Sunday, July 7, 2019
I now have an online Art Mentoring Program for artists of all levels worldwide!
The Art Mentoring Program is designed to help you achieve your technical goals as well as artistic career goals through video lessons, conference calls and personalized video critiques.
You gain access to all the current video lessons as soon as you sign up.
There are two mentoring options available. For more information and to register go to http://kristygordoncourses.com/the-art-mentoring-program/
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Shaw TV Okanagan
Thank you Shaw TV Okanagan for the great segment you made about my workshop in Kelowna this winter at ARTSCO!
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
There's still time to register for my still life painting class at The New York Academy of Art this spring! It's Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 pm from February 4 - April 28th! Register HERE today!
Refine the painting techniques of the masters in your own still life painting. This course will cover essential techniques that will inform all of your future paintings on any subject. Participants will learn how to render such textures as metal, glass, cloth, paper and fur. Demonstrations and discussions will cover the stages to developing a painting: composition, design and color theory. The beginner will learn fundamental principles such as how to mix colors and render form. Learn to transform objects with the beauty of oil paint.
Refine the painting techniques of the masters in your own still life painting. This course will cover essential techniques that will inform all of your future paintings on any subject. Participants will learn how to render such textures as metal, glass, cloth, paper and fur. Demonstrations and discussions will cover the stages to developing a painting: composition, design and color theory. The beginner will learn fundamental principles such as how to mix colors and render form. Learn to transform objects with the beauty of oil paint.
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Portrait Painting Workshop in Brooklyn
Hi Guys,
I'm teaching a portrait painting workshop in Brooklyn in November and I would love for you to join us! Here is all the information about the class, as well as the supplies list and registration info.
This
three-day portrait painting workshop is a unique opportunity for
students of all levels to learn the process of painting the portrait in
oils using a full palette.
The course will center on the experience of painting from a live model and there will be a single, sustained pose throughout the workshop. Participants will learn how to achieve a better likeness as well as how to paint convincing flesh tones. Each day will include a painting demonstration, discussion and individual instruction at the easel.
The beginner will learn fundamental principles such as how to mix colors and render form modeling. The more advanced student will discover how to take their work to the next level and achieve the finish that they desire. These tips can be applied to all future work and improve any painting of any subject.
Discussions and handouts will cover the stages to developing a painting, comparative measuring, proportion and structure of the face and features, as well as glazing, value, edges, composition, light, and modeling with color temperature.
For more information email info@kristygordon.com. To register click add to cart.
Full Palette Supplies List
I'm teaching a portrait painting workshop in Brooklyn in November and I would love for you to join us! Here is all the information about the class, as well as the supplies list and registration info.
Contemporary Portrait Painting Using Classical Techniques
Location:
231 Maujer Street, Brooklyn (one block from the Grand stop on the L
train)
Dates:
November 20th 6-9pm, November 21st & 22nd
10am-4pm $350
The course will center on the experience of painting from a live model and there will be a single, sustained pose throughout the workshop. Participants will learn how to achieve a better likeness as well as how to paint convincing flesh tones. Each day will include a painting demonstration, discussion and individual instruction at the easel.
The beginner will learn fundamental principles such as how to mix colors and render form modeling. The more advanced student will discover how to take their work to the next level and achieve the finish that they desire. These tips can be applied to all future work and improve any painting of any subject.
Discussions and handouts will cover the stages to developing a painting, comparative measuring, proportion and structure of the face and features, as well as glazing, value, edges, composition, light, and modeling with color temperature.
For more information email info@kristygordon.com. To register click add to cart.
Full Palette Supplies List
CANVAS OR PANEL
14”x 18” or 16”x 20” inch canvas or panel is a
nice size to work at
OIL PAINTS
Titanium White
Lemon Yellow
Cadmium Yellow Deep
Cadmium Yellow Deep
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Red Light
Permanent Alizarin
Crimson
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna or Transparent Red Oxide
Burnt Umber
Viridian Green
Cerulean Blue or Cobalt Blue Teal
Ultramarine Blue
Mars Black
BRUSHES
Synthetic brushes (brights) sizes 2, 4, 6
2 small, round synthetic brushes
A big synthetic square brush (about 2 inches
wide)
Stiff bristle brushes (flats or brights) in a
variety of sizes (for example 4, 6, 8)
OTHER SUPPLIES
Pencil
Palette (wooden or paper)
Palette knife
Linseed Oil
Pale Drying Linseed Oil or Walnut Alkyd Medium
Linseed oil holders (small cups)
Vinyl Gloves (optional)
Blue shop towels or rags (available at hardware
stores)
Portable easel
A small side table
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Crane's Flight in International Artist Magazine
This year has been an amazing year and I've felt so blessed to have my work published in so many of my favorite art magazines. Here is a step-by-step tutorial of my painting, "Crane's Flight" that Christine Egnoski, Executive Director of the Portrait Society of America, graciously included in the feature on the Art of The Portrait in International Artist magazine. A huge thank you to her as well as to Joshua Rose, the Editor of International Artist for their support!
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Star Child in International Artist Magazine
I'm catching up on some past announcements here, and I realized I never shared this image of my painting "Star Child" which was included in The Portrait Society of America's "Master Showcase" article in International Artist magazine last year. It was such an honor to be showcased along with so many amazingly talented artists. I'm deeply grateful to Christine Egnoski and Edward Jonas from The Portrait Society of America for all their support!
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Plein Air Landscape Painting in Central Park
I think Central park is most beautiful in the fall and I'm loving
this weather! What better way to spend the last days of September then
painting in the park! I'm teaching a plein air landscape painting class this weekend (September 26th and 27th) and there are still a couple spaces left! No fancy equipment required. As you can see from the photos below you can even just use a cardboard box and some tape to make your own lightweight portable easel. Also if you don't want to buy a new set of paints we can make arrangements for you to use mine. Here's a description of the class. I hope you can join us!
Dates: September 26 and 27 from 11am to 4pm
$200 for both days, $100 for one day
To register for the workshop, or for further
information, please email
kristy@kristygordon.com.
Location: Central Park Ravine, by Huddlestone Arch, five minute walk from Central
Park North and Malcolm X Boulevard
Here's a shot of the beautiful Central Park Ravine where we'll be painting! |
Dates: September 26 and 27 from 11am to 4pm
$200 for both days, $100 for one day
This two-day plein air painting
workshop is a unique opportunity for students of all levels to learn the
process of painting the landscape in oils using a full palette.
The course will center on the
experience of painting outdoors (en plein air). Participants will learn the
fundamentals and principles of designing and executing plein air landscape
paintings.
Each day will include a
painting demonstration, discussion and individual instruction at the easel. Class sizes will be kept small to maximize
personal instruction.
The beginner will learn
fundamental principles such as how to mix colors and design a strong
composition. The more advanced student will discover how to take their work to
the next level and achieve the finish that they desire.
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