Charlie Hunter Workshop - June 2022

Class Description:

Color gets the credit, but value does the work!” It’s a phrase you have probably heard before, but what does it mean? During this intensive three-day workshop, dive into the world of values and composition with master artist Charlie Hunter.

We will focus on how to build stronger paintings through values, edges, drawing and composition -rather than relying on color to make our paintings sing. By simplifying forms and emphasizing composition, your work can take on a power that will truly make it stand out.

While the focus of class will be to paint landscapes from life, we will also discuss an often-overlooked step that pays off in spades - creating drawings to help solve problems prior to laying brush to surface. Multiple demos by Hunter will show how he goes about creating his award-winning work. Students are sure to leave this class laughing, challenged, and armed with…