Painterly Painting from Photos

Description - This three-day workshop is open to students of all skill levels. Each day includes a short presentation and demonstration, followed by individual instruction tailored to each student’s experience and goals. Join us for an inspiring workshop focused on painterly expression, confident brushwork and luminous color! Break free from rendering details and learn to create painterly paintings full of light, color, and atmosphere. In this workshop, you’ll discover how to choose and compose photo references that lead to dynamic paintings—works that feel alive and painted from life rather than copied from a photograph. Robin will guide you in starting with strong, simple shapes and clear value relationships, giving you the freedom to explore color, edges, and expressive brushwork. You’ll learn how to: • Avoid copying photographs • Create mood and atmosphere • Integrate figures naturally into your paintings • Develop confidence in finishing your work