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“Nature is not only all that is visible, it also includes the inner pictures of the soul.” E. Munch
The brushstrokes are a way of conveying the primary message or intent of the painting so my new workshop is focused on the calligraphic elements that are part of my painting process: the lines, dots, brush marks, and abstract tiny shapes that I use to connect all aspects and unify the whole composition.
My paintings are built up with loose layered washes to create a suggestion of the subject. When I add lines and brush marks, I try to bring all the details into focus. If we overwork the calligraphic elements, the center of interest is lost so the correct amount of brush marks is one of the most difficult things in watercolor.
I will demonstrate some key points about brush holding, and how to use a relaxed grip rather than gripping the brush tightly. We will talk about line thickness, how I use the flat and the round brushes, the right radio of pigment and water, the “comma” brush stroke, the fingers and wrist positions, how the brush touches the paper and delivers pigment, and how to lift out pigment from the paper and suggest negative lines.
Fall is right around the corner, it’s my favorite season so far so I will paint some iconic fall subjects.
The first subject will be fall leaves. This time we will focus on the branch of leaves: we will talk about the leaf veins, how to suggest them, and how to use those lines to emphasize the leaf structure.
The main demo will be a detailed explanation of trees, foliage, trunks, and branches: I will demonstrate a fall landscape, the trunk textures, the trunk grooves, the horizontal and vertical brushstrokes that are part of the tree structure, the grass and the landscape dry textures. I want to demonstrate a tree with white barks like the birch tree.
The last demo will be a sunflower demo. This time I want to focus on the sunflower buds. They look like stars, they embrace the yellow petals and it’s an excellent opportunity to work with calligraphic brush strokes. The elongated sunflower petal with its subtle texture will also be painted in this workshop. An explanation of stem placement is also included.
This workshop was requested by many workshop participants: a close-up look at the painting's brush strokes with an emphasis on how to explore the endless brush possibilities. It’s unique, it’s a workshop about the foundation of a painting and won’t be repeated.
- Do you know how to add expressive brush strokes?
- Do you know how to paint clean, smooth, and confident lines?
- Do you know how to represent an interest variation in line quality?
- Do you know how to use lines and brush marks to emphasize the focal point?
The brushstrokes are a way of conveying the primary message or intent of the painting so my new workshop is focused on the calligraphic elements that are part of my painting process: the lines, dots, brush marks, and abstract tiny shapes that I use to connect all aspects and unify the whole composition.
My paintings are built up with loose layered washes to create a suggestion of the subject. When I add lines and brush marks, I try to bring all the details into focus. If we overwork the calligraphic elements, the center of interest is lost so the correct amount of brush marks is one of the most difficult things in watercolor.
I will demonstrate some key points about brush holding, and how to use a relaxed grip rather than gripping the brush tightly. We will talk about line thickness, how I use the flat and the round brushes, the right radio of pigment and water, the “comma” brush stroke, the fingers and wrist positions, how the brush touches the paper and delivers pigment, and how to lift out pigment from the paper and suggest negative lines.
Fall is right around the corner, it’s my favorite season so far so I will paint some iconic fall subjects.
The first subject will be fall leaves. This time we will focus on the branch of leaves: we will talk about the leaf veins, how to suggest them, and how to use those lines to emphasize the leaf structure.
The main demo will be a detailed explanation of trees, foliage, trunks, and branches: I will demonstrate a fall landscape, the trunk textures, the trunk grooves, the horizontal and vertical brushstrokes that are part of the tree structure, the grass and the landscape dry textures. I want to demonstrate a tree with white barks like the birch tree.
The last demo will be a sunflower demo. This time I want to focus on the sunflower buds. They look like stars, they embrace the yellow petals and it’s an excellent opportunity to work with calligraphic brush strokes. The elongated sunflower petal with its subtle texture will also be painted in this workshop. An explanation of stem placement is also included.
This workshop was requested by many workshop participants: a close-up look at the painting's brush strokes with an emphasis on how to explore the endless brush possibilities. It’s unique, it’s a workshop about the foundation of a painting and won’t be repeated.
Photos are for illustration only.
Workshop Topics
a) Brush Strokes: An Endless Combination of Movements:
DEMONSTRATIONS:
b) Fall Landscapes: The Willingness to Explore:
DEMONSTRATIONS:
c) The Sunflower Composition: The Stunning Flower and Buds:
DEMONSTRATION:
1. Sunflower Composition with Buds.
This workshop is a two-day format: the second day will be a mentoring session. You can send one painting to my email from September 10 to September 13 (by morning). I will clear your questions and provide some feedback about your paintings on September 13 (the second session).
a) Brush Strokes: An Endless Combination of Movements:
- Lines: Flat and Round Brushes;
- Hard and Lost Lines;
- One Brush, Many Possibilities;
- The Hand, the Wrist and the Fingers;
- Paint and Water Radio;
- Dry Brush Marks;
- Wet on Wet Brush Marks;
- Lines and the Support of the Composition;
- Balance and Direction;
- Dots, Commas and Abstract Tiny Shapes;
- The Floating Brush;
- The Rigger Brush;
- The Fan Brush;
- Base Lines of a Painting;
- The Importance of Form;
- Common Mistakes: Calligraphic Elements.
DEMONSTRATIONS:
- Sketches and Exercises About Calligraphic Elements: Lines, Dots and Brush Marks
b) Fall Landscapes: The Willingness to Explore:
- Fall Colors: Best Color Mixings;
- Landscape Composition;
- Trees, Trunks and Branches;
- The Creative Landscape;
- Variations Inside the Same Outline;
- Edges and Surfaces in Landscape Drawing;
- Grass Textures;
- Tiny Brush Strokes; Depth;
- Suggesting the Tree Bark.
DEMONSTRATIONS:
- Sketches About Trees and Landscapes;
- The Fall Landscape: Trees With White Barks.
c) The Sunflower Composition: The Stunning Flower and Buds:
- Flower Composition;
- Fall Colors;
- Stems: Rich and Bold Lines;
- The Stems: Calligraphic Elements;
- Petals Texture;
- The Center of The Flower: Dots and Brush Strokes
DEMONSTRATION:
1. Sunflower Composition with Buds.
This workshop is a two-day format: the second day will be a mentoring session. You can send one painting to my email from September 10 to September 13 (by morning). I will clear your questions and provide some feedback about your paintings on September 13 (the second session).
Photos are for illustration only.
WORKSHOP BENEFITS:
- A limited number of participants: you can interact with me and ask your questions.
- 100% live and interactive like my in-person workshops.
- Q&A will be available after each demo: my 20 years of experience as a painting tutor will help you to reach your goals as an artist.
- Five days before the workshop you will receive my list of materials (colors, paints, brands, brushes, watercolor paper suggestions, and many photos/references).
- All workshop demos and sketch photos will be sent out to you after the workshop within five days.
- The second session is a live critique/mentoring session: I will provide some feedback about your paintings. I will also clear your questions and repeat, if necessary, a few things explained in the first session.
- The demonstrations will be uploaded to my Youtube Channel. You will receive a private Youtube link and this link will be active for a limited time so you can watch the demos as many times as you want.
Photos are for illustration only.
Registration: via Paypal
After your registration, a follow-up email will be sent to you within 48 hours with additional orientation for this workshop.
Please, note that a free zoom account is necessary to join Fabio Cembranelli's workshop.
Cancellation Policy:
If you withdraw from the workshop 7 (seven) days before the first session and ask for a refund, a 60% refund will be issued. No refunds can be given for withdrawals made within 7 days of the first session.
If you withdraw from the workshop 7 (seven) days before the first session and decide to attend a future workshop, your payment can be fully transferred to one of my future workshops. You just need to email me and ask for a payment transfer.
After your registration, a follow-up email will be sent to you within 48 hours with additional orientation for this workshop.
Please, note that a free zoom account is necessary to join Fabio Cembranelli's workshop.
Cancellation Policy:
If you withdraw from the workshop 7 (seven) days before the first session and ask for a refund, a 60% refund will be issued. No refunds can be given for withdrawals made within 7 days of the first session.
If you withdraw from the workshop 7 (seven) days before the first session and decide to attend a future workshop, your payment can be fully transferred to one of my future workshops. You just need to email me and ask for a payment transfer.
Photos are for illustration only.