May 25th - 26th, 2024
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Federation Academy 1310 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S1
Level: Suitable for Beginner & Intermediate Level
Medium: Acrylic & Oil
Workshop Overview:
Many artists believe that the best way to create a colourful painting is to add more colour or make the colour more intense. Unfortunately, this often leads to paintings that are perceived by the viewer to be garish and loud; these artworks often lack subtlety and sophistication. In fact, one of the best ways to create colourful paintings is to strategically place greys beside or around small amounts of intense colour. The term ‘grey’ refers to any colour on the inside of the colour wheel, usually created when you mix colours that sit across from each other.
For those wanting to improve the impact of colour in their paintings, this workshop consists of exercises, studies and demos specifically designed to help you develop your eye to create colourful greys. Main topics will include the following:
About Lalita Hamill, AFCA:
Lalita is a sought-after instructor and juror who specializes in contemporary realism, especially of figures, still life and landscapes. She attended the Vancouver Academy of Art for four years, where she studied traditional painting methods from classically trained instructors. Lalita is a Signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, and an Associate Member of Oil Painters of America. She has been teaching for over 30 years, facilitated public monthly critiques for 10 years, and has been running a weekly contemporary atelier program out of her studio for seven years. Lalita designed the Foundations Program for the Federation of Canadian Artists. She is accomplished in oils, acrylics and watercolour, and specializes in art assessment and composition.
Lalita has a degree in Philosophy and English, and is also a writer, musician, facilitator, and XR Designer. “I paint to gently awaken in myself and others that which has been lost, hidden, or buried.” - L.C. Hamill Visit www.lalitahamill.com
Student Testimonials:
Members: $290.00
Non-Members: $340.00
Register online by clicking "Register Now", or register by phone at 604-681-2744, or at the Federation Gallery (Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm).
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