with Johannes Vloothuis
Join Johannes Vloothuis in this live still life painting course and discover how to transform everyday objects into captivating, lifelike art. Through step-by-step demonstrations and real-time guidance, you’ll learn to master light, shadow, and color layering, creating depth and a striking, 3D effect in your compositions. Whether you’re new to painting or looking to refine your skills, this course offers the techniques and insights you need to bring a sense of realism and story to your still life’s.
Workshop 1: Oils (Students can also complete this in acrylics)
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Time: 1:00-6:00 p.m. ET
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Step 1: Class 1 Reference
Open and download this file. (Click links, then do a “Save As” to download the file: see below for more instructions and download options.)
Step 2: Class 1 Template
Print this traceable template. It needs to be opened and printed with the free software Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Step 3: Trace the Image. How to use the tracing template
Trace the image to your painting surface.
Have a question? Please feel free to email Johannes directly at [email protected]
Recordings
Materials
OIL BRUSHES: Rosemary Classic Short Flat 2,4,7, and 8. Available at: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/oil-brushes/classic-short-flat
OIL PAINTS: Yellow Ochre Pale, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red Medium, Transparent Red Oxide or Burnt Sienna, Viridian, Prussian Blue, Dioxazine Violet, Sap Green, Indian Red, Emerald Green Hue, Phthalo Yellow Green, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Lamp Black, White
Workshop 2: Watercolor
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time: 1:00-6:00 p.m. ET
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Step 1: Class 2 Reference
Open and download this file. (Click links, then do a “Save As” to download the file: see below for more instructions and download options.)
Step 2: Class 2 Template
Print this traceable template. It needs to be opened and printed with the free software Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Step 3: Trace the Image. How to use the tracing template
Trace the image to your painting surface.
Have a question? Please feel free to email Johannes directly at [email protected]
Recordings
Recordings (Available approximately 72 hours after the live session)
Materials
WATERCOLOR BRUSHES: ¾ inch bright, ½ inch bright, ¼ inch bright, Round #6, Synthetic riggers, sizes 1, 4, & 6, 1-inch Chip brush (such as what they sell at Michaels and other craft or hardware stores), Credit card cut to different sizes, Medium and coarse sandpaper sheets
WATERCOLOR PALETTE: Winsor and Newton Artist’s Quality. Other brands are fine as long as they are professional quality.
Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna or Transparent Oxide Brown, Transparent Yellow, Permanent Rose, Hooker’s Green, Winsor Violet, Payne’s Gray, Prussian Blue, Graham Permanent Green Pale
PAPER: For most Arches Cold Pressed 140 lb. I buy full sheets and cut them into two parts. Watercolor blocks are also handy. For dominant foliage scenes Rough paper, Jackson’s : Porcelain Palette with Cover : 19 Well
Class 3: Pastels (Includes a critique with Johannes)
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time: 1:00-6:00 p.m. ET
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Step 1: Class 3 Reference
Open and download this file. (Click links, then do a “Save As” to download the file: see below for more instructions and download options.)
Step 2: Class 3 Template
Print this traceable template. It needs to be opened and printed with the free software Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Step 3: Trace the Image. How to use the tracing template
Trace the image to your painting surface.
Have a question? Please feel free to email Johannes directly at [email protected]
Recordings (Available approximately 72 hours after the live session)
Materials
PASTELS: Use what you already have. Rembrandt 90 Stick Landscape Set is a good start.
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TEMPLATE & REFERENCE DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS:
Templates and references can be downloaded from this website. CLICK on the links above to open the template and reference pdfs. Template and reference downloads can also be found in the RESOURCES section of the menu located on the top, left corner of this page. It’s recommended you open the pdf and download the reference image and transfer your drawing (see more below) prior to the live class so you’ll be ready to follow along. *Please check back regularly–it may take up to three days for recordings to be posted following a live class.
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