John Heinrichs will be in the Florida Keys beginning June 12. He will be available for several painting workshops instructing techniques which will allow the artist to continue painting the types of tropical scenes prevalent in the Keys! It is also an opportunity to learn how to paint in oils in a nontoxic manner. This presents a safe environment for children, pets, and others who would be allergic or sensitive to the thinners and painting mediums which contain toxic materials. Featured paints will be the nontoxic oil paints from Alexander Art. Space is limited to a maximum of 3 artists for each workshop and the schedule will be somewhat impromptu. Cost is $75.00 per person, per workshop, which includes all paints, brush cleaners, mediums, use of brushes, canvas, use of easel and disposable items like paper towels and paper palette. If you are interested in this unique experience, contact John using the Contact Page to receive further information.
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Painting Workshop in the Keys!
Thursday, May 20th, 2010Using Creativity to Paint
Monday, January 4th, 2010Inspiration for a painting can come from a single point or source, but it can also come from several sources which are melded into a new creation. Such was the case in a recent painting entitled, “Monochromatic Seas.” The basic color palette and basic layout came from an artist’s painting from 20 years ago. Lowell Speers, a Master Artist for Alexander Art, painted a similar seascape which he called, “Monochromatic Seascape.” As an Alexander Certified Instructor, I can use the works of these older Masters in my workshops and for my own use in developing new works. In this case, I used somewhat the background Lowell had originally painted. However, I parted company with Lowell on the foreground. To me, the original scene needed some action, some movement, something that spoke of life. So I drew on my own experience as a Seascape Artist and painted my wave in the foreground. The result is a new experience. This is just an example of how different resources can be used to make a new scene.