LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP
Tonalism and Tree Techniques
with Eileen Murphy
In this workshop, I will demonstrate how to copy an Old Master painting working from dark to light, with a specific emphasis on techniques for painting trees.
This workshop is designed to:
Introduce students to American Tonalist painting
Demonstrate the traditional method of working from dark to light in oil paint
Address specific techniques for painting trees
Audience: Fine Art Painters
Medium: Oil
Stage: This workshop is suitable for creatives at any stage.
Session Dates & Times:
Wednesday
March 25th
4-6 pm MDT / 6-8 pm EDT /
10 pm-12 am GMT
$22.00
11 in stock
WORKSHOP Description
In this workshop, I will start on a dry, dark ground and copy an Old Master landscape painting in order to show students the technique of working from dark to light in oil paint. This image is from George Inness, who was considered a tonalist, and I consider him a master of edges; so in this lesson we’ll hone in on the importance of the areas where one shape meets another. I will also discuss techniques for handling trees. I love teaching from art historical images because it gives me the opportunity to cover a lot of topics in one sitting!
🎥 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
I will use the following palette:
Titanium white
Cadmium yellow light (hue is fine, or any light yellow really)
Cadmium red (or any warm red)
Ultramarine blue
Sap green
Burnt Siena
Burnt umber
Ivory black
Any brushes that you have are fine. This image lends itself towards round or rounded brushes, but please use whatever you have.
I will be painting on a canvas textured paper that has been prepared with a layer of burnt umber oil paint, which will be dry when I begin my demo. If you’re pressed for time, you can absolutely use acrylic paint for this base layer . It dries much faster and will be fine for anyone who wants to join the workshop at the last minute.
Instructor Bio
Born in 1981 in Mount Kisco, NY BA from Mount Holyoke College, 2003 MFA from Pratt Institute, 2006 Eileen Murphy is a painter who has spent her life along the Hudson River. She and her dog Frito split their time between Brooklyn and Craryville, NY.
Eileen has shown widely and has attended residencies to the Vermont Studio Center, Yaddo, and the High Line Nine. She received the Individual Artist Award from the Santo Foundation in 2017; in that same year, she was invited by the US Department of State to participate in the Art in the Embassies program, which sent her to Algeria.
She is was the Lead Faculty in Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking in the MFA program at the Institute of Art and Design at New England College from 2020-23.
Her most recent solo shows were at Gallery Afternoon in Seoul, South Korea in February 2024 and at Thomas VanDyke Gallery (Brooklyn) in April 2024.
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.
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After this time no refunds will be given (if you have extenuating circumstances you believe justify a refund, contact us at Registrations@Mastrius.com).
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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.
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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.
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