Current Workshops
The following workshops are coming in March thru May 2021:
>> April 15-17, 2021 via Zoom -- Laura Lein-Svencner "Inspiration, Process and Collage"
>> April 30 & May 1, 2021 -- Bob Burridge "Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting"
Brian Hubbell - "Let's Paint a Wonderful Landscape" via Zoom
Saturday, March 13, 2021 -- 9am - Noon
HFAG Member - $25 Non-HFAG Member - $30
Saturday, March 13, 2021 -- 9am - Noon
HFAG Member - $25 Non-HFAG Member - $30
History and Bio: >> Download Supply List
Brian's drawing, cartooning and painting began in early childhood, and led to commissioned artwork in his college years. He began showing pen and ink and charcoal sketches, acrylic and oil portraits and western paintings in galleries and businesses in central and southern Colorado. As part of his artistic endeavors, he also became a political cartoonist, having a lot of fun lampooning then noted politicians: Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and others. His cartoons were published in regional periodicals and newspapers.
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Actively engaged in Colorado's outdoor life, Brian is an accomplished mountain climber - having scaled 44 of Colorado's fourteen thousand foot peaks, and a number of the Washington and Oregon's higher peaks (Rainier, Hood, Adams).
It's no surprise that his love for the outdoors transfers into his primary artistic subjects of western art and landscapes, and more recently, seascapes and island themes. He and his family share a deep love and attachment to Maui and the Hawaiian islands. Scuba, snorkeling, and open ocean swimming are all activities of preference as Brian and his family have made a point of frequenting the islands annually, for many years. |
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Brian enjoys rendering and realism, without sacrificing color and appeal. His primary medium of choice is oil on canvas.
Supply List:
- An ample supply and full compliment of ACRYLIC PAINTS including the primary and secondary colors, must haves: sky (cerulean) blue, white, yellow, red, orange, green, brown.
- CANVAS of choice, preferably at least 16”x 10” up to a 20”x 24” in size.
Use what you want, but this range is best for teaching - PAINT BRUSHES of choice, small medium and large, plus a plastic glass of water for the brushes, and paper towels.
- OPTIONAL, NOT REQUIRED, but great to have: an ample array of OIL PAINTS and ODORLESS PAINT THINNER. (Again, not required, but I will work with those who have oil paints).
Laura Lein-Svencner - "Inspiration, Process and Collage" Workshop via Zoom
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 15-17, 2021 -- 9am - Noon
HFAG Member - $75 ($25x3) Non-HFAG Member - $90 ($30x3)
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 15-17, 2021 -- 9am - Noon
HFAG Member - $75 ($25x3) Non-HFAG Member - $90 ($30x3)
We can find paper anywhere and we can also purchase paper to use in our collage artwork. Our preference to papers is very personal. This workshop will have us repurposing found papers and altering their surface. Creating a palette of papers to choose from and learning about color, texture, value, shapes, and other design elements. We may not even notice this aspect because we will be practicing the art of responding with our choices as we touch every part our palettes we created.
Each half day session will include a demo and time for everyone to work on their own collage palette. After our session time is over you will have the rest of the day to make more papers and coat them to be ready for the final day of assembling your collages with the Tack Iron method. Working with the acrylics glazing mediums in wonderful ways to added depth to your work. Student will end up with a 12 x 12 collage ready to mat and frame.
Each half day session will include a demo and time for everyone to work on their own collage palette. After our session time is over you will have the rest of the day to make more papers and coat them to be ready for the final day of assembling your collages with the Tack Iron method. Working with the acrylics glazing mediums in wonderful ways to added depth to your work. Student will end up with a 12 x 12 collage ready to mat and frame.
A Natural Cause and Effect
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Anticipate
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Be in our Forest
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Bringing it all to the Surface
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Circle Thing
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Cottonwood Candy
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Supply List:
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Assortment of papers
140 lb. Watercolor paper, hot or cold press. Cut to 1-12 x 12, 1-6 x 6
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Golden Gloss is recommended
Acrylic Paints, assortment
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Glazing Medium
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Optional Wax Crayons
Nice flat brush
Small Point for details
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Spray Drawing Materials Optional
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Any brand of Gesso will work
1 Chip Brush would be great -- hardware store
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Bob Burridge - "Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting" Zoom Workshop -- It's like 4 years of Art School!
Friday April 30 & Saturday, May 1, 2021 -- 9am - Noon
HFAG Member - $100 ($50x2) Non-HFAG Member - $130 ($65x2)
Friday April 30 & Saturday, May 1, 2021 -- 9am - Noon
HFAG Member - $100 ($50x2) Non-HFAG Member - $130 ($65x2)
Nationally Known Artist Burridge’s popular “Loosen Up” workshops nurture individual success and personal enrichment with a big emphasis on daily painting projects at your own pace. It is stress-free, but be warned; you could end up with too much enthusiasm for painting.
This Burridge flagship workshop offers a variety of painting subjects for everyone. Designed for the professional painter who is stuck in a style as well as for the novice who wants to conquer their fear of painting. Starting each day with multiple, small “warm-up painting exercises” and up to larger-format paintings, Burridge’s positive approach towards the act of painting will inspire you to loosen up, have fun again and paint more!
Expect an intense, concentrated and lively workshop where you will create many works of art using spontaneity for maximum effect. This workshop has become a must for artists who want the confidence and permission to paint the way they have always wanted to paint.
Students will receive notes of useful and need-to-know information via email. Burridge’s newest color combination technique is also demonstrated. A positive attitude is a must!
This Burridge flagship workshop offers a variety of painting subjects for everyone. Designed for the professional painter who is stuck in a style as well as for the novice who wants to conquer their fear of painting. Starting each day with multiple, small “warm-up painting exercises” and up to larger-format paintings, Burridge’s positive approach towards the act of painting will inspire you to loosen up, have fun again and paint more!
Expect an intense, concentrated and lively workshop where you will create many works of art using spontaneity for maximum effect. This workshop has become a must for artists who want the confidence and permission to paint the way they have always wanted to paint.
Students will receive notes of useful and need-to-know information via email. Burridge’s newest color combination technique is also demonstrated. A positive attitude is a must!
Bottles
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Foggy Morning
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Magic Doughnut Machine
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Wall of WarmUps
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Suggested Materials List:
This is only a suggested materials list. Do not feel obligated to purchase everything on this list. Purchase what you think you will need and use.
This is only a suggested materials list. Do not feel obligated to purchase everything on this list. Purchase what you think you will need and use.
- Paints: Any professional-grade acrylic paint (no cheap, student grade paints).
Your choice of colors. Bob will use Holbein Artist Acrylics. - Any water soluble crayons or drawing pencils – dark and your choice of color.
- Brushes: Acrylic/Blend combos, 1” Flat or Round and several 2” brushes for acrylic painting.
- For cleaning brushes: Murphys Oil Soap, “Original Formula” or The Masters Brush Cleaner. You will use this daily, after the workshop.
- Surfaces: Large Watercolor Paper Sketch Pads, 9x12, 11x14 or 18x24 inch. You can also use full sheets of watercolor paper, 140 lb or 300 lb. CP. Per day you may need up to 2 full sheets (22x30 inches). Bob will use Kilimanjaro Watercolor Paper, 22x30 inches, 300 lb CP.
Optional: Also, small pre-gessoed canvases - as many per day as you want. (should fit on your painting table) No large canvases. - One pint of thick white professional acrylic gesso.
- Final Coat: Brush-on water-based POLYMER VARNISH with UVLS for “sealing” all paintings… gloss, semi gloss or matte. Bob uses Minwax Polycrylic Water-Based from the hardware store. (You will use this after the workshop.)
If you need any additional information, contact the workshop director,
Mary Kay Jacobus at mkstudio@comcast.net; tel. 303-594-4667.
Mary Kay Jacobus at mkstudio@comcast.net; tel. 303-594-4667.
Paint DayThursday paint days at Ascension Lutheran Church are not currently meeting.
These are uninstructed sessions where you can paint and share ideas with other artists. A $1.00 donation is requested to help defray the cost of renting the space. Ascension Lutheran Church 1701 W. Caley Ave. Littleton, CO "Paint Day" is also open to non-members.
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January Art Challenge by Beatrice Drury
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