Painting "Painterly" from a Photo Reference with Dan Graziano

When: Sept 26-27, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Art Room at Crooked Creek Park
1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin, SC 29036
Lunch will be provided.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION (from the instructor)
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Painting "Painterly" from a Photo Reference

This two-day workshop will focus on painting “alla prima” (all at once) as well as developing greater skills of observation, simplification and quickly painting “wet on wet” to create strong “painterly” paintings. The workshop will also discuss techniques to quickly transfer the important elements from a reference photo to the canvas, creating an artistic and personal interpretation rather than simply rendering a photograph.

The first morning of the workshop begins with a brief discussion of oil painting basics (from materials to paint handling) and will also address the fundamentals of color, value, edges, perspective and other “practical” elements related to successful painting. Participants will then work on a series of timed painting exercises incorporating the techniques discussed and developing their skills of observation, simplification and quickly working in an “alla prima” manner.

Each day of the workshop will include a short painting demo by Dan with explanation of his process along the way along with plenty of one-on-one individual instruction throughout the day.

This workshop is designed for beginning to advanced painters in both oil and acrylic mediums, however proficiency in basic drawing is required. Participants will be able to choose from a wide variety of reference photos supplied by the instructor for their painting exercises.

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER SOON. Participants supply their own art supplies and equipment. A suggested supply list will be provided at registration.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
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Dan Graziano is an award winning, nationally exhibited artist whose paintings capture the hidden beauty found in the unexpected places and fleeting moments of everyday life. Incorporating dramatic light, shadow, color and perspective, his painterly compositions feature a diversity of subjects - from a simple still life to rugged coastlines, the dynamic activity of urban life, small rural towns and forgotten roadside relics. In recent years, his paintings have included a focus on café culture - busy bartenders, waiters, chefs and all its lively inhabitants. His work has been featured in numerous art publications and is in the collections of private and corporate collectors throughout the world.

SUPPLY LIST
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See the online registration page for the full supply list for this workshop.

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REGISTRATION

Registration is open to all artists. CCAL members pay $275 ($50 minimum deposit required). Non-members pay $300 ($50 minimum deposit required).

Note: This event will be held indoors. By registering for this event, you agree that you understand the risks of COVID and agree to the CCAL COVID Waiver Policy.

You can register online at www.crookedcreekart.org/ccal-workshops.

To register offline or for more information, contact Y2NhbCAhIHdvcmtzaG9wcyB8IGNyb29rZWRjcmVla2FydCAhIG9yZw==.

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