Saturday September 12th / 9:00am-12:00pm | Hartson Gallery (upstairs)

Newburyport Art 
65 Water St
Newburyport, MA 01950

In this workshop, students will begin their very own still life. Students will learn how to find real colors and shapes in their subject matter, mixing colors using the primaries + white, scaling the still life accurately onto the substrate, building elements to create a good base and ensuring a well rounded painting, and how to complete a well rounded and accurate still life without using photos.

Students will feel more confident in their ability to extract color from life. They can apply what we’ve learned to any subject matter- live model, landscape, architecture, etc.

Familiarity with using acrylic paint, knowledge of the color wheel- primary/complimentary colors, and a basic understanding of perspective is recommended, but it is not required. All skill levels are welcome.

The session will take place in the second-floor Hartson Gallery at 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950. Please note that this workshop space is accessible only by stairs. If you anticipate this being a problem for you, please email us at education@newburyportart.org.

 

Required Materials to bring: (*Students can bring their own acrylic paint with any colors they prefer.)

At minimum, students must bring the following:

- Titanium white
- A primary red or any true red (recommends: primary magenta or cadmium red medium)
- A primary yellow or any true yellow (recommends: primary yellow or cadmium yellow)
- A primary blue or any true blue (recommends: primary cyan or ultramarine blue)

- At least 3 brushes for acrylic in the student’s preferred shapes. (I recommend any synthetic brush that has a square edge (flats) and rounded flats (filberts). Ranging in sizes.)

- A paint palette that they like to use. I suggest something that is larger (11”x14”) that is grey or neutral toned rather than white.
– Cup for paint water
– A pencil of any kind- nothing stubby!
– Clothes you don’t mind painting in/getting dirty. Or a smock!

 Optional Materials:

– A small handheld easel that can fit a 11x14” piece of paper
– Substrate of your choice (I will provide acrylic paper) This can be stretched canvas, board of wood, Masonite, canvas panel, cardboard! – Anything that is around the size of 11x14. Please prime your substrate if you are bringing your own.
– Any extra brushes or extra paint colors
– A palette knife
– Ruler

– An item to paint in the still life- keep it simple, a fruit for example.
– A sketchbook and pencil for thumbnails/planning/taking notes
– Color wheel

Cost:

• NAA Members: $75
• Non-members: $95
• 10% discount offered to seniors (ages 65+)

Jessica Murr Bio

Jessica Murr is a painter and printmaker from Mount Olive, New Jersey. Jess has been creating and collaborating since an early age. She recently completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Savannah College of Art and Design. Post graduation, she continues her creative processes of extracting colors, passions, and sentiments from her fond memories and experiences in Northern Massachusetts. Jess’s motivations stem from the most important bonds and relations in her life, which are revealed in the imagery of her current work. Through passionate colors and comforting imagery, she hopes her audience can have the opportunity to encourage self reflection and rediscovery of the sisterlike bonds in one's own life.

This class is capped at 20 people. It needs a minimum of 8 to run.

By completing this registration form, you agree to the following cancellation and refund schedule:

• Within 2 days of the registered session: 0% refund
• Between 2 days and 2 weeks: 50% refund
• More than 2 weeks: 100% refund

The NAA reserves the right to cancel this class if necessary. In the event that the NAA cancels the class, all registrants will be refunded in full.