Lorenzo Chavez - Bring Life to your Landscape Paintings

NOTE: Workshop tickets will be available for purchase February 1st after 10:30am.

Lorenzo Chavez's art reflects his deep passion for the American West.  Lorenzo is a renowned fine art instructor and artist who has taught numerous workshops across the U.S.  He is represented by many prestigious fine art galleries including private and corporate collectors, both nationally and internationally.  Lorenzo participates in numerous fine arts events including exhibits and show openings including his solo exhibit "A Road less Traveled" drawing inspiration from the undisturbed colors of nature.

To learn more about Lorenzo and see his work go to the following:

www.lorenzochavez.com

When you sign up, please be sure to read the policies regarding cancellation carefully before submitting your payment!

Materials List:   Oil Painting Supplies

Oils - Chromatic Colors

1. Permanent Red Medium – Rembrandt
2. Alizarin Crimson
3. Cad Yellow Deep
4. Lemon Yellow
5. Ultramarine Deep
6. Cobalt Blue
7. Viridian
8. Titanium White – M. Graham
9. Burnt Sienna – Earth color
10. Yellow Ocher.

Canvas Panels 

For Indoor studio work bring your choice of sizes in panel or stretched canvas 11x14, 12x16, 16x20.

I purchase my panels through Source Tek (800-587-5462)

Brushes

I enjoy using Bristle brushes made by Princeton and Signet (Robert Simmons) suggested sizes

• Sizes: 4 – 6- 8- 10 - Flats
• Sizes 6 – 8 - Rounds

Palette Knives:

• 1 medium #8
• 1 small #3

Other:

• Gamblin (no turpenoid or turpentine)
• Brush cleaner – Holbein small or medium
• Palette Cup
• Paper towels – Viva
• Small trash bags (Paper or plastic bags)
• Small Sketchbook (for thumbnails & note taking) 5x7 or 8.5 x 11
• Sharpie Marker-Black

Suggested Reading List

Elementary Principles of Landscape Painting

John F Carlson

Composition of Outdoor Painting

Edgar Payne

Gruppe on Painting

Emile Gruppe

Composition in Art

Henry Rankin Poore

Claude Monet Life and Work

Paul Hayes Tucker

Hawthorne on Painting

Charles W Hawthorne

Composition

Arthur Wesley Dow

Composing Your Paintings

Bernard Dunstan

The Elements of Drawing

John Ruskin

If you have questions about the workshop or the materials list, please call 970-471-0853.