just announced..

The Classical Figure in Full Color
a three day workshop with Robert Liberace

at a picturesque Wye River estate near historic Easton, Maryland
September 15, 16, 17


WORKSHOP INFORMATION
:
The Classical Figure in Full Color. This class will explore the beauty of the human figure with an emphasis on color. Students will create several figure paintings in a variety of conditions both indoors and plein air. These arrangements are designed to highlight the particular influence light has on the figure in different environments. The dynamics of color and shin tones will be stressed through various color studies including set-ups with colored lights and "mud-head" painting, a technique involving the set-up of a back-lighted model out-doors which focuses the eye upon large color relationships rather than isolated features. In addition to color exercises students will have the opportunity to work on a long pose and the class will explore different approaches to finishing paintings. Class will go from 9 to 4 each day. An hour lunch break will be taken around noon.

Cost: $300 (model fees extra - to be paid at the workshop)

Sign up: You might want to email Rob or Lina at rob@robertliberace.com to make sure there is space available (at the moment there is plenty of room). Print and fill out the form below. Send with your check to: Robert Liberace, 2826 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA 22181.

Supplies: Supply list is posted at the bottom of this page (list can also be found at www.robertliberace.com/supplylistpage.htm under "Figure and Portrait Painting Workshop"
This page also has tips on traveling on the airlines with art supplies)

Location: This workshop is located just a short distance from the east end of the Bay Bridge. To view photos of past workshops held at this location go to http://www.southstreetartgallery.com/weekendworkshopsphotosBC.html

Lodging: For lodging information click on http://www.eastonmd.org/ and click on reservations. We suggest that you stay in Easton, where you will fine good accommodations (some wonderful bed and breakfasts!) and a variety of restaurants.

Directions to Workshop: From the Washington beltway,take 50/301 across Bay Bridge. When 50 splits with 301, go South on 50 for 4 or 5 miles to State Road #662 South (sign Wye Mills). Follow 662 to stop sign. Turn right and continue on #662 for 1.7 miles to Wye Landing Lane. Turn right and follow road for 2.1 mile to Wye Lane. Turn right again and follow to end through brick posts to house on left (last house). The address is 12626 Wye Lane, Wye Mills, MD 21679. To get to Easton, continue down 50 a bit further. Directions from Easton: Follow Route 50 West towards the Bay Bridge. Pass over Skipton Creek (sign on Rt. 50) to approximately the 56 mile marker on Rt. 50 and turn left onto Rt 662. Follow Rt.662 about a mile and turn left onto Wye Landing Lane. Proceed about 2 miles and turn right onto Wye Lane - which is the private driveway entrance. Follow thru brick posts and past tennis court to studio. In case you get lost: the telephone number of our host is 410-827-6323.

about the instructor:
If you can’t catch Rob’s classes at the Art League of Virginia or at one of his seminars at the Portrait Society of America’s annual conference, don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of America’s foremost portrait artists and teachers. Rob is a contemporary classicist inspired by the old masters. He is equally gifted in painting, drawing, and sculpture. In February 2006, he was selected by The Artist's Magazine as one of their choices for the top twenty realist artists under the age of forty. In April of 2003 Rob received the Grand Prize Award in the International Portrait Competition from the Portrait Society of America. In 2002 he won their Best of Show Award. Rob has been commissioned to do portraits for clients such as George Bush and Ambassador Sol Linowitz.

Rob received his B.F.A. and M.F.A. at George Washington University where he was the recipient of both the Morris Louis Scholarship and the National Academy of Arts and Letters Scholarship for painting. American Artist magazine honored Rob with their “Emerging Artist Award” and featured his work in their 1996 Art Master’s issue. Rob is perhaps best known for his classic and distinctive style of figure drawing. American Artist magazine highlighted Rob's drawing techniques as the cover feature in their May 2002 annual drawing issue. Rob is represented by the Arcadia Gallery in New York City and the John Pence Gallery in San Francisco.

Easton, Maryland workshop with ROBERT LIBERACE, Sept. 15, 16, 17 2006

REGISTRATION AND CONTRACT
Please print and send completed form with your check to:
Robert Liberace, 2826 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA 22181.

name of student ____________________________________________________________

email address______________________________________________________________

mailing address ____________________________________________________________

phone__________________ emergency contact__________________________________ 

comments?_______________________________________________________________

 _______________________________________________________________________


And now for the fine print... Students will be accepted in order by which payment is received. Robert Liberace and his agents act only in the manner of providing services and cannot accept the responsibility in whole or in part for delayed departures or arrivals, missed carrier connections, accidents, loss, or damage or injury to persons or property. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary or arrangements in the event it becomes necessary, and to substitute a teacher in case of an emergency.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If cancellation is made 30 or more days before the workshop date, a full refund will be made, less 5% of the total workshop fee. If cancellation is made 29 or fewer days before the workshop date, and your spot is filled by another student, the same refund (less 5%) applies. If cancellation is made 29 or fewer days before the workshop date, and your spot cannot be filled, 50% of the cost will be retained. By purchasing this workshop, the participant acknowledges and accepts these conditions.

Signed__________________________________________ Date____________________


SUPPLIES
Paint colors (oils): burnt umber, cadmium yellow, cadmium red, permanent rose, alizarin crimson, ultra marine blue, cerulean blue, phthalocyanine blue, phthalocyanine green (Winsor & Newton calls their's Winsor blue -It comes in two shades, red and green. Either if fine but if you are newly purchasing it, get the green. and Winsor green), viridian, titanium white, lead white or lead white replacement (flake white). Rob likes Winsor & Newton, but any brand above student grade is fine.
Brushes: filbert bristle brush: #1, #3, #6, and #8 Any brand is fine but Rob likes Windsor Newton brand (Rathbone if possible) or Escoda brand;
and Sable Filbert: #2 and #4 Rob likes Silver brand Renaissance Sable brushes or Escoda Sable brushes.
Wood palette
Palette knife
(optional)
Medium:
stand or linseed oil (or medium of choice), odorless solvent such as turpenoid or gamsol.

Rags
(or good paper towels)
Canvas:
need at least five 16"x20" or 18" x24" toned mid-gray (white with a little ivory black works well to tone the canvas).
Portable easel
Lunches and Drinks Also, we're told that students should bring their lunches since Easton is about 20 minutes from the workshop site. You should also consider bringing mosquito repellent, sunscreen, hat or visor, and a water bottle.

Special travel considerations for those who fly In view of the recent threats to the airlines, Rob will be happy to supply solvents to anyone flying in, so plan on bringing an empty small lidded container or jar to hold solvents. Though oil paints and most artist's mediums are not flammable, airport security guards will confiscate them if you try to take them as carry-on. They must be checked with your luggage. Make sure to pack them well and double bag in plastic bags or containers so they don't soil your other belongings if they are punctured. Since they will not be in the pressurized part of the plane, there is the possibility of bursting as well. BY ALL MEANS, PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR AIRLINE FOR SPECIFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING ARTIST'S MATERIALS. Another option is to ship oil paints and other non-flammables to the workshop destination ahead of time. If all else fails, contact Rob and he may be able to supply oil paints for you in some situations. Here are more travel tips for traveling with oil.


For questions contact Rob or Lina at rob@robertliberace.com
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