"Paint Like a Pro" with Artist Lee Wasilik -- Saturday, October 5, 2019 9am-3pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd, Littleton CO
"Spirit Island" by Lee Wasilik
Former HFAG President Lee Wasilik presented “Paint Like a Pro”, the October workshop on paint brush types and techniques.
Many of us get wedded to using one or two brushes in our paintings but Lee really showed how becoming more versatile in our brush choices can enhance the art. For example, he demonstrated using an angle brush to create curves, which I found excellent for suggesting flower buds and tulips. He also suggested loading a flat brush with two colors, one on each side. This resulted in interesting blends that differed from loading the colors consecutively on the same side.
So many new tips and tricks, like painting watercolor over crayon, showed the endless creative possibilities that exist. One insight Lee shared that I thought particularly interesting was his take on the difference between an amateur- and a professional-looking painting. He said it comes down to one word: confidence. Confidence in laying down brushstrokes, results in more spontaneity and less overworking. The confidence comes from mastering the tools and techniques. This workshop was a great start to better understanding how to use the tools. Now all we have to do is put in the hours practicing with them!
-- Summary submitted by Patty Nash
Many of us get wedded to using one or two brushes in our paintings but Lee really showed how becoming more versatile in our brush choices can enhance the art. For example, he demonstrated using an angle brush to create curves, which I found excellent for suggesting flower buds and tulips. He also suggested loading a flat brush with two colors, one on each side. This resulted in interesting blends that differed from loading the colors consecutively on the same side.
So many new tips and tricks, like painting watercolor over crayon, showed the endless creative possibilities that exist. One insight Lee shared that I thought particularly interesting was his take on the difference between an amateur- and a professional-looking painting. He said it comes down to one word: confidence. Confidence in laying down brushstrokes, results in more spontaneity and less overworking. The confidence comes from mastering the tools and techniques. This workshop was a great start to better understanding how to use the tools. Now all we have to do is put in the hours practicing with them!
-- Summary submitted by Patty Nash
"Hallett Peak" by Lee Wasilik
Workshop materials
Brushes:
Pointed, Square, Angle, Filbert, Fan, Cheap one-inch brush from Walmart or ACE, Foam brush, Script brush, Hake brush
Materials:
Brushes:
Pointed, Square, Angle, Filbert, Fan, Cheap one-inch brush from Walmart or ACE, Foam brush, Script brush, Hake brush
Materials:
- Your favorite paint medium: oil, acrylic, etc. No pastels or colored pencils
- Water can for acrylic and watercolor painters
- Whatever you like to paint on: canvas, watercolor paper, board etc. 16 x20 inch. Four will be enough. .
- Palette or something to mix your paint on
- Any reference material that you want to use for your finished painting
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