2019 Instructors
David Mensing - Oil/Pastel
David Lobenberg - Pen and Ink Drawing
Soon Warren - Watercolor
Karen Knutsen - Abstract
David Lobenberg - Pen and Ink Drawing
Soon Warren - Watercolor
Karen Knutsen - Abstract
OIL-PASTEL - David Mensing
www.davidmensingfineart.com David Mensing's ambition is to know and share natural beauty through his work. Not content just to enjoy natural places, Dave seeks to capture and share the experience as a work of art. He has found that striving to contain any moment brings wonderful assurance that the experience is too profound to ever really be contained.of art. He has found that striving to contain any m“KEY PRINCIPLES FOR DYNAMIC FINE PAINTING” AUTUMN ART WORKSHOP 2019 Join David Mensing for an exciting and insightful study of specific principles behind the creation of powerful and dynamic fine paintings. Attention to certain key principles of painting can accelerate growth as an Artist. Even modest growth in these areas can have profound impact on overall quality of work. An Artist of any skill level that develops a deeper appreciation and understanding of intensities, composition, movement, texture and light temperature is poised to make significant improvement in their work. You can expect abundant personal attention and critique as well as group instruction and demonstrations. The workshop will emphasize painting fundamentals and artistic expression, targeted to the individual students in attendance. At the conclusion of the workshop, you will have new tools and a new outlook to take your paintings to the next level. oment brings wonderful assurance that the experience is too profound to ever really be contained 
Soon Y. Warren is a full time artist, teacher and workshop instructor nationally and internationally. She has an Associate degree in commercial art. Soon Y. had numerous exhibitions and earned numerous awards. Soon Y. is a signature member of National Watercolor Society (NWS), American Watercolor Society (AWS), Southern Watercolor Artist (SW), Texas Watercolor Society, Purple Sage Brush (TWS), Transparent Watercolor Society (TWSA), Rocky Mountain Water-Media (RMNW), and Society of Watercolor Artist (SWA).
Watercolor Group Studio Exercise The class will learn how to create an image of a cut crystal bowl in watercolor in a step by step process. The step by step images and text will be provided for the guidance for all level. To speed up the class exercise, Soon Y Warren will provide a reference photo and drawing for the group exercise. Following a painting demonstration, workshop participants paint their own painting in order to fully understand the process. While concentrating on technique, the concept of color theory, composition, and color values will be incorporated into the workshop. While painting workshop participants will learn: • Glazing and washing techniques to create a luminous under painting • How to utilize light and dark values in order to capture the sparkle of crystal • How to approach a painting • How to incorporate the concept of color theory and color relationships into a painting • Discussion and critiques will follow during workshop session • In addition to the group exercise, participants are encouraged to bring current pieces to paint along with reference photos. To make the most of instructional time, prepare the drawing before the workshop. Second project would be a different subject with different approach and technique, such as, a pouring process for creating background before the subject or keep the paper white as is |
ABSTRACT - Karen Knutson
www.karenknutson.com Karen started her journey in watercolor in 1985, and has been painting almost every day since She attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and has taken many watercolor workshops from nationally known artists, such as John Salminen, Karlyn Holman, Mary Ann Beckwith, Gerald Brommer, Carole Barnes, Barbara Nechis, and Diane Faxon. Originally from a ranch in Montana, she now resides in Minneapolis. Paint like Gustav Klimt with Good Design! This is great for those students who would like to try acrylic for the first time. We start out by squirting drops of acrylic on the paper and scraping it with a credit card! Students always LOVE this process! Karen even has tricks to make drawing people so easy, so no drawing skills are required. This workshop will emphasize good design and students will get to doodle to their heart’s content. Many tricks will be shared, like squirting with water to create spots, and adding rubbing alcohol to create round shapes, and adding wire drawing for details. Wire Drawing is a process of drawing with a permanent marker that ends up looking like a wire sculpture. You may use inexpensive paints for this process, so if it’s your first time with acrylics, don’t worry that the cost will be too much. 
DRAWING PEN and INK - David Lobenberg
www.lobenbergart.com California artist, David Lobenberg is known for his California Vibe style of watercolor portraits. This year he brings us: Six Essential Skill Sets of Drawing class will cover: The Six Essential Skill Sets of Drawing are 1 Angle, 2 Position, 3 Proportion, 4 Contour, 5 Value, and 6 Shape. These six skill sets are used the world over when people draw and paint. They can easily be learned, and with practice, will allow ANYONE to render the three dimensional world on flat drawing and painting surfaces, opening up a world of creative pleasure. U-tube video 
INDEPENDENT STUDY This is an opportunity for the experienced artist to work independently at their own level and in their own style, while enjoying the "Halsey" experience! Participants will be free to create and experiment at their own pace while benefiting from the shared studio experience and uninterrupted painting time. Oil artists please use Gamsol or odorless turpenoid. Please no sanding or other bothersome activities in the studio.
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2020 Instructors
Jeanne Mackenzie-Studio Plein Air - Oil, pastel and acrylic
Robin Poteet- Watercolor
Annie OBrein Gonzales- Mixed Media Abstract
Robin Poteet- Watercolor
Annie OBrein Gonzales- Mixed Media Abstract