LIVE ONLINE COURSE
The Ocean in Motion
with Gaye Adams, Master Artist & Mentor
Capture the movement and power of the sea and sun in your next seascape.
You’ll Learn:
How to edit down the complexity of the sea
How to see the colors and values correctly, to create the forms of waves
How to handle reflective beaches and linear perspective on shorelines
SESSION 1 – you’ll start with a short slide show covering basic principles, followed by a demonstration from the instructor. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions as they come up.
For homework, you’ll paint the same reference as demonstrated.
SESSION 2 – you’ll receive feedback on your work during a friendly critique session, followed by a guided paint-along with real-time coaching. If you choose to participate in the optional paint-along, you can share your progress and receive personalized suggestions from the instructor. It’s a supportive and encouraging environment!
Audience: Fine Art Painters
Mediums: Oil, Acrylic
Stage: Aspiring, Emerging
*Course will be taught in Oil
Runs: Saturday, February 15, 2025
& Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 11am – 2pm MT
$195.00
23 in stock
Price in USD
Course Description
Have you ever wanted to paint a seascape but felt overwhelmed by where to start? You’re not alone—it’s no small task to capture the ever-changing movement and power of the sea. In this course, by Master Artist Gaye Adams, you’ll learn to navigate the complexity and break it down into something you can handle.
In this two-class course, Gaye will walk you through the essential structure of waves, helping you find the “bones” of a seascape. You’ll learn how to simplify what you see, edit down details, and create edges that bring the entire scene to life.
During the first session, Gaye will introduce key principles of seascape painting and demonstrate how to apply them in practice. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get clarity. Afterward, you’ll be given a homework assignment—your chance to practice using Gaye’s reference painting.
The second session is your time to dive in! You can paint along with Gaye and receive real-time coaching. If you’re ready to share your work, Gaye will provide personalized feedback. Prefer to paint at your own pace? That’s completely fine too—whatever helps you feel most comfortable while learning.
Supply List
Supports two 8″ x 10″ well gessoed panels or canvases
Brushes: I use flats and brights primarily, 1/4 inch to 3/4, well shaped
Palette Knife: a smaller flexible one
Paints:
- Titanium White
- Cad Yellow light
- Cad Red Light
- Yellow Ochre
- Transparent Earth Red (also called transparent red iron oxide)
- Alizarin Crimson
- Ultramarine Blue
- Pthalo Blue
- These are oil pigments, acrylicists might want to add a prussian blue and a cad red medium.
- I suggest professional quality paints – you really do get what you pay for!
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!
🎥 COURSE RECORDINGS available for 1-MONTH after the course ends!
High School, University, and College students get 20% OFF. See FAQs at the bottom of page.
“I really enjoyed the course « Create Compelling Light » by Gaye Adam’s. Gaye has a knack for communicating her knowledge to others and shared some very practical tips and tools that artists of any level can use and apply in their own creative process!
~ Natalie (Mastrius member)
“Gaye Adams in an incredible painter and instructor….she has a great sense of humour…Her teaching methods are relaxed and to the point. It somehow creates an eagerness in me to really apply myself and what I have learned. She holds nothing back”
~ Lynda Baxter (Mastrius member)
“Gaye is a rare gem with the combined skills of being a talented painter but also a great teacher. She has so much knowledge. She genuinely cares about her students progress and gives honest and valuable critique of homework. She shares practical tools and techniques that you can use going forward. She not only teaches you to see the bones of your reference material, but also to become aware of “The sophisticated neutrals” and how to make them. I will definitely be back for more!”
~ Jette Dapoz (Mastrius member)
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.
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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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