WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS CAN PUT DOWN A $400 DEPOSIT AND PAY THE REST 60 DAYS BEFORE THE WORKSHOP STARTS!

“Simply Put”

Dan Graziano Workshop

This studio workshop will focus on learning how to quickly simplify complex subjects while painting in an “alla prima” (all at once) manner to create strong “painterly” paintings. We will discuss how to first identify the most significant elements of a composition and choose a strong focal point while editing secondary or distracting details.

The first morning of the workshop begins with a discussion of painting basics (from materials to paint handling) and will also address the fundamentals of color, value, edges, perspective and other “practical” tips and techniques related to successful painting. Participants will then work on a series of timed painting exercises incorporating the techniques discussed while developing their skills of observation, simplification and quickly working “wet on wet.”

Each day of the workshop will include a short painting demo by Dan with explanation of his process along the way with plenty of one-on-one individual instruction throughout the day.

This workshop is designed for beginning to advanced painters in both oil and acrylic mediums, however proficiency in basic drawing is required. Participants may bring reference photos to paint from or choose from photos brought by the instructor.

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER SOON. Participants supply their own art supplies and equipment. A suggested supply list will be provided at registration.

Dan Graziano is an award winning, nationally exhibited artist whose paintings capture the hidden beauty found in the unexpected places and fleeting moments of everyday life, incorporating dramatic light, shadow, color and perspective.  A native of Chicago, Graziano spent his formative years in Los Angeles where his artistic vision was heavily influenced by the country’s explosive political, cultural and social awakening of the 60’s along with a fascination of the California culture of surfing, hot rods and rock music.  As an accomplished blues guitarist (his other great passion), he found the urban landscape of time worn buildings and multiple layers of decay and repair a strong visual parallel to the spirit of the music.  His painting style is characterized by bold, confident brushwork along with loose but accurately defined focal subjects.

 Graziano’s work is greatly influenced by the American realists John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper, and three generations of Wyeths along with Wayne Thiebaud and Richard Diebenkorn

www.dangrazianofineart.com