New Fall Workshops at the Shadbolt Center for the Arts

PAINTING FORESTS AND MOUNTAINS – 2023 (acrylic)

April 14 – June 2, 2023 – eight sessions

10 am – 1 pm

Learn to paint powerful landscapes defined by trees, rocks, water and snow-capped mountains. Sculpted form, space and landscape are combined in these exciting and much-loved subjects . Each move is clearly demonstrated and explained. Though some prior experience in painting is recommended, but the motivated novice is also welcome. Videos are provided for viewing during the course if you have to miss a session.

Materials will be acrylic paints – red (crimson), yellow (hansa), blue (ultramarine), green (thalo), white(titanium). One point-detail and one ¾ “ flat brush. HB pencil, sharpener and eraser. Two or three 16 x 20 canvases. Palettes and water containers are provides.

Contact registration at Shadbolt – (604)297-4440

FLORAL EXPRESSIONS 2023 – in Acrylics

May 12 – June 2, 2023,

Four afternoon sessions – 2 pm – 4:30pm

The title says it all! Along the way, we will approach the various bloom and leaf forms. We will study gesture, contour, mass, space, silhouette, light and shade, color and composition. Each move is clearly demonstrated and explained. Videos are provided for viewing during the course if you have to miss a session. No prior experience is required. Those with some experience will also benefit.

Materials will be acrylic paints – red (crimson), yellow (hansa), blue (ultramarine), green (thalo), white(titanium). One point-detail and one ¾ “ flat brush. HB pencil, sharpener and eraser. One or two 16 x 20 canvases. Palettes and water containers are provides.

Contact registration at Shadbolt – (604)297-4440

DRAWING THE CITY – 2023

April 14 – May 5, 2023

Four afternoon sessions – 2 pm – 4:30pm

Begin by learning the essentials of 1 and 2 point perspective drawing. We will then move on to shade, shadow and reflection on wall surfaces and windows. We will study the drawing of scale figures to give life to scenes. We will also touch on silhouette, urban form and space. We will look at traditional villages and at urban streets. This subject matter is of interest to many, such as, travelers, urban design sketchers, and general interest artists.

Each move is clearly demonstrated and explained. Videos are provided for viewing during the course if you have to miss a session. No prior experience is required. Those with some experience will also benefit.

Materials are very basic – 2b/4b pencils, eraser, sharpener and 30” straight edge; A pen, such as Pilot Fineliner or equal; Paper can be a few sheets of 11 x 17 velum or trace, as you wish. (More discussion of materials in first session.)

Contact registration at Shadbolt – (604)297-4440

New Workshops at the Semiahmoo Arts Society – 2023

**DRAW THE FIGURE – WORKSHOP- 2023**

**Ages:** Adult 18+
**Tuesdays: Jan 10 – Feb 7, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (5 weeks)**
Check Semiahmoo site for details –

https://semiahmoo-arts.myshopify.com/collections/short-courses/products/draw-the-figure-jan-10-feb-7

Learn to draw the figure with artist Tony O’Regan. Over this five-week course you will learn about constructive methods, anatomy for artists, using gestures as a structuring technique. Learn to handle many poses, such as standing, walking, running, sitting, reclining, etc. We will also deal with detail areas, such as, head-neck, hands, feet and clothing. Figures in context and perspective will be studied. This course is very useful for those wishing to learn to draw from live models, (we will be using projected images during the course . – (Few or no videos this time due to subject matter.)

**Most materials provided, optional supplies will be discussed the first class**

**DRAW THE PORTRAIT – WORKSHOP – 2023**

**Tuesdays: Feb 14 – Mar 14, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (5 weeks)**
Check Semiahmoo site for details –

https://semiahmoo-arts.myshopify.com/collections/short-courses/products/draw-the-portrait-feb-14-mar-14

Instructor: Tony O’Regan
Room: Visual Arts Studio
Learn to draw the portrait with artist Tony O’Regan. Over this five-week course you will learn about constructing the head-form, features, expressions, shade-shadow and lighting themes. We will use both sculptured heads and projected images. The aim is to be able to construct a typical head-face at many angles and rotations, both from memory and from observations of images. We will study expressions and facial anatomy for males, females and children. This course is excellent preparation for working from a live model.

Most materials provided, optional supplies will be discussed in the first class.

Special Summer Drawing Series

Tuesday Evenings, beginning July 12, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Semiahmoo Art Center
Instructor: Tony O’Regan
Tony will share some of the expertise he has gained as an artist, architectural designer and instructor at Universities and Art Colleges for over 25 years.

Greetings to my friends in Art!

The two-hour sessions will be on various drawing topics that I think may interest you:

Perspective Drawing
Shade-Shadow-Reflection
Face
Figure
Boats
Horses
Village Streets
and more!

You can enroll one evening at a time or for a set, as you may find convenient. I hope to see you there!

Refresh your Art Skills this summer!

This special summer drawing series will include Perspective Drawing, Shade-Shadow-Reflection, as well as focusing on drawing special subject areas, like Face, Figure, Boats, Horses, Village Streets, and others.

The first session will deal with an overview of Perspective Techniques and Principles. The second session will focus on Perspective Applications and case studies. From there, we will go on to Villages and Street Scenes; Drawing the Face; Drawing Figures; Boats and Coastal Scenes; then animals – Horses and Dogs. The classes are intended to be of use to people who wish to draw for its own sake or as an adjunct to painting.

Bring basic drawing materials of your choice – soft 2b or 4b pencil, 8 x 11 paper or larger, and whatever else you may wish to use.

Sessions will run from 6:30-8:30 Tuesday evenings beginning July 12 at Semiahmoo Art Center in the Visual Arts Studio (located at 14601-20 Ave, South Surrey, BC).

Cost is just $25 /session drop-in basis ($20 for Semiahmoo Arts members).

All levels welcome. Numbers are limited, so please pre-register at Semiahmoo Arts. Call the office at 604-536-8333 or use the button to register.

Acrylic Painting – Fundamentals

Every Tuesday, Mar 8 – Mar 29, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, online via Zoom
Instructor: Tony O’Regan
This online course will guide you through basic techniques to create colourful art subjects, such as landscapes and reflective lakes. The 4 sessions consist of thorough demonstrations and are appropriate for beginner to intermediate level students. Includes two months of further access to Tony O’Regan’s website so you can review videos of demos at your own speed and convenience after the end of the course. Materials are not included – list on request
$95 (tax included)

Acrylic Painting – Still Life Florals

Every Tuesday, April 5 – April 26, 2022, 7:00-9:00pm, online, via Zoom

Instructor: Tony O’Regan

Flowers have always been a favourite subject for painters. Gesture, Contour, Silhouette, Light and Shadow are among several highly interesting techniques you will learn to create beautiful floral paintings. The 4 sessions consist of thorough demonstrations. Some prior experience with acrylic painting is recommended. Includes two months of further access to Tony O’Regan’s website so you can review videos of demos at your own speed and convenience after the end of the course. Materials are not included – list on request.

$95 (tax included)

Acrylic Painting – Coastal Scenes

Every Tuesday, May 10 – May 31, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, online via Zoom

Instructor: Tony O’Regan

In this online course, you will learn techniques to depict rocky shores and ocean and beach scenes, creating paintings of our beautiful coast. Some prior experience with acrylic painting is recommended. The 4 sessions consist of thorough demonstrations. Includes two months of further access to Tony O’Regan’s website so you can review videos of demos at your own speed and convenience after the end of the course. Materials are not included – list on request.

$95 (tax included)

Acrylic Painting – Approaches to Abstraction

Every Tuesday, Jun 7 – Jun 28, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, online via Zoo

Instructor: Tony O’Regan

Abstract painting has been a powerful influence on modern artists. In this course, you will learn many design-focused techniques and processes for addressing this exciting genre. Gesture, Line, Space, Tonality and other ways of seeing will provide a useful perceptual ‘toolkit’ for approaching the abstract in painting. Some prior experience with acrylic painting is recommended. Includes two months of further access to Tony O’Regan’s website so you can review videos of demos at your own speed and convenience after the end of the course. Materials are not included – list on request.

$95 (tax included)

2022 Demo Series: Many shapes of Water

Please note: Some video tutorials are exclusive to students currently enrolled in courses at Emily Carr. If you are already logged in but you cannot access this content, if may be because you do not have the required membership level. Please contact Tony if you are interested in a course.