Instructor
Farley Lewis
Farley Lewis brings a fun and creative approach to painting landscapes. He unpacks the principles of painting and the mindsets that help you be more bold and expressive. His simple, relaxed approach to teaching is informative, refreshing and easy to remember. Farley has a BFA in Fine Art from Missouri State University, and has taught art in schools, businesses, plein air events and workshops from Boston to Chicago area to the Caribbean Islands. He has won top awards in regional and national-level painting events and art organizations. He lives with his wife Kelly in Springfield, Missouri.
About the Class
This workshop covers how to develop compelling compositions, learning to see and use values to lead the viewer’s eye, keys to keeping your colors fresh, beautiful and harmonious, bold brushwork and much more. For acrylic and oil painters of all levels. Each day begins with a talk and demo that illustrates the topics covered, then artists work on their own paintings with plenty of one on one instruction and encouragement.
Supply List
CANVASES:
You may use canvases or panels. Please bring at least one panel/canvas per day of the workshop, or at least one per class session. I recommend sizes such as 9x12, 11x14, 12x12 or 12x16. I don’t recommend bringing anything larger than 12” x 16.” I use Pintura Paint Panels (carried by Jerry’s Artarama), in case you’d like to try what I use.
BRUSHES:
I use flats and brights in bristle brushes ranging in sizes from #2 to #12. I do most of my painting with a #4 and #8 flat. I also use a chip brush from Lowes, 2” wide. Use whatever type of brush you’d prefer, but bring at least one larger brush, size #8 or larger. The brand I prefer is Princeton Dakota series 6300F. And I use a small brush, called a liner or rigger, for details.
SOLVENT (for oil painters): Bring odorless thinners & solvents only, unless it’s a plein air workshop.
MEDIUM:
If you’re accustomed to using a medium, bring it along. I recently started using Golden’s acrylic medium at times, as it keeps the colors more saturated than water.