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Susan Blackwood

"Painting Children "
in Watercolors

Bozeman, Montana

5 Thursdays in July
(2, 9, 26, 23, 30)

9 am to 4 pm

$575 (price includes model fees)

Location at the
Blackwood Friedland Studios
Bozeman, Montana

Having a full day each week, will allow further depth with each subject and give the artists time at home during each week to practice the material presented. We will be working from photos and also have the experience to work directly from live models.

Save your spot,
register early
this workshop is filling up quickly!

Class limited to 10

Call: Susan (406) 586-4484
to Reserve a Spot

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Some of the Topics covered will be:

  • How to photograph your subjects

  • Combining two good photos for one great painting

  • How to work with live models that are children

  • Considering the value patterns.

  • Determining your focal point (key to a successful result).

  • Selecting a color scheme.

  • Simplifying detail for a more powerful statement.

  • How to capture the light and shadows in your painting.

  • How to see form and understand how to translate it to the canvas.

  • Understanding the body and face-structure and proportions.

  • The importance of good hands and feet.

  • Creating depth.

  • Skin, hair, eyes, nose, mouth.

  • Putting innoscence into your painting
At the Window of Life

To register for
"Painting Children
Watercolor Workshop "

with Susan Blackwood


Call: Susan (406) 586-4484

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