Reinventing the Landscape, or how to say green without really using it!
 
I will be giving a Plein Air Workshop on
May 30th  from 10am to 3pm

We will meet at the Lakewood Forest Preserves on route 176 just west of Fairfield 
in Wauconda.  It is home of the Lake County Discovery Museum .
 
I will demonstrate in the morning and you will paint in the afternoon.

Bring a sack lunch or visit Wauconda only 5 minutes away.
Cost is $50 per person.
 
Call 847 549 8214
to reserve your spot
or email
donnasands@att.net

On Tuesday, April 7 I gave a demonstration to the Antioch Fine Art League.

The first image shown here is where I left off at the end of the evening of explaining the color equivalent approach.




The second image is the completed piece. Note: I did not make many changes. I darked the top of the sky a bit, and added a bit more green areas.

Re-Inventing the Landscape
May 15-16, 9am - 4pm



At the State Bank of the Lakes, 1906 Holian Drive, Spring Grove, IL  60081

Use color like you’ve never used it before as you free yourself from the conformity of a traditional palette. All this, using just 4 colors!!!

Join me for this new workshop using the Color Equivalent technique. Learn to maintain the harmony of the landscape while abstracting with color.

Friday will start with a demonstration and dialogue using a photograph taken by the artist. During this demo I will explain how I am re-interpreting the imagery.

You will then start on your own painting using a photograph you have taken.

Saturday we will leave together to the Chain of Lakes State Park where I will give a quick demonstration on location followed by individual attention as you paint plein air.

$100 per member $120 for non members
Class limited to 15 people

Name:____________________________ Phone:_____________________

Address:______________________________________________________

Mail check to: Ted Foss 342 Sequoia Ct. Antioch, IL 60002

Any questions Call Donna at 847-549-8214


Supply list
GAMBLIN
Indian Yellow
Quinacidrone Magenta
Phthalo Blue

Windsor Newton
Blue Black
And any white

Boar Bristle Brushes Student Grade chiseled edge. And ½ inch boar bristle chip brush from any hardware store.
Paint medium linseed oil or  Gamblins Galykd lite
Palette
Surface to paint on 16 x 20 or larger
Masonite primed with Gesso
or canvas
Paper towels or rag
Garbage bags
Tarp for inside painting
Easel table top or floor standing
Bring lunch or you can go out.

A unique opportunity to paint with me on Saturday, February 7 or February 28 from

10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Gorton Center, 400 East Illinois Road Lake Forest, IL 60045.

Loosen up in preparation for warm weather and plein air painting. Practice working from one of your landscape photographs to create a representational or abstract piece using the color equivalent technique.

Beautiful paintings will be created with a limited palette, using four colors and white.

Gamblin Colors:

Quinacridone Magenta

Indian Yellow

Pthalo Blue,

Blue Black 

White

are needed for this class.

Deer Path Art League Members: $75
                           Non-Members: $90

Register by phoning the Deer Path Gallery at 847-234-3743.