LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP
Painting Atmosphere and Depth
with Jordan K. Walker, Professional Artist & Mentor
Create paintings that really go the distance!
You Will Learn:
Learn how to organize space in any composition
Understand the benefits of overlapping shapes in a scene
Explore the principles and possibilities of atmospheric perspective
Mix and apply color gradients to create the illusion of depth
Use a variety of hard and soft edges to suggest different weather effects
Audience: Fine Art Painters
Medium: Oil
Stages: Aspiring, Emerging
Session Dates & Times:
August 29th
11 am-5 pm MDT / 1 pm-7 pm EDT /
6 pm-12 am BST
$159.50
15 in stock
WORKSHOP Description
Do you admire landscape paintings that feel as though you could walk right into them? This effect isn’t about detail; it’s all about structure and atmosphere!
In this 6 hour workshop we’ll build the foundations for creating expansive landscapes full of depth!
We will begin by learning about the structures that organize space in a composition, such as spatial layers and horizon lines. These concepts are super helpful in understanding how objects relate to each other over vast distances.
Once we have our bearings, we’ll dive into an exploration of Atmospheric Perspective, and learn how our perception of objects is affected by the air that surrounds them. We’ll learn about how different weather conditions can influence the sense of atmosphere in a scene, and study the effects that elements like mist, rain, and smoke have on a landscape.
Painting isn’t just about understanding concepts though, and the way you physically apply paint too create brushstrokes and edges is super important to creating a sense of atmosphere in your work. I’ll create an oil painting as you watch that demonstrates these techniques, and I’ll show you how I mix gradients of color to create the feeling of depth in a scene.
The last couple hours of the workshop will give you time to create an atmospheric painting of your own, and I’ll be there to answer all of your questions!
Whether you’re interested in painting landscapes, city scapes, or imaginative vistas, the principles we’ll cover in this course will empower you to create a realistic sense of depth and distance in your work no matter what your subject matter is!
🎥 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
Drawing Tools;
Sketchbook – Inexpensive sketchbook or drawing pad 6” x 8” or larger (feel free to bring a sketchbook you’ve already started)
Drawing Pencil – HB, 3B, 6B (I recommend Tombow Mono pencils)
Painting Supplies; I will be doing a demo using oil paint, but for this workshop you are welcome to use any medium you are familiar with. The following list is only a suggestion.
Oil Paint (spilt primary palette) – I prefer M. Graham brand Paint, but feel free to bring paint you may have in other brands.
-Titanium While
-Pyrrol Red
-Alizarin Crimson
-Ultramarine Blue
-Pthalo Blue
Azo Yellow
Indian Yellow
Burnt Umber
Palette – Paper or glass Palette (9” x 12” or larger)
Palette Knife – RGM #20 or #21
Brushes – Princeton Aspen or Dakota brand Flat #10, #6, and #0. Please feel free to bring any synthetic or hog bristle brushes you may already have.
Solvent – Gamsol (4 oz bottle or more), Silicoil jar, or other glass container with lid.
Rags – Soft Polishing cloths (found in many hardware stores) or paper towels.
Panels – (Hardboard that you’ve gessoed yourself, or Centurion brand oil primed linen panels) 1 or more panels, 6” x 8” or 8” x 10”.
Cleanup – Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver
Easel – Standing easel, table easel, pochade box, or drawing board with clips
Instructor Bio
Jordan K. Walker is an award winning artist based in Eugene, Oregon. He is a member of the Oil Painters of America and the California Art Club. His work explores the complex and varied landscapes of the American West.
Jordan’s paintings have been shown in galleries and museums across the United States, including the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Steamboat Art Museum, CFD Old West Museum, Maryhill Museum of Art, and the Bowers Museum. Many of his paintings are held in private collections around the globe.
With painting gear in hand, Jordan hikes through the wild spaces of western North America and creates studies to better understand his surroundings. Intense examples of light and atmosphere, as well as a sense of the geological timescale of his favorite subjects are important elements in his work. He is continually drawn to the timeless drama of stormy skies, churning Pacific tides, steep alpine slopes, and ancient forests. In the studio, Jordan uses his studies and photographic reference gathered in the wild to compose immersive paintings. He strives to communicate the power and beauty of his subjects through the use of dynamic compositions, expressive brushstrokes, and unexpected color contrasts.
