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Christopher Pierce
Christopher Pierce is a nationally recognized fine artist who paints florals, still lifes, portraits, figures, and interiors with panache and a mature sensitivity. Along with his stunning portraiture, he is well known for the huge and commanding florals that come from the bounty of his gardens. His colors are ground in the traditions of the old masters which render his works with a timeless monumentality. In 2009, Studios magazine featured a 7-page article on Pierce’s studio in Shushan, New York. In 2008, his painting “Sunflowers and Peacock Vase” won the Helen DeCozen Award for a floral at the American Artists Professional League Grand National Exhibition in New York City. In 2006, his portrait “The Gardener” won First Prize at the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists annual competition. His landscapes, figures, and floral still lifes have been featured in Adirondack Life magazine and New York Art Review. Pierce has been elected to the National Arts Club in New York City and is also a member of the Salmagundi Club, the American Artists Professional League, Audubon Artists, and the Hudson Valley Art Association. Click here to visit Christopher's online studio.
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July 20 - 24
Tuesday - Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Minimum 6 students, maximum 10
Studio I
$325 members
$350 non-members
Students in this workshop will learn about painting
beautiful floral still lifes. Emphasis will be on aspects
that make up a strong painting including color, color
values, composition, and techniques on how to apply
paint in a fresh, lush, and subtle manner. Also stressed
will be the importance of setting up and composing a
still life and learning how the effects of good lighting
can strengthen a painting. Students should be able to
gain confidence and appreciate individuality of style
from this workshop. Individual attention is stressed.
The workshop is for painters who have had some drawing
and oil painting experience. |
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