A Rewarding Learning Experience
David is a compassionate and encouraging plein air workshop instructor. He is one of the top plein air painters working in the United States today and his passion for painting and teaching runs deep. David has a unique ability to reach each student where they are at with their knowledge of painting and to help them understand their painting strengths and weaknesses. A common goal for any student at a workshop is to reach the next level in their painting abilities. David is committed to helping each student reach that goal. With his laid-back and friendly personality matched with an intense passion for painting, a workshop with David is a rewarding experience.
With more than 15 years experience as an instructor of plein air and studio workshops, David understands the importance of putting information out there for students in such a way that they hear it, see it and grasp it. He breaks the painting process down into simple and understandable steps so that any 'guess work' is replaced with clarity.
A daily morning demonstration that lasts about one hour, helps students to understand visually and verbally how to approach a subject outdoors. David's demonstrations are clear and they follow steps in an orderly fashion that make sense. He encourages questions and explains his process. By understanding this process, the student becomes more confident. Confidence produces better paintings and allows a more intuitive and spontaneous connection to the subject matter.
Individual instruction immediately follows the morning demonstration and students will be encouraged to apply the principles used. It is David's desire to help students design stronger compositions, understand the importance of getting down big shapes first and to see how this frees the artist to have more fun with the painting process. Individual and group critiques help to cement lessons learned, offer ideas on improvement and result in continued growth.
'Making Sense of Color' Indoor
$250.00
Location: Willington, CT
Workshop Dates:03/03/12 - 03/04/12
Contact Person: Pamela Simpson Lussier
We will search out a variety of ways to work with different color palettes made from our basic 5 colors.
'Capturing Light'
$250.00
Location: Willington, CT
Workshop Dates: 4/21/12 - 4/22/12
Contact Person: Pamela Simpson Lussier
Capture the emotion we are seeking to express, using a simple five-step value scale.
'Paint Spring Plein Air' Weekend
$250.00
Location: Willington, CT
Workshop Dates: 5/04/12 - 5/06/12
Contact Person: Pamela Simpson Lussier
Plein air painting workshop –how to overstate or understate to create a more dynamic painting.
'Stonington Maine' Plein Air
$500.00
Location: Deer Isle Maine
Workshop Dates: 6/11/12 - 6/15/12
Contact Person: Pamela Simpson Lussier
This workshop takes you to true 'downeast' Maine. Deer Isle and the borough of Stonington is a beautiful peninsula filled with painting material of life by the sea. Stonington Maine sits on a hillside and boasts a busy working harbor and beautiful scenery everywhere you look. Schooners and sailing vessels of all kinds frequently make their way into the harbor.
'Monhegan Island' Plein Air
$500.00
Location: Monhegan Island Maine
Workshop Dates: 8/6/12 - 8/10/12
Contact Person: Pamela Simpson Lussier
This will be a workshop and vacation you will not forget. Monhegan Island has been known as an artists colony for over one hundred years and is literally a painter's paradise. Everywhere you turn is another painting just waiting to be made. A visit here is a bit like going back in time.
'Camden Maine' Plein Air
$500.00
Location: High Tide Inn Camden Maine
Workshop Dates: 9/10/12 - 9/14/12
Contact Person: Pamela Simpson Lussier
Camden Maine is one of the most beautiful towns in mid-coast Maine. We will be based at The High Tide Inn which has 7 ocean front acres with wonderful views from its grounds.
