David Lussier Workshops
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.
'One Day Color Workshop' Indoor
$150.00
Location: Willington, CT
Workshop Dates: 04/04/13
Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Contact Person: Pamela Simpson Lussier
All aspects of turning form with color will be explained and demonstrated in this one day exploration into color.
Join David and Pam in a one day exploration of color ideas. Learn how to turn form with color and value in a logical and convincing way using the palette as a color wheel. Students will also get help in developing their color sense by learning to match colors that they see. Students should bring their regular painting supplies and several 9x12 inch panels. A notebook is essential for this very informative workshop.
'Finger Lakes'
$300.00
Location: Canandalqua, NY
Workshop Dates: 6/10/13- 6/12/13
Contact Person: Pamela Simpson Lussier
Canandaiqua Lake is one of the beautiful Finger Lakes in the midst of New York State wine country. Come and paint the rolling hills, vineyards and more of this inspiring region. The class will meet each morning at the Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery before going to a location to paint for the day.
'Deer Isle'
$350.00
Location: Stoington, ME
Workshop Dates: 7/18/13- 7/20/13
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 a vast array of painting material of life by the sea. The houses of Stonington Maine sit quaintly on a hillside overlooking a very busy working harbor.
'Mystic Village'
$350.00
Location: Mystic, CT
Workshop Dates: 8/16-8/18/2013
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Contact Person: Pamela Simpson Lussier
Join David in an exploration of painting the harbors and boats of this beautiful area. Watch a painting demonstration from start to finish and then work on your own painting with advice and encouragement from David. During the demonstration, David will explain his complete thought process in helpful and understandable steps. David will explain his unique palette and color ideas, his thoughts on grasping composition and how light affects objects outdoors. He will also strive to explain how brushwork describes the subject and breathes life and energy into a painting. After a complete day of plein air painting we will meet for a fun and honest critique of the days work. All demos are in oil, but students may work in the medium of their choice.
'Rocks & Surf'
$350.00
Location: Jamestown, RI
Workshop Dates: 9/6/13- 9/8/13
Contact Person: Pamela Simpson Lussier
Beavertail State Park, located in Jamestown, Rhode Island, offers some of the most beautiful vistas along the New England coastline. Beavertail's rocky coastline is one of the most inviting locations in New England for the plein air painter who wants to paint the sea and rocks.
'Autumn Farm'
$350.00
Location: Gluck Farm - Hampton, CT
Workshop Dates: 10/18/13- 10/20/13
Contact Person: Pamela Simpson Lussier
Come spend three days painting one of the most picturesque farms in New England. We will paint the beautiful Gluck Farm during the 3 days of this workshop. There are wonderful views of this working farm from many vantage points and the fall season will make this a real delight for the plein air painter.
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03-03-2013 - 12-31-2013
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WORKSHOPS
What will I learn?
- Learn to Paint with confidence & spontaneity.
- Learn to use a broad-brush technique to say more with less.
- Learn to apply confident brush strokes that describe your subject.
- Learn to compose with a mindful approach to make the best painting from your subject.
- Learn to use David's unique six color palette and how to mix other important colors from it.
- Learn to think in terms of warm and cool color temperatures in order to convey the feeling of light and atmosphere.
- Learn how to look at your subject with a painters eye and break it down into just 3 or 5 values.
- Learn from daily demonstrations and hear the process step by step.
- Learn from individual and group critiques to help cement ideas for further development.
- Learn to mass in large shapes of lights and darks in a pleasing arrangement as this becomes the foundation of the painting.
