Suggest Rather than Render with Dan Graziano
Skill Level: Beginning to advanced painters in both oil and acrylic mediums. Proficiency in basic drawing is required.
Thursday – Saturday, August 7 – 9, 2025; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$200 deposit/$650 members/$700 non-members
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This three-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”. Most importantly, we will discuss how thoughtfully and purposely “suggesting” and editing the elements of a composition – rather than simply “rendering” every detail of your reference – will create stronger, more compelling and “painterly” painting.
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, “suggestion” 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 including plenty of question/answer and one-on-one individual instruction throughout the day. Participants are encouraged to bring their own photos to paint from or may choose from photo resources brought by the instructor.
Graziano is an award winning, nationally exhibited artist whose paintings capture the hidden beauty found in the ordinary and unexpected fleeting moments of everyday life. Incorporating dramatic light, shadow, color and perspective, his compositions feature a diversity of subjects – from a simple still life to rugged coastlines, active urban life, lively cafes and bars, small rural towns and forgotten roadside relics. His work has been featured in numerous publications and is in the collections of private and corporate collectors throughout the world.
His artistic vision began taking shape in the 60’s, during America’s explosive political, cultural and artistic awakening. His first formal training focused on advertising and illustration, but a career opportunity in architecture and urban planning altered his original direction. For more information, visit dangrazianofineart.com.
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