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CreaTE COMPELLING LIGHT

with Gaye Adams, Master Artist & Mentor

Learn how to create the illusion of light. It’s a skill anyone can learn and it’s simpler than you think!

Audience: Fine Art Painters
Medium: Acrylic, Oil
Stage: Aspiring, Emerging

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Starts Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024
Weekly for 3 weeks
Nov 6 | Nov 13 | Nov 20
11am – 2pm MT

EARLY BIRD 10% OFF
Use code: GAYE10 at checkout
Expires: Sept 25, 2024

$321.00

Note: Price in $USD

27 in stock

Recordings available for 1-month after course ends.
High School, University, and College students get 20% OFF.
See FAQs at the bottom of page.

“Gaye is a fabulous teacher and mentor! I feel extremely fortunate to have found her when I first started oils as she was instrumental in guiding me through each step of the way from beginner to recently attaining my Signature Status with the FCA. She is one of the best: knowledgeable, respectful, encouraging, and supportive.”

– Leslie Lendvoy, Vancouver, BC

“Dedicated and talented with a wealth of experience, Gaye is truly master artist and teacher. Through her workshops, she was able to demystify plein air for me, breaking it down into very do-able steps, that I still follow. I’m no longer intimidated by getting out and painting outdoors. It was through my very fortunate opportunity to work in a mentorship with Gaye that I credit my most significant leap of improvement. “

Kate Tooke, Vernon BC

Course Description

Creating the illusion of light from mere paint is not rocket science, although it seems like there is a certain “magic” around this process that feels elusive to many painters. In this three-session course, you’ll learn how to train your eyes to see precise color and value mixtures, so that you can paint light perfectly every time!

Creating compelling light involves merely seeing the color and value relationships accurately, and then knowing how to arrive at those mixtures successfully.

Through demonstration, practice, in and out of class, and critiques, you’ll learn color mixing, and how to achieve the correct values, saturations, and hues.

  • The first session will be focused on teaching and a demo. Students will be given homework to do the same painting on their own time.
  • The second session will start with critiques of the homework paintings submitted, and then another demo by the instructor. Your homework assignment will be to paint one of your own references and apply the principles learned in the first session.
  • The third session will be a critique of the homework and one last demo by Gaye.

You Will Learn:

  • How to SEE the correct values and colors for all types of light
  • How to MIX the correct values and colors
  • How to “TURN ON THE LIGHT” in your paintings, creating the illusion of SUNLIGHT and ATMOSPHERE
Supply List

I will be working in oils, but both oil painters and acrylicists will benefit.

For the exercises in class, students should have a good small size metal palette knife, small canvases (6″ x 8″ or 8″ x 10″)

Pigments for oil painters:

  • Titanium white
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Pthalo Blue
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Transparent Earth Red (or transparent iron oxide)
  • Indian Yellow
  • Ivory Black
  • Yellow Ochre
  • Cad Yellow Light

Acrylic painters will want to include:

  • Pyrolle Red
  • Prussian Blue

 

Instructor Bio

I have been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember. And it has always brought me a sense of satisfaction and joy.

My paintings are not difficult to understand; they are merely an exploration of that which brings me joy, and makes my heart skip a beat. That is the experience I wish to share with those that view my paintings – to stir the imagination and quicken the spirit and transport to a wild and interesting place.

The single most compelling aspect of art making for me is creating the illusion of light with mere paint. It is always a challenge, and is always engaging. That alchemy for me is pretty heady stuff.

In addition to painting I enjoy a lovely connection with those looking to shorten their learning curve by studying with me. Turns out I really enjoy sharing my passion, and love to take students on my plein-air adventures in particular. Check out my workshops page if that is something that sounds appealing to you.

Whether you are here to look at paintings or to find out some more about workshops, welcome. Thank you so much for your interest!

plein air painting by Gaye Adams
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Plein air ocean painting by Gaye Adams
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Plein air forest painting by Gaye Adams
plein air painting of a beach

LIVE COURSE FAQ

How many registrations are required for a course to start?

A minimum of 8 registrations are required.  If 8 registrations are not received by the time the course is 24 hours from starting, the course will be cancelled and all registrants will receive complete refunds.

What is the maximum number of people in a course?

This varies for each course.  The maximum number of registrations is decided by the instructor.

Can I get a refund?

Up until 72 hours before a course’s first session you can receive a complete refund. You can cancel your registration via the My Account portal, or by contacting [email protected].

After this time no refunds will be given (if you have extenuating circumstances you believe justify a refund, contact us at [email protected]).

Can I register for a course already in progress?

No. Once a course has started, no new registrations are accepted.

Where will my course be held?

All courses meet online over Zoom. You will need a device equipped with a camera and a microphone to fully participate. 

If you have not used Zoom before, learn about how to use it here.

If you don’t regularly use Zoom, we recommend you join your first session 10-15 minutes early in case your computer needs to install or update Zoom.

How do I join my course?

You will receive a welcome email from [email protected] when you register.  This email includes the Zoom link to join your course session.  You will also receive 24 hour and 2 hour reminder emails before each session, and each of these emails includes the Zoom link.  You can also access the Zoom link to join your course in your MastriusChat group.

Are the sessions recorded?

Yes, every session is recorded and are typically available 24 hours after a session ends.  All session recordings will remain available for the duration of the course, and for one month following the last session.  The recordings are viewable within the MastriusChat platform, and cannot be downloaded.

What if I miss a session?

You’ll be able to watch the session’s recording.  If you have questions the recording doesn’t address, you can ask them in the chat feed of your course’s private MastriusChat group.

What is MastriusChat?

MastriusChat is an online discussion platform.  You and your fellow course registrants will be assigned to a private MastriusChat group where you can connect and support eachother via the chat “feed”. Your group is also where you’ll access the session recordings. Other resources in your MastriusChat group include a link to join your course sessions, and a library your instructor can use to share resources.

What is a Navigator?

A Navigator is an artist who joins your course to ensure both instructor and registrants have an enjoyable experience. They support (as required) with technology, timekeeping, moderating questions, and between-session discussions on MastriusChat. The Navigator has also joined the course as participant, and just like you, they’re wanting to grow their skills and learn the material.

I’m not ready to register because I still have questions. Who do I contact?

We’d be happy to help! 

Reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll do our best to support you.

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