Transcending the Photo Reference Workshop: In-Person
Alyssa Monks | Spring 2023 | May 17 - May 19
Taught by Alyssa Monks, this 3-day in-person workshop is designed to guide the student towards creating a painting from a photo reference using both indirect and direct traditional painting techniques. It aims to instruct painters on how to use the photograph to create a painting that surpasses the look of the photograph, rather than simply imitating it.
Workshop Dates:
Scheduled occurrences for the next session of this class are as follows:
Day |
Date |
Time |
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Day 1: |
05/17/2023 |
11 am - 6 pm ET |
Day 2: |
05/18/2023 |
11 am - 6 pm ET |
Day 3: |
05/19/2023 |
11 am - 6 pm ET |
Join us to discover traditional skills and contemporary practice
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$525
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