Simplifying Landscape Workshop / August 23
WHEN: 1 day workshop / Saturday, August 23, 10 AM - 4 PM, with 1 hour break for lunch
AGES: Adults, 18+
DESCRIPTION: We’ve all been there—standing in front of a landscape thinking, Where do I even start? This 1-day workshop is designed to help you cut through the overwhelm and learn how to simplify what you see in nature, enabling you to create stronger, more confident paintings.
Instructor Mark Vander Vinne will show you how to use landscape photos and masterworks for reference, to break down how to choose a compelling scene, spot the big shapes and masses, establish a clear focal point, and simplify color and value for maximum impact. You’ll leave with tools to help you turn complex scenes into clear, expressive paintings.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate + Above
LOCATION: Upstairs classroom
TUITION: $115 for non-members / 103.50 for current CAC members, enter code CACMEMBER at checkout to receive 10%-member discount
SUPPLIES: Students are expected to bring the following supplies,
Notebook and/or sketchbook for notes, doodles and thumbnails.
A variety of brushes, sizes 4-10. I.
A portable palette for mixing paint on.
A metal palette knife (a must for mixing).
Artist-grade odorless mineral spirits (OMS) & metal or glass container with lid. (Please, no Turpentine or hardware store grade OMS.)
4-6 small panels. 5x7, 6x8, 8x10 or 9x12 are good sizes. Nothing larger than 9x12. You can take a larger canvas/panel such as a 12” x 16” and divide it into half or quadrants with artist tape to create multiple painting sections on one board. We will use 1-2 paintings a day.
Wet Panel Carrier or other way to transport wet panels or canvases.
Paints: A limited palette of primary colors is mandatory. If it’s within your budget, I would also recommend bringing a full palette of color (one warm and one cool of each primary color).
Limited Primary Color Palette: Cadmium Yellow Lemon Napthol Red (
Ultramarine Blue Titanium White or Titanium-Zinc White.
Transparent Earth Red
Optional Colors: Cadmium Yellow Deep (optional) Cerulean or Prussian, Red Umber or Burnt Umber, Pthalo Turquoise, Radiant Violet, Radiant Magenta
5-10 Photo references of your choice.
You may bring a couple paintings from home for critique. If there is time on the last day, I will critique at home works.
A downloadable PDF of the supply list is available here.
WHEN: 1 day workshop / Saturday, August 23, 10 AM - 4 PM, with 1 hour break for lunch
AGES: Adults, 18+
DESCRIPTION: We’ve all been there—standing in front of a landscape thinking, Where do I even start? This 1-day workshop is designed to help you cut through the overwhelm and learn how to simplify what you see in nature, enabling you to create stronger, more confident paintings.
Instructor Mark Vander Vinne will show you how to use landscape photos and masterworks for reference, to break down how to choose a compelling scene, spot the big shapes and masses, establish a clear focal point, and simplify color and value for maximum impact. You’ll leave with tools to help you turn complex scenes into clear, expressive paintings.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate + Above
LOCATION: Upstairs classroom
TUITION: $115 for non-members / 103.50 for current CAC members, enter code CACMEMBER at checkout to receive 10%-member discount
SUPPLIES: Students are expected to bring the following supplies,
Notebook and/or sketchbook for notes, doodles and thumbnails.
A variety of brushes, sizes 4-10. I.
A portable palette for mixing paint on.
A metal palette knife (a must for mixing).
Artist-grade odorless mineral spirits (OMS) & metal or glass container with lid. (Please, no Turpentine or hardware store grade OMS.)
4-6 small panels. 5x7, 6x8, 8x10 or 9x12 are good sizes. Nothing larger than 9x12. You can take a larger canvas/panel such as a 12” x 16” and divide it into half or quadrants with artist tape to create multiple painting sections on one board. We will use 1-2 paintings a day.
Wet Panel Carrier or other way to transport wet panels or canvases.
Paints: A limited palette of primary colors is mandatory. If it’s within your budget, I would also recommend bringing a full palette of color (one warm and one cool of each primary color).
Limited Primary Color Palette: Cadmium Yellow Lemon Napthol Red (
Ultramarine Blue Titanium White or Titanium-Zinc White.
Transparent Earth Red
Optional Colors: Cadmium Yellow Deep (optional) Cerulean or Prussian, Red Umber or Burnt Umber, Pthalo Turquoise, Radiant Violet, Radiant Magenta
5-10 Photo references of your choice.
You may bring a couple paintings from home for critique. If there is time on the last day, I will critique at home works.
A downloadable PDF of the supply list is available here.
WHEN: 1 day workshop / Saturday, August 23, 10 AM - 4 PM, with 1 hour break for lunch
AGES: Adults, 18+
DESCRIPTION: We’ve all been there—standing in front of a landscape thinking, Where do I even start? This 1-day workshop is designed to help you cut through the overwhelm and learn how to simplify what you see in nature, enabling you to create stronger, more confident paintings.
Instructor Mark Vander Vinne will show you how to use landscape photos and masterworks for reference, to break down how to choose a compelling scene, spot the big shapes and masses, establish a clear focal point, and simplify color and value for maximum impact. You’ll leave with tools to help you turn complex scenes into clear, expressive paintings.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate + Above
LOCATION: Upstairs classroom
TUITION: $115 for non-members / 103.50 for current CAC members, enter code CACMEMBER at checkout to receive 10%-member discount
SUPPLIES: Students are expected to bring the following supplies,
Notebook and/or sketchbook for notes, doodles and thumbnails.
A variety of brushes, sizes 4-10. I.
A portable palette for mixing paint on.
A metal palette knife (a must for mixing).
Artist-grade odorless mineral spirits (OMS) & metal or glass container with lid. (Please, no Turpentine or hardware store grade OMS.)
4-6 small panels. 5x7, 6x8, 8x10 or 9x12 are good sizes. Nothing larger than 9x12. You can take a larger canvas/panel such as a 12” x 16” and divide it into half or quadrants with artist tape to create multiple painting sections on one board. We will use 1-2 paintings a day.
Wet Panel Carrier or other way to transport wet panels or canvases.
Paints: A limited palette of primary colors is mandatory. If it’s within your budget, I would also recommend bringing a full palette of color (one warm and one cool of each primary color).
Limited Primary Color Palette: Cadmium Yellow Lemon Napthol Red (
Ultramarine Blue Titanium White or Titanium-Zinc White.
Transparent Earth Red
Optional Colors: Cadmium Yellow Deep (optional) Cerulean or Prussian, Red Umber or Burnt Umber, Pthalo Turquoise, Radiant Violet, Radiant Magenta
5-10 Photo references of your choice.
You may bring a couple paintings from home for critique. If there is time on the last day, I will critique at home works.
A downloadable PDF of the supply list is available here.
CAC CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds are permitted for tuitions paid for educational programs. Participants may receive a 50% tuition credit that can be used for a future educational program at CAC. No credits will be given the day class is to start or after the start of the educational program. Should CAC cancel any educational program, all participants will receive a full refund.
