Post-Workshop Update [Mark Stephenson - Painting From Life]:
"The workshop was really very educational and fun, Mark knows a lot about the 'Old Masters' and shared his knowledge with all of us. Whether you paint with oil, watercolor or pastel, he was able to teach us his way of painting, his techniques and use of colors. We had a good turn out, not too big so Mark could really spent a lot of time with everybody that attended. Thanks Mark!" - Jutta Vest

Mark Stephenson - Painting From Life: June 27-29, 2010

Mr. Stephenson will be teaching oils but will work with other mediums, as well. The workshop fee will be $90 for members and $130 for non-members. You may contact Jutta Vest to sign up and pay for the workshop. The workshop will be held at Fire Station #8 in Concord, off of Old Charlotte Road.

Schedule:

• June 27th: 10am - 4pm (Lunch break will be ~12pm. Please bring your own lunch.)
  
• June 28th: 10am - 4pm (Lunch break will be ~12pm. Please bring your own lunch.)
  
• June 29th: 1pm - 5pm (NOT 2pm - 4pm as originally stated in Jutta's email)

Suggested Supplies:

• Various long handle brushes, including filberts and flats, large (#10 or #12) to small (#4, or smaller). Bristle (hogs hair or natural) brushes preferred.
• Oil Colors - Whatever you have, but at minimum:
  • Titanium White
  • Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Burnt Umber
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Venetian Red (Optional)
  • Cadmium Red Medium (or any RED - Optional)
  • Medium Yellow (or any YELLOW - Optional)
• Canvas - It would be wise to have at least two. Any type will do. Minimum size: 16x20. Maximum size depends on your easel. "Canvas Board" not recommended.
• Paint Palette
• Odorless Paint Thinner
• Linseed Oil
• Paper Towels and Cotton Rags
• Soap - For washing brushes
• Easel - Should be large enough so that if you choose to stand, the canvas will be head-high (which Mark recommends). No table easels, because they are too small and are very prone to slip.

Click here to visit Mark's Website!