Details for "Lalita Hamill October 5/6 2024"

Working From Photgraphs

 With Lalita Hamill www.lalitahamill.com

Art Group: TNSC – FCA Chapter

Date: Sat/Sun October 5/6^th, 2024

Location: TBD (Kamloops, BC)

Times: TBD (1/2 hr lunch)

Bio:

Lalita is a sought-after instructor and juror who specializes in contemporary realism, especially of figures, still life and landscapes.  She attended the Vancouver Academy of Art for four years, where she studied traditional painting methods from classically trained instructors.  Lalita is a Signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, and an Associate Member of Oil Painters of America.  She has been teaching for over 35 years, facilitated public monthly critiques for 10 years, and has been running a weekly contemporary atelier program out of her studio for six years. Lalita designed the Foundations Program for the Federation of Canadian Artists. She is accomplished in oils, acrylics and watercolour, and specializes in art assessment and jurying.Lalita has a degree in Philosophy and English, is currently completing a Masters in Clinical Psychology,  and is also a writer, musician, & facilitator.  “I paint to gently awaken in myself and others that which has been lost, hidden, or buried.”  - L.C. Hamill   Visit www.lalitahamill.com

Description:

In this workshop we will explore the many possibilities in which the found photographic image can be translated into the painted image. Participants will assess photos by others as well as their own. We will discuss the selection of visual reference sources in order to ensure the participants are using images most likely to set them up for success; this depends on things like their technical skill level, style, and other factors. Utilizing the photo as a tool and source of reference, and not as a mere copying device, participants will broaden their composition and painting skills. The aim will be to interpret the image, disregard the ‘lies’, and transform the flatness of the photographic image through the tangible and flexible nature of paint. Students will walk away with a greater sense of understanding and confidence when taking, choosing, and interpreting their visual references.

Levels of experience: all

Medium: any (focus will be on oil and acrylic, but participants can use any medium)

Supply list:

• Please send 3-5 photos you plan to use as references for future paintings/artwork by Sept 30th to lalitahamill@gmail.com
• Print these images out as small greyscales (around 5”x7”)
•  Pen & paper for notes
• Camera (phone is fine)
• Painting or drawing supplies. Please bring what you already have! Lalita will demo in oil and acrylic.
• 3 small gessoed canvases, minimum 8” x 10”, maximum 12” x 16”. These can be loose canvas mounted on a board, or stretched canvases, or gessoed board.
• Colours: A minimum of 3 yellows, 3 reds, and 3 blues, plus burnt umber or burnt sienna and black (mars or ivory) and white (titanium).

               o   Lalita’s palette will include:

                        §  Lemon yellow, Naples Yellow, Cadmium yellow light, Cadmium yellow medium, Yellow ochre

                       §  Cadmium red light, Cadmium medium, Alizarin Crimson, Burnt sienna

                        §  Cereulean blue, Cobalt blue, Ultramarine blue, Prussian blue

                        §  Burnt umber, Asphultum

                       §  Black and white

•  Brushes: please bring all the brushes you have! If you do not have very many, please ensure you have a variety of sizes. Lalita recommends using flats and/or filberts for this course, sizes 6 - 14.
• Palette – one large or two small
•  (Table) Easel
• Reference photographs – any subject!

 o   Lalita will provide others, in case you decide to not use your own.

• Small palette knife for mixing colours on your palette
• Oil painters: mineral spirits (Lalita uses Gamsol) and oil (Lalita uses linseed).
• Acrylic painters: Golden acrylic glazing liquid, gloss, satin, or matte.
• Other:

o   Cloths, paper towel, garbage bag, containers for water or solvents, plastic wrap.

·        Recommendations

o   Acrylic painters are recommended to have a small bottle of Golden Acrylic Glazing Liquid (see image below - matte, satin or gloss) because it has retarder in it and enhances viscosity and the creation of soft edges and long gestures.

o   Some kind of a ‘blender’ brush is recommended. Lalita prefers the series 444 1” blender brush from Rosemary & Co in the UK. https://www.rosemaryandco.com/oil-brushes/blender-brushes

Testimonials:

“In her critiques, Lalita provides honest and gentle suggestions for improvements at the same time she lets the painters know what really works in each painting.Over the past four years I have learned so much from her.What a lovely soul she is.” M. Iherg

“I have learned more about colour and tones in these sessions than I have ever learned from any other professional artist or class.”  - E. Johnston

“I really appreciate Lalita’s knowledge delivered with such a friendly, inclusive style” - J. Dixon

“Thank you Lalita!!Your creative analogies and detailed, step-by-step instruction demystify the painting process so it’s not overwhelming!”  N. Robinson 

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