Instructor: Weiming Zhao — Weiming Zhao grew up in the 1960’s in a remote part of China during the Cultural Revolution, finding solace in drawing and painting. Zhao taught himself English from a book on pronunciation and eventually settled with his family in Brandon, Manitoba. After a hiatus from painting of almost three decades, Zhao’s passion for art was rekindled in the summer of 2003 in Lake of Woods, Ontario. It was there that he took up his paintbrushes once again and has not stopped since, resulting in thousands of paintings and sketches created en plein air.
Description: This 5-hour session is designed for beginner to intermediate painters who want to build a strong foundation in outdoor painting, while deepening their understanding of composition, value, and color in landscape art. In this workshop, we will cover:
Composition: Learn how to simplify the scene, find a strong focal point, and organize your canvas for maximum visual impact.
Value: Understand the importance of light and dark relationships to create depth and atmosphere.
Colour: Explore colour harmony, temperature, and mixing techniques that bring vitality and realism to your landscapes.
Through a combination of demonstration, discussion, and individual guidance, you'll be supported in starting and completing a plein air oil painting from life.
Price: $80 for Members; $85 for Non-Members