Adults and Kids Classes/Workshops and Free Live Demo

Free Live Demo March 11th 6-8pm

Come and join me for a free live demo. You can see me in action while I paint a portrait from life using oil paint. You will also be able to ask me questions as I work. (It's a great way to get inspired before the Portrait Painting Workshop taking place the next day). It will be a great Friday evening. Bring a friend and make it a date!

The demo and following classes and workshops will be held at the 

Stony Plain Public Library 4613 52 Ave, Stony Plain, AB

Adult Classes and Workshops

Expanding Painting Practices 
6 Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm Mar.2, 9, 23, and Apr.6, 13,27. $190.00
In your choice of oil,acrylic, watercolor, or gouache we will be exploring different subject matter and genres of painting which will push us to learn new techniques. This is a great way to explore painting. this course is fantastic for all skill levels. Supplies required.

Paint from Photos Workshop 
Friday April 8th 6-9:30pm $40.00
Bring in 5 to 10 of your photo images either professionally printed or on a tablet and we will go through what to look for in reference material and how to use reference material to get across your ideas. This is open to all subject matter from figurative, landscape, cityscape, still life, even abstract. We will then start on one painting using the medium of your choice. Open to all skill levels. Supplies required.

Portrait Painting Workshop 
Saturday March 12th 10am- 4pm $70.00

We will be working from live clothed models with a focus on creating likeness. We will cover facial anatomy and discovering the subtleties that describe a persons individuality and personality. We will also cover light and shadow, hair, and clothing. This workshop goes well with the previous nights free portrait painting demo by Daphne. Get inspired and the next day get your brushes wet. Supplies required.

Kids Classes and Workshops 

Kids Drawing Classes ages 10-17yrs 
6 Wednesdays 4-5pm Mar.2, 9, 23, and Apr.6, 13,27. $85.00

Using pencil, charcoal, conte, and pen we will be using different techniques to create interesting and dynamic works of art. There will be a heavy focus on light and shadows through the exploration of shading, crosshatching, and line weight. Supplies provided.

Kids Painting Classes ages 10-17yrs

6 Wednesdays 5:15-6:16pm Mar.2, 9, 23, and Apr.6, 13,27. $100.00
We will spend 2 classes exploring watercolor, 2 classes on acrylic, and 2 classes on oil
paint (with no solvents). We will learn different techniques and the elements of design while looking at different types of subject matter. Supplies provided.

Kids Spring Break Workshops March 29th and 31st 

Charcoal Drawing ages 8-13yrs 10am-11am

Acrylic Painting ages 8-13yrs 11am-12pm

Making It Look Real Drawing and Painting* 10-17yrs 12-1:30pm

Fees: $30.00 for one class $50.00 for two classes, and Young Aspiring Artists Special $75.00 for all three. 

(*$35.00 for this single class) Supplies provided.

 To register or if you have any questions please email Daphne [email protected] 

Creating Portraits Workshop April 2015

Creating Portraits Workshop

April 25th 12-5pm

Cost: $65.00

Location: Stony Plain Library, #112, 4613-52ave. Stony Plain

In the drawing or painting medium of your choice, learn about the facial structure in order to create more accurate portraits. Instructed by Daphne Côté who has experience in almost every medium. This one afternoon workshop is open to all skill levels.

To register email Daphne [email protected]

Upcoming Workshops

I will be instructing two workshops on Thursday nights this March and May in Edmonton.
Please contact The Paint Spot to register

There is also space still available in my Creating a Portrait workshop, contact Daphne to register.

Bringing Life to Figure Drawing

Description

Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2015   6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Through the use of a live model we will study the human form to create greater likeness, more accurate proportion, depth and volume through tonal values, as well as liveliness in our drawings. Instruction is both group-oriented and tailored to students’ personal interests and skill levels, with one-to-one attention for each student. Demos will be included. The class environment will be encouraging, positive, and energetic. Students will leave with skills to continue figure drawing on their own.

Participants receive a 20% discount on these supplies:

2B pencil, sketchbook (at least 8x10"), vine charcoal, charcoal pencil  AND while charcoal pencil, utility knife for sharpening, brown craft paper or neutral-coloured paper (pad, about 18x24”), kneaded eraser AND white eraser

Bringing Life to Figure Painting

Description

Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, & 28   6 PM - 9 PM

Through the use of a live model we will study the human form to create greater likeness, more accurate proportion, depth and volume through studying skin tones. You will learn to add liveliness with brushstrokes and colour. Instruction is both group-oriented and tailored to students’ personal interests and skill levels, with one-to-one attention for each student. Demos are included. The class environment will be encouraging, positive, and energetic. Students will leave with skills to continue figure drawing on their own.

(The cost of this class includes the model fee.)

Participants receive a 20% discount on these supplies:

2B pencil

Sketchbook (at least 8x10”)

Walnut oil

M Graham oil paint: Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow, Burnt Umber,  Burnt Sienna, Titanium White

Brushes: 2 Rounds, size 8 or 10; at least 3 Brights, Flats, or Filberts, size 8

Canvasboards:

5   8x10”

3  11x14”

3  16x20”

Palette, 16x12” or larger

Please bring some painting rags. You may also wish to bring suitable painting clothes, a snack, and a drink.

By the instructor’s request: ABSOLUTELY NO SOLVENTS!

Creating a Portrait Workshop

February 28, 10am-5pm

This workshop welcomes all skill levels and is open to almost all mediums, graphite, charcoal, conte, pastel, oil paint, acrylic, watercolor, etc. (no loose pigments)

Space is limited, please register early.

Workshop Fee: $95.00
For Questions or to Register contact Daphne by email [email protected]

Facebook Event: Creating a Portrait Workshop

More Upcoming Events

Edmonton Journal Artpic: Growing Up No. 9

Take a look at this piece featuring my work in the Edmonton Journal written by Fish Griwkowsky. 
Here: Artpic: Growing Up No. 9

Exhibition at Naess Gallery (Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue); on view until February 17.

Closing Reception: Thursday, February 12 6-9pm.
Facebook Event.

My Gift to You, a New Painting Demo Video!

Happy Holidays to all!

  Here is my first, ever, painting demo video. It is of the process I took to create a commissioned painting titled: Dear Jocelan.

   It is with my sincerest thanks and gratitude to all of those that have encouraged, supported, and inspired me over this past incredible year. I can't wait for all that the New Year brings!

Thank you!

Portrait Society of Canada: Miracle of the Portrait People's Choice

Two of my paintings are being considered by the Portrait Society of Canada for their Miracle of the Portrait competition, winners to be announced December 20th. Please take a moment to vote for the People's Choice Award - vote here.

Self Portrait, 16"x20', Oil on Board, 2014

Dear Jocelan, 16"x20", Oil on Linen, 2014



Figure Drawing Workshop

January 9, 6-9pm and January 10, 10am-4pm

This two day workshop will be focusing on tonal value techniques to create realistic 3 dimensional drawings from a live model. This workshop welcomes all skill levels and will also cover other aspects of figure drawing according to students needs, such as: anatomy, line weight, and composition.

Space is limited, please register early.

Cost: $130.00 + $20.00 model fee: total $150.00

To register or if you have any questions please email Daphne: [email protected]

Facebook Event

Upcoming Events

SPARKS, show of new paintings

I hope you can join me at the opening reception on Saturday November 29th from 2-5pm. This show is of new works fresh from my studio and I can't wait to share them with you.

Summer Portrait Project 2014

 

 

 

What an unexpected wonderful experience!

Here's the background behind my Summer Portrait Project:
It all started out when a course I was registered to ...take was cancelled (although I instruct courses, I like to learn from others as well to grow in my own practice). I sat down and reflected on where I was in my art career and process. I had paid for models all year and recently I had people starting to offer to model for me for free, refusing payment and only wanting to be apart of my creations and hoping to inspire, which is such an extraordinary gift that makes me speechless. I also have been paying for conferences and courses, all my supplies, and at the end of the day I have hundreds of paintings laying around. I asked myself if there was a way to further my education, without cost besides my time, with less traveling and where by the products of my studies don't lay around my studio collecting dust. That's when I came up with my Summer Portrait Project. These were the guide lines: To study as many faces as possible from the end of June to September 1st. To study different facial structures and skin tones by creating 8x10" oil sketches in under 1.5hrs from a live sitting. Charge $35.00 per oil sketch to cover the cost of materials and a bit for my time and then the oil sketches get to go home with the sitter.
So I put one (that's right only ONE!) call on Facebook asking for people interested in having their portrait sketch done, though I put out a reminder close to the end for those who had contacted me but not set dates. Life and the world gave me a great big 'Yes!' response, once again life proved if you are open to it, if you are passionate about it, and it is something you love, positive magnificent things will happen in your life encouraging you to follow your dreams and passions. Within one day I had 10 people scheduled to participate. I was blown away. I thought that I would get, at the most, 10 participants all summer. Now that the project is over I am astonished to say that I have completed 42 portrait sketches in just over 2 months. All from live sittings (except half way through I started to do the younger children from photo reference because they looked like they were being tortured after sitting for an hour, and yes they were all allowed breaks), and the paintings were each completed in 1.5hrs or less. It sparked some interest from a journalist who wrote an article (read the article) on my work and the project. The income allowed me to hire a part time assistant. It lead to some commission work. The documentation of the process also sparked interest from patrons and galleries all over the world. Now I'm in the process of putting together work for 3 upcoming shows that will be within the next 6months and course outlines for some upcoming workshops.
I write this in the hopes that it encourages people to put aside their fear and self-doubt and to go out and do what you love to do and to think outside the box to make a living at it. Also, to have the courage to put yourself out there, you never know what it may lead to. For me things are snowballing and I get to do what I love to do, paint! And to communicate to others ideas that I have through painting the human figure.
To all those who participated I send you a huge THANK YOU! As well to those who have been following my Summer Portrait Project and contributing their encouraging words, and to all those who I am fortunate to work with now and in the future. I cannot forget my family for their encouragement and patience.