LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP
Effective Use of Layering To Make Your Paintings Glow
with Yvonne Reddick, Professional Artist & Mentor
In this 3 session class you will learn how to create luminous, atmospheric paintings by building up layers of depth and color.
You Will Learn:
How to make use of a grisaille (a monochromatic underpainting) to establish composition and tonal value and create interest and add luminosity.
We will build up layers of both transparent glazes and opaque colors.
Both palette knife and brushwork will be demonstrated and practiced.
Tips on the use of texture to create the impression of movement.
Audience: Fine Art Painters
Medium: Oil, Acrylic
Stages: Aspiring, Emerging
Session Dates & Times:
June 10, 17, 24
11 am-2 pm MDT / 1 pm-4 pm EDT /
6-9 pm BST
$181.50
25 in stock
WORKSHOP Description
This paint-along workshop is about helping you unlock the power of layering to create paintings that feel rich, atmospheric, and full of light. You’ll be guided step-by-step through a structured yet creative process, with demonstrations, discussion, and plenty of time to apply each technique to your own piece.
We will use a ‘paint along’ format and will begin with an imprimatura (a thin, transparent base layer) and paint a grisaille (a monochromatic underpainting) wet into that wet initial glaze. This stage will help you establish strong composition and tonal values, giving your painting a solid foundation. Once your grisaille is resolved and dry, we will begin adding layers of transparent glazes and opaque colour to develop depth, luminosity, and visual interest.
In this workshop our subject matter will be semi-abstract, atmospheric seascapes. And the techniques that will be taught are fabulous for whichever genre you are wanting to paint. We will make use of both palette knife and brushwork with demos and practice.
You will come away with new techniques and information about layering and adding luminosity. Lots to add to your toolbox that you can apply to your very own style and signature of painting.
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🎥 WORKSHOP RECORDINGS available for 1-YEAR after the workshop ends!
🎥 NOTE: Workshop Recordings may be offered for sale at a future date at Mastrius, with the consent of the instructor.
High School, University, and College students get 20% OFF. See FAQs at the bottom of page.
Supply List
This class is great for either acrylics or oils.
You will need a canvas or board in the size range of 9×12, 11×14 or 12×16.
You will also need a MEDIUM. With acrylics you can slow down the drying time a bit by using about 40% Acrylic Slow Drying Medium (by Winsor & Newton) or Acrylic Glazing Liquid. Or you could use up to 15% retarder medium, which is about a 1:6 or 1:7 ratio, and the rest being your acrylic medium of choice. For oils my medium of choice is LIQUIN made by Winsor + Newton.
For the first session, just three colours of paint – White, (I like to use Titanium White-alkyd formula) and Black, (Mars Black if you have it) and a transparent orange such as Transparent Orange by Gamblin, or Indian Yellow.
Second sitting – Nickel Azo Yellow, Phthalo Blue, Cobalt Blue, Titanium White.
Third sitting – Phthalo Green, Titanium White, Cobalt Blue, Transparent Brown Iron Oxide.
Brushes: a large inexpensive brush for applying the initial glaze as well as small and medium sized brushes.
Palette Knives: a small palette knife as well as at least one regular size will be great.
Instructor Bio
Yvonne Reddick is known for her skillful use of layers of transparent and opaque pigments to achieve paintings that appear lit from within. Communicating her heart with her paintbrush, she passionately conveys on canvas what is bubbling up inside of her. As each layer of colour requires time to dry she moves from one creation to the next, having several paintings in process in her studio.
While spending time travelling in Italy, Reddick was emotionally stirred and deeply inspired by the beauty of the old world paintings and sculptures, particularly those from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Accepting an invitation from renowned Canadian artist David Langevin, Yvonne spent several years studying under him in the master-apprentice tradition.
Since 2007 when she was invited to be represented by some of the Fine Art Galleries in Canada, she has been working full time at her craft. She continues to study and apply the techniques of the European Old Masters such as Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Titian and Vermeer.
Reddick paints a wide variety of genres. Initially her signature subject matter being still life, her famous ‘pear’ paintings and intimate scenes of a latte or cup of tea with a newspaper or book quickly became widely popular. For the past several years her landscape paintings, evoking a variety of exquisite vistas from a warm, vibrant sunset to the deep blues and greens of the ocean, have also been collected internationally.
LIVE COURSE FAQ
How many registrations are required for a course to start?
A minimum of 8 registrations are required. If 8 registrations are not received by the time the course is 24 hours from starting, the course will be cancelled and all registrants will receive complete refunds.
What is the maximum number of people in a course?
This varies for each course. The maximum number of registrations is decided by the instructor.
Can I get a refund?
Up until 72 hours before a course’s first session you can receive a complete refund. You can cancel your registration via the My Account portal, or by contacting Registrations@Mastrius.com.
After this time no refunds will be given (if you have extenuating circumstances you believe justify a refund, contact us at Registrations@Mastrius.com).
Can I register for a course already in progress?
No. Once a course has started, no new registrations are accepted.
Where will my course be held?
All courses meet online over Zoom. You will need a device equipped with a camera and a microphone to fully participate.
If you have not used Zoom before, learn about how to use it here.
If you don’t regularly use Zoom, we recommend you join your first session 10-15 minutes early in case your computer needs to install or update Zoom.
How do I join my course?
You will receive a welcome email from Registrations@Mastrius.com when you register. This email includes the Zoom link to join your course session. You will also receive 24 hour and 2 hour reminder emails before each session, and each of these emails includes the Zoom link. You can also access the Zoom link to join your course in your MastriusChat group.
Are the sessions recorded?
Yes, every session is recorded and are typically available 24 hours after a session ends. All session recordings will remain available for the duration of the course, and for ONE YEAR following the last session. The recordings are viewable within the MastriusChat platform, and cannot be downloaded.
Workshop recordings may be offered for sale at a future time at Mastrius, with the consent of the instructor.
What if I miss a session?
You’ll be able to watch the session’s recording. If you have questions the recording doesn’t address, you can ask them in the chat feed of your course’s private MastriusChat group.
What is MastriusChat?
MastriusChat is an online discussion platform. You and your fellow course registrants will be assigned to a private MastriusChat group where you can connect and support eachother via the chat “feed”. Your group is also where you’ll access the session recordings. Other resources in your MastriusChat group include a link to join your course sessions, and a library your instructor can use to share resources.
What is a Navigator?
A Navigator is an artist who joins your course to ensure both instructor and registrants have an enjoyable experience. They support (as required) with technology, timekeeping, moderating questions, and between-session discussions on MastriusChat. The Navigator has also joined the course as participant, and just like you, they’re wanting to grow their skills and learn the material.
I’m not ready to register because I still have questions. Who do I contact?
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