Understanding the Dutch Masters Painting Process
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Understanding the Dutch Masters Painting Process
1-Day Oil Painting Demo
In this one-day oil painting demo and lecture, we’ll take a deep dive into the common working methods of Dutch artists from the 16th and 17th century. Instructor Eric Johnson will walk you through how to simplify the process that many of the Dutch master painters would have worked along with the material and limitations that they had.
We’ll cover:
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Analysis of artist working methods like Rembrandt, Vermeer, Peter Paul Rubens.
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A sophisticated and deconstructed layering process that provides a reliable and repeatable working method that is easily implemented in your own work
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What mediums should you use and how should you apply paint for glazing
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How to keep your light/shadow structure clear
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What materials did 16th and 17th artists use supported by conservation study
This is a info-packed session for anyone looking to improve their own painting process with timeless skills passed down from the masters.
What to Expect:Lecture And Painting Demo, 6 hours total:High Resolution Recording- The demo will be recorded and you will be able to study and re-watch it as much as you’d like.Morning session 9:30-12:30 PM EST1 hour lunch 12:30-1:30 PM ESTAfternoon Session 1:30-4:30 PM EST
Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson is a dedicated painter and esteemed instructor at The Academy of Realist Art Boston, passionately committed to preserving and advancing the rich tradition of painting. Currently serving as the principal online atelier program instructor at ARA Boston, he also conducts private online lessons from his well-equipped home studio. Eric's unwavering ambition lies in weaving his own artistic link within the chain of tradition, diligently mastering the working techniques employed by the revered old masters whom he deeply admires. By integrating these methods into his own artistic process, he aims to achieve a remarkable level of authenticity and fidelity in his diverse range of subjects, spanning from captivating portraits to evocative still life and captivating landscapes. With each new encounter with beauty and truth, Eric yearns to present a fresh perspective that unveils the timeless beauty and eternal truths, albeit seen through a distinct lens and colored by a unique artistic medium.