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It has been a long, hot summer and the Berkeley Painting Group invites you to see the “fruits of our labor”. Come see how we have taken advantage of the mostly locally-grown produce that are depicted in paintings we have… Read More »‘The Long, Hot Summer’ Show Opening at Berkeley Fine Art Studio
July 31 — August 02, 2015
Have you ever struggled to mix the color you want? This is a painting workshop for you!
We’ll be:
If you are a beginner or a just like to dabble, and you want to learn more; you want to learn the basics, then this workshop is for you!
Have you ever found yourself admiring a painting and then wondering: How did they make that color? Do you ever feel frustrated while figuring out how to mix the exact color you want? Do you want a simple and easy method for mixing the correct color consistently? This is the workshop for you.
In this beginner workshop you will learn how to keep yourself organized by setting up and using your palette efficiently. You will learn exercises in creating color harmonies, use of grayscale, how to work with contrasts and color temperature.
These simple tried and true techniques will allow you more freedom in your painting process and faster results!
You’re invited to join in the fun of bringing your artistic side to life!
Please bring:
Please click the Purchase button to the right to register online.
Bring yourself and wear your apron and comfortable clothes.
About the instructor: Peggy Cotton has been a Bay Area Painter for ten years. She has been commissioned by art lovers in Boston, New York, San Francisco, Oakland, Alameda, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and Nassau, Bahamas. Her work has been exhibited at The Museum of Modern Art, The Art Institute of Boston, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Aroma’s Restaurant, Alameda Towne Center, ArtWorks Studio and Berkeley Fine Art Studio.
Sign up and register online now. (Class size is limited)
Use any card, PayPal optional
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A delicious cone of mango agave sorbet painted with a palette knife. Looks as lovely as it tastes! Painting measures 5″ x 4″ and is mounted on 9″ x 9″ board, ready to hang.
Irresistible chocolate sorbet! This one is painted for your ongoing pleasure. Painting in oil measures 5″ x 4″ and is mounted on a 9″ x 9″ board, ready to hang.
Sweet ice cream in a cone, just perfect in size for your favorite nook. Painting in oil measures 5″ x 4″ and is mounted on a 9″ x 9″ board, ready to hang.
Better than a cup of coffee in the morning and without the jitters: a big scoop of coffee ice cream! Painting measures 5″ x 4.5″ and is mounted on 9″ x 9″ board, ready to hang.
Have your eye on that rich chocolate sorbet! Put this one on your wall and you can look as long as you like. Painting in oil measures 5″ x 4″ and is mounted on a 9″ x 9″ board, ready to hang.
It’s agreed—everyone smiles for ice cream. Smile every day when you see this sweet treasure in your favorite room! Painting in oil measures 5″ x 4″ and is mounted on a 9″ x 9″ board, ready to hang.
It’s agreed: everyone smiles for ice cream. Smile every day when you see this sweet treasure in your favorite room! Painting in oil measures 5″ x 4″ and is mounted on a 9″ x 9″ board, ready to hang.
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A great combination of pear and ginger all mixed together in this luscious oil painting! Painting measures 5″ x 4.5″ and is mounted on 9″ x 9″ board, ready to hang.
11″ x 8.5″, print on acid-free paper
Print of the popular Blue, Cool! painting.
Print is ready for your framing.
$30
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18″ x 10.25″, poster
Print of the painting Reverence from a trip to New Delhi, India.
Print is ready for your framing.
$30
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November 7-9, 2014
Painting from life is a key to successful painting and a skill to practice as much as possible. While working from life is essential, it is not always possible, so it is also useful to know how to work from photograhs when necessary. We will then learn how to integrate life painting skills into studio paintings from photographs in order to maintain the aliveness that comes from working from life.
We will cover topics such as how to:
This workshop is useful for both intermediate and advanced painters. Prior painting experience necessary. Group and individual instruction provided, with demonstrations throughout; emphasis on oil painting, all media welcome. Please see materials list for suggested supplies – some easels are available.
Instructor: Seamus Berkeley is an international award winning painter and portrait specialist with studios in Berkeley, CA and Taos, NM.
Please register online now—class is limited to 12 students.
Convenient bicycle friendly Berkeley location, bus stops within 2 blocks and available street parking.
For more information, call 510.984.1850 or email.
“Seamus has the gift of artist and instructor and is able to project his experience for the student to understand. He is patient and funny and it is a pleasure to be in his class.” ~Amy W.
