Workshop Coming Soon..

Oil Painting Workshop

Small to Large

Sat. & Sun August 3^rd & 4^th

10-4:30

 Bring your small studies  and learn how to take them large. Use one or two  of your favorite plein air pieces (depending on your level of skill), and learn how to develop a plan for your larger piece. You may choose to paint the exact same scene if it was very successful  the first time, or re-design a stronger statement. From this design we will paint a new painting using our studies as a reference guide along with our newly developed design plan.

(If you don’t have a small piece to bring, you have time to paint a small study from a photograph or plein air..)

($50 deposit is required at registration - materials list will be provided after registration - class size is limited.)

Patris Studio and Gallery

3460 2^nd Avenue

Sacramento

916-397-8958

artist_patris@yahoo.com

$125.00

(e-mail or call Patris to register)

Randy Blasquez Artist Statement

As an artist I strive to create a painting that comes from the heart. It takes years of study to become a painter and I believe only then can you become an artist – one who creates. This is where my journey has taken me.

I believe that a successful painting has a certain lyrical or rhythmic quality that will catch your eye from across a room. While sketching out the design of the original concept, I look for this quality. The melody has to be found from a deep search within myself, digging into places that are not always comfortable. It is from this place that I can overcome the conceptual problems that may be interfering with what I am trying to say. I want my paintings to be an authentic expression of the heart and brain connection that comes through the creative process. Something needs to happen between myself and the painting. If I can stick with it through the struggle, the painting feels more genuine.

I love to begin a painting with thin transparent washes and end with heavy strokes of paint. All my paintings are approached from the abstract design, while being careful to keep that design strong through the finish of the piece. I am drawn to the simplicity of form and strive to keep the simple passages. There are two parts of my design: dark patterns to make a statement, and light patterns to create a musical element. My desire is that I will not over-describe my subject matter, but to express the idea or feeling in a strong way.