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We’ve all done it. We’ve painted a great subject and have avoided the background until the last minute. Now what?!? We end up painting a washy, “safe” background that does little to enhance our subject. NO MORE!

In this workshop students will learn how to combine realism and abstraction to take their work to the next level. The class will delve into
color choices, value, timing, ways to connect background and subject, design, texture, pattern and more. Students will explore these concepts by first doing a number of creative studies and exercises. These will become a springboard for creating one or more large, finished paintings in class.

Robin’s numerous demos are focused, brief, and filled with creative ideas that students can incorporate into their own work. Her primary focus will be a contemporary approach to still life and florals, but subjects such as portrait and figure will also be discussed. The atmosphere is relaxed, and playful and group discussions and ideas are encouraged!

This is a great opportunity to learn ways to jazz up your backgrounds (thus, overall paintings) through left- and right-brain thinking. Most importantly, it’s a great way to break the habit of working strictly from photos. Robin will email sample subjects prior to class that students may print and work from but encourages everyone to
bring additional reference photos to class.

Robin Poteet is as passionate about teaching as she is about painting. Her strong design sense comes from a successful career in graphic design and illustration for major US corporations.

Dates & Times of Workshop:
• Day One – Monday, January 30th: 10:00 a.m. – Noon… (1/2-hour lunch break) … 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
• Day Two – Tuesday, January 31st: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Free day to finish painting(s)… Wednesday, February 1st
• Day Three – Thursday, February 2nd: 10:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Cost: DWS Members: $195. Non-Members: $240.