OIL DEMONSTRATION – PAINTING IN LAYERS WITH JON ALLAN MARSHALL

Jon Allan Marshall’s Oil Painting DEMONSTRATION is a sneak peek of his 2-part course Oil Painting and the Masters on consecutive Saturdays, August 10th and 17th from 9-12pm. Guests will be able to watch Jon in action as he demonstrates a traditional layered approach to oil painting. Jon will describe the process, pros and cons, ‘lessons learned, and tips on how to master the layer approach.

Jon’s work is “classical realism inspired by 17th century Dutch masters and the Hudson River School.” Guests can walk-through viewing Jon’s work show, Denmark Landscapes. Jon begins with small sketches and photos, and if those ideas work themselves into thoughts of a series, or they draw him to explore a larger more finished format. Sketches and prints of Jon’s work will be available for sale with partial proceeds benefitting Denmark Arts Center programming. Visit Jon’s website to see all of his artwork.

Come view Jon’s art show of the beautiful hamlet of Denmark through his landscapes. If techniques at the demonstration pique your artistic interest, join us for two consecutive Saturdays for Oil Painting & the Masters Class on August 10 and 17. Jon will use modern materials to bring students step-by-step through a painting process employed by masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Ruisdael. Students will learn important technical rules for archival permanence, from beginning surface preparation to the final varnish, as well as some color theory and helpful time saving tricks. At the beginning of each class Jon will demonstrate all that will be covered for that day. The students will finish the class with their own completed painting and a good understanding of how to use this technique for their own personal expression.