Week 14

Hi class;  here is the "Final Requirements" review for tomorrow.  Please follow these instructions as we discussed in class last week.  Thank you for a great term, even though we didn't get outside as much as we would have liked due to the weather.
Have a great break, and I hope you all gained some experience and inspiration to continue painting in gouache.  It's important to continue painting traditionally, as well as digitally on location.  It will enhance your understanding of color and lighting.
 
Please be in class at 9am/  class will end at 12 noon...
Thanks, and have a great break!
 Mike

Week 11

Hi Class;  it's going to be WAY too hot to paint outside, so once again let's meet in the LAB.  As always, bring ALL outwork and reference material to the lab.  We'll continue to work on the architectural assignment as well as the 3 landscape paintings.

Please be in class at 9am,
Thanks,
Mike

Here's a gouache painting I did for the print and licensing market

WEEK 9

HI Class; this week we'll be in the lab.  Please be sure to bring all of your original artwork for scanning, as well as all of your photo reference.  If you have taken photos for the Architectural Painting, please bring those to class as well.  If you haven't taken photos, you must do so this week.
Week 14 is fast approaching!
Please be in class at 9am..
Thanks!
Mike

Week 8

Hi Class;  This week we'll go to Descanso Gardens, just a few minutes from the Hillside campus;     
1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Ph. (818) 949-4200

PLEASE.... Be sure to double-check your supply list.  Make sure you bring a water container that closes tightly with at least 32 ozs. of water.
 Prepare your palette and paper in advance..
  1.  cut sponge and paper to fit the palette
  2.  put wet sponge in the palette
  3.  soak paper in hot water for at least 5 minutes
  4.  place wet palette paper on top of sponge
  5.  close lid and bring with you
  6.  NO large chairs; folding stools only
  7.  2 illustration boards / (1) approx: 6 x 9" and    (1) approx: 3 X 6" (value study)
  
  Admission is 6.00 with student I.D. (don't forget it)
We will meet at the umbrella tables just to the left as you enter the park.

ALSO:
Please remember to take the architectural photos this week.  Next week will be a LAB session and you will need to start your architectural painting.  The focus should be on interesting lighting. 

Please be in the park by 9:30am..
Thanks,
Mike 

 

Week 7

HI Class; this week we'll be in the lab.  Please be sure to bring all of your original artwork for scanning, as well as all of your photo reference.
Please be in class at 9am..
Thanks!
Mike

Last Weeks Gouache Demo

Week 6

Hi Class;  this week we will head back to the Arboretum in Arcadia.  Please go ahead and enter the park and wait in the "staging" area where we met last time, (just inside the entrance)

PLEASE.... Be sure to double-check your supply list.  Make sure you bring a water container that closes tightly with at least 32 ozs. of water.
 Prepare your palette and paper in advance..
  1.  cut sponge and paper to fit the palette
  2.  put wet sponge in the palette
  3.  soak paper in HOT water for at least 5 minutes
  4.  place wet palette paper on top of sponge
  5.  close lid and bring with you
  6.  NO large chairs; folding stools only
  7.  DO NOT put paint on your palette until ready to paint!
 
  Admission is 6.00 with student I.D. (don't forget it)

  Please arrive there by 9:30 ...
  Thanks,
  Mike 

Here's on of my calendar paintings in gouache

 

Week 5

HI Class; this week we'll be in the lab.  Please be sure to bring all of your original artwork for scanning, as well as all of your photo reference.
Please be in class at 9am..
Thanks!
Mike

last weeks gouache demo at Descanso