November 2nd & 3rd
at the Lake Country Art Gallery ART HOUSE
A workshop sponsored by the Lake Country Art Gallery
Paintings done in a direct manner, especially by an artist with a solid understanding of painting fundamentals, have a power and freshness difficult to attain otherwise. Modern acrylics are an ideal tool for those wishing to explore this method.
Join artist Rick Cepella, who paints with great expressiveness in his wild landscape works, in a two day weekend course that will delve into the tools and techniques available to artists wishing a freer means of expression while honoring the traditions of solid drawing and design. Participants will explore various acrylic mediums, painting tools and surfaces as well as the work of artists, both representational and abstract, who have excelled at this method. Come prepared to use a lot of paint and to fill many surfaces. Some painting experience is an asset .
Rick Cepella is a painter, art instructor and cartoonish / illustrator living in Powell River, BC. Rick has taught art to thousands of students for over 25 years at numerous art schools, public art galleries, including The Okanagan School of the Arts, Selkirk College and the Kootenay School of the Arts (now Selkirk College). He will be the Caetani Centre (Vernon) artist is residence in October.
Supplies:
Bring your customary supplies but jars of paint and medium ( as opposed to small tubes) are recommended, as are larger brushes. Cheap but sturdy canvas, paper or board in sizes that will challenge you are recommended.
Acrylic medium will be provided with the course.
Please bring samples of your work and examples of artwork you admire.
Two day workshop
$225 members
$250 for non-members - includes a new membership to LCAG
please contact the gallery to register - lakecountryartgallery@shaw.ca / 250-766-1299
at the Lake Country Art Gallery ART HOUSE
A workshop sponsored by the Lake Country Art Gallery
Paintings done in a direct manner, especially by an artist with a solid understanding of painting fundamentals, have a power and freshness difficult to attain otherwise. Modern acrylics are an ideal tool for those wishing to explore this method.
Join artist Rick Cepella, who paints with great expressiveness in his wild landscape works, in a two day weekend course that will delve into the tools and techniques available to artists wishing a freer means of expression while honoring the traditions of solid drawing and design. Participants will explore various acrylic mediums, painting tools and surfaces as well as the work of artists, both representational and abstract, who have excelled at this method. Come prepared to use a lot of paint and to fill many surfaces. Some painting experience is an asset .
Rick Cepella is a painter, art instructor and cartoonish / illustrator living in Powell River, BC. Rick has taught art to thousands of students for over 25 years at numerous art schools, public art galleries, including The Okanagan School of the Arts, Selkirk College and the Kootenay School of the Arts (now Selkirk College). He will be the Caetani Centre (Vernon) artist is residence in October.
Supplies:
Bring your customary supplies but jars of paint and medium ( as opposed to small tubes) are recommended, as are larger brushes. Cheap but sturdy canvas, paper or board in sizes that will challenge you are recommended.
Acrylic medium will be provided with the course.
Please bring samples of your work and examples of artwork you admire.
Two day workshop
$225 members
$250 for non-members - includes a new membership to LCAG
please contact the gallery to register - lakecountryartgallery@shaw.ca / 250-766-1299
