemon Yellow, Yellow Green, Green Earth Hue, Sap Green, Prussian Green, Yellow Ochre, Ivory Black, large tube of “Permalba” White
OPTIONAL Oils - Greenish Umber Mixture, Burnt Sienna, Jaune Brilliant No 2. Holbein Ivory White, Cad Medium and Cad Red Dark
Paper Towels
disposable palette pad, palette knife
brushes- filberts- #2,4,6 maybe 8 or 10
rounds- in above sizes if you prefer round over filberts.
rounds- in really small like #0,1, or 2- to be able to put in some detail and sign
a few throw away bristle brushes from hardware store in 1" and 2-2.5" sizes
Canvases- Quantity 2-3 5"x7", 2-3 8"x10", 1-2 10"x20" or 12"x16" or 16"x20" or 15"x30" (or whatever size desired for larger painting)
And anything else student needs to help them paint well and feel comfortable.

Please prime all canvas with a thin coat of thinned down Cad Red light and white to make a pink or light red tone on canvas (acrylic is fine to tone canvas).

Douglas has a “suitcase of supplies” he brings along, it includes some recommended books, and some supplies in case a few students need a few items that are forgotten.

Douglas also will offer a “BASIC PAINT KIT” (while supplies last) which includes all the basic oils, brushes, palette knife, palette and canvas panels and medium for those who do not want to buy these supplies individually. You would need to bring some paper towels and rubber gloves. Price $150., while supplies last. Please reserve your kit when registering.

Class Tentative Outline

Day 1
1st hour: Welcome/Overview of Class & Terms.
2nd hour: Review Supplies and how to set up and get organized to paint, setting up the palette, and how to get started.
Lunch: Brown bag.
Entire Afternoon: Paint in studio.

Day 2
1st hour: Overview/Review Specifics.
All of second day: Paint in studio.
Lunch: Brown bag.

Day 3
1st hour: Overview/Review Specifics.
Most of third day: Paint in studio.
Lunch: Brown bag.
Last hour and half: Select and display various paintings accomplished / a small class show with discussions and summary by Douglas ends workshop on a very high note.

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