INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED: This workshop will focus on capturing the colorful Autumn landscape. The painting process, color mixing, value, and design will be discussed. Chris teaches with a fun and relaxed style. Each day there will be demonstrations and lots of one-on-one instruction. He will have some reference photos available to paint. Participants are also welcome to bring their own photos.
Students will be required to bring their own supplies, a supply list is provided.
Below are samples of work that may be explored within this workshop:
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Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. Please pack your own lunch for this workshop daily. If you cannot do so, there are local places where staff can recommend you order boxed lunches. Students will need to pick up these lunches during their designated lunch.
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Christopher Leeper is a realist painter working in all mediums. His award-winning work has been shown in solo and juried exhibitions throughout the country.
He has illustrated four children’s books and has written and illustrated the book Realism in Watermedia, North Light. His work has also been featured in The Artist’s Magazine, Watercolor Magic, Plein Air Magazine, Ohio Magazine, and Splash 14 (North Light).
A popular instructor, he teaches numerous workshops each year. He is a member of the adjunct faculty in the Department of Art at Youngstown State University. He is a member of the Oil Painters of America, Ohio Plein Air Society, and is past president of the Ohio Watercolor Society.
You can see his work at: www.christopherleeper.com