BEYOND HAPPY TREES

Saturday, April 25 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

INSTRUCTOR: Robert Smith

Bob Ross may have been the expert on painting “happy little trees” but in this workshop, you will go beyond that and develop skills to capture the iconic trees of the Golden Isles in your own unique way. No experience needed — suitable for all levels!

MEDIUM: Pen & Ink and Pencil, Watercolor, Acrylic, or Oil (Instruction will be with watercolor but students are encouraged to work in a medium of their choice.)

Morning Studio Session 9am - 11am
Location: Glynn Visual Arts Classroom

Foundation: Build a foundation for drawing trees, from a general view to the specifics of achieving depth and creating negative space and asymmetry. Explore media and techniques such as texture marks, branching, and shadow dynamics. Finish the morning discussing scouting locations and strategies for working onsite.

Break for Lunch (on your own) 11:00 - 1:00pm

Outdoor Session 1pm - 4pm
Location: King’s Park Pavilion (512 Park Avenue, Saint Simons Island) across from the ballfields and tennis courts

Scouting/Composition and the Creative Process Scout your subject, set-up and create! Robert will be available for questions and assistance. Students meet back together at 3:45p.m. to share their work and the creative journey.

Supplies:
Pens & Pencils
Paint Media of your Choice (acrylic, watercolor, oil, etc.- instruction will be taught in watercolor)
Brushes
Quality paper
Clipboard
Masking tape
Cup

Suggested for Outdoor Portion: Bottle water, bag chair, hat, sunglasses, sunblock, insect repellant, small bag for trash

Cost: GVA Member $110; Non-Member $125