Workshops

JOHN BUDICIN WORKSHOP

NOVEMBER 1-3, 2023 9-4PM

Painting outdoors is challenging. Learning what to select and what to omit to make a strong design and statement is the goal. We are not obligated to paint everything as it is, the camera does a better job.

Emphasis will be to simplify and organize shapes.

Beginning with a simple statement we capture the shapes, values and light source quickly and from there we will work toward a finished work.

Demonstrations supplemented with visual aids will help to clarify the key elements discussed. From a simple statement to a finished painting.

Class will begin with a short lecture and samples of my approach along with some of my completed field studies. From there we will go directly on location and begin painting. We will paint on location at all times. If sun is a problem, bring your umbrella (hat, sun block, water/fluids). In case of rain, students should bring photographs or small studies to work from while indoors.

Demonstrations will be part of the program, but probably not on a daily basis.

What is important to me, as a teacher, is to share whatever knowledge I have with my students. I have no secrets about the way I paint, my philosophy, or my approach. I want to give each student all I can through personal attention, direction, and group discussions.

There are no shortcuts in reaching our goals; just hard work and determination.

John Budicin Workshop Art Supply List

Oil
Beginner to professional
Instructor demonstrations
Individual attention
Portable easel and transportations needed

I USE THE FOLLOWING COLORS AND ARRANGE MY PALETTE IN THIS ORDER; LEFT TO RIGHT:

Palette:
TITANIUM WHITE; (any brand)
CADMIUM YELLOW LIGHT (any brand)
CADMIUM ORANGE Medium-GRUMBACHER
CADMIUM RED LIGHT (any brand)
ALIZARIN CRIMSON (any brand)
DIOXAZINE PURPLE (any brand)
ULTRAMARINE BLUE (any brand)
CERULEAN BLUE HUE- GRUMBACHER
THALO GREEN (any brand)
SAP GREEN (any brand)
THALO YELLOW GREEN- GRUMBACHER (Do not confuse it with Thalo Green Yellow Shade)

FRENCH EASEL OR POCHADE BOX (UMBRELLA OPTIONAL)

BRUSHES- #3, #4 ROUNDS. (ROBERT SIMMONS “SIGNET”)

PANELS- 8 X 10 OR 9 X 12. NO LARGER THAN 12 X 16. – BRING ENOUGH 2 to 3 PER DAY

WEAR DARK COLORS WHEN PAINTING AS LIGHT COLORS WILL REFLECT ON YOUR CANVAS. DO NOT WEAR RED.

ODORLESS THINNER

RECOMMENDED READING:

Composition of Outdoor Painting by Edgar Payne (DeRu’s Fine Arts 9100 Artesia Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706)

Carlson’s Guide to Landscape Painting by John F. Carlson (Dover Publications)

Richard Schmid Paints Landscapes by Richard Schmid (Out of Print- Try the Library);
Fill Your Paintings with Light and Color by Kevin Macpherson (North Light ISBN 0 89134 687 2)

Oils –by Trevor Chamberlain and Ron Ranson (ISBN # 85470 052 9)

Plein Air Painting in Watercolor & Oil by Frank LaLumia (North Light ISBN 0 89134 974 X)

The Painters Process- The Inner Voice William F. Reese Blue Raven Publishing 2009

Landscape Painting Inside and Out by Kevin Macpherson (North Light ISBN-13: 978-1581807554)

Cost: $650.00

To register for the workshop go to the Huse Skelly Gallery site by clicking here.

Huse Skelly Gallery
229 Marine Ave., Suite E
Balboa Island, CA 92662
310-418-7989 cell
huseskellygallery@gmail.com
www.huseskellygallery.com

John Budicin was born in Rovigno, Italy. He was 12 years old when his family settled in Southern California. After working as a commercial artist for 19 years, John finally decided to make his true passion; Art, his lifetime profession. Working primarily on location, he finds his inspirations directly from life.

With many awards and honors, John’s work has been in museum exhibitions and featured in many art magazines, such as, Cowboys and Indians, Art of the West, Southwest Art, Pasadena Magazine, California Art Club Newsletter, and Art Business News. Several of his paintings were selected and published in 200 Great Painting Ideas for Artist, Art of the National Parks, and have been reproduced in many other art books.