Figurative Fragments Painting Workshop 2022

DESCRIPTION
In this 5-day intensive figurative painting workshop, students will have the opportunity to explore the animate qualities of oil paint by representing the human body within a contemporary context. Students will be asked to create a painting that literally or figuratively fragments the body to convey meaning.

The workshop will begin with a brainstorm sketching session of the students’ ideas. Dorielle will be taking reference photos if needed. The idea is that the students will learn how to set beautifully-painted aspects of the figure in a symbolic setting filled with color, texture, light, and hopefully, a psychological reveal.

The goals of this workshop are to educate students to hone their abilities to see and paint representationally, as well as to help them delve into the complexities and transcendent possibilities of contemporary painting.

This workshop includes a lecture, an ongoing demo, one-on-one guidance, a photoshoot and, as always, coffee/tea and snacks. All levels are welcome! (must be 18 and up)

Location:
Dorielle's Teaching Studio
2209 New York Ave.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87505

Total Spaces: 6

Dates:
Wednesday, March 2 - Sunday, March 6, 2022

Workshop Schedule:
Wednesday, 12pm - 4pm: Meet and Greet, Lecture, Idea Brainstorm Session, Photoshoot, Preliminary Sketches, Workspace set-up, and Image Transfer
Thursday, 10am-3:30pm: Painting
Friday, 10am-3:30pm: Painting
Saturday, 10am-3:30pm: Painting
Sunday, 10am-4pm: Painting and Critique Session

Workshop Price: $850

REFUND NOTES: Because I only accept 6 students, once a spot is filled, I cannot issue a refund if the student needs to cancel. However, I can credit the student to use their purchase for another future workshop.

For inquiries and questions contact:

Dorielle Caimi
[email protected]

SUPPLY LIST:

NOTE: Albuquerque has an incredible art store called Artisan Santa Fe. You can get most of your supplies here if you need to. It is not permitted to fly with solvent, so I will have solvent here.

-IPAD or LAPTOP (some sort of screen to work from)

-PENCILS, KNEADED ERASER, and SKETCH BOOK

-CANVAS (size suggestion: approximately 24" x 18")
I will provide 24"x18" student-grade canvases for the class. But if you'd like to bring your own canvas, you're more than welcome to.
!!!NOTE: please arrange a way to transport your painting home bearing in mind that they will be wet. You can get boxes to ship your work home from FedEx.

-SUGGESTED OIL PAINTS (suggested brands are in parentheses):
Titanium White (Gamblin)
Luminous Opera (Holbein Duo Aqua Oil)
Caucasian Flesh Tone (Gamblin)
Luminous Yellow (Holbein Duo Aqua Oil)
Indian Yellow (any brand)
Yellow Ochre (any brand)
Terre Verte (Gamblin)
Sap Green (Gamblin
Ultramarine Blue (Gamblin)
Cobalt Blue (Winsor Newton)
Lavender (Holbein Duo Aqua Oil)
Dioxazine Purple (any brand)
Alizerin Crimson (Gamblin)
Burnt Carmine (Rembrandt)
Burnt Sienna (Gamblin)
Raw Umber (Gamblin)
Payne's Grey (Gamblin)
Ivory Black (Gamblin)

-MEDIUM and SOLVENT:
Neo Megilp (Gamblin)
Gamsol (Gamblin) **WILL BE PROVIDED**
One small jar with lid for solvent (I recommend Martinelli's Apple Juice Jars)

-BRUSHES: you’re welcome to bring whatever brushes you have, but please include the following:
Three #6 (size) Synthetic soft bristle Filberts
Four #4 Filberts

-BRUSHES:
REQUIRED:
Three #6 (size) Synthetic soft bristle Filberts
Four #4 Filberts
Four #2 Filberts
Six #1 Filberts

OPTIONAL:
Three small Round brushes sizes 2-8
A blending mop
A #16 Flat brush
An assortment of hogs hair brushes for blending


Palette:
A re-sealable "Masterson" palette lined with glass is what I use. I recommend it because you can put it in the freezer and keep your paints workable for weeks.

Palette Knives: Small to medium palette knives. preferably metal (the plastic ones are crap)

Other Things:
Apron or paint smock/clothes
rags/paper towels

TESTIMONIALS from past Workshops:

"[Dorielle's] workshop taught me so much, both in regards to painting and myself. Within such a short time, I was able to understand the fundamentals of oils enough to execute a reasonable portrait, even without any prior experience. Her passion for painting and passing on what she knows made me feel so welcomed. The experience also emphasized that new things are usually not as intimidating as they can seem to be. Just have to start." -Sarah

"Here's my testimony for the September fall workshop: it was awesome! Even though I didn't get to finish my painting, I felt like I gained a lot of tricks and techniques that I incorporate into my own painting practice today. From helping me mix paint to watching Dorielle paint over some of my own painting, I think I learned very valuable insider knowledge as well. Also, [New Mexico] was a very fun place and I met tons of great people and artists." :-) -Natalie

"Where to start? My weekend workshop with Dorielle far exceeded any expectation I could have had. From emailing with her beforehand regarding my ideas with questions about how to execute were followed up with the most thoughtful (and helpful) responses. The workshop itself was very well organized (with yummy snacks!), and Dorielle was very good about communicating early on what supplies were needed, where the studio was located (with a photo to help the directionally-challenged people like myself), as well as places to stay in the area. The workshop itself was utterly priceless! She gave so much of herself, her time, and energy, I couldn’t possibly have gotten anything more from the class. The workshop started with a lecture detailing what/whom inspires her art, and she guided us through the whole process from reference photos to critique where we discussed our process. I came home already fearlessly planning my next project, and I have so many new techniques and mediums at my disposal. I will absolutely be back. And Albuquerque is pretty fun, too! 10/10, do recommend!" -Danielle

"Dorielle Caimi’s workshop was nothing short of amazing on so many different levels for me. Dorielle was very patient and equally as hands-on helpful, which I appreciated, as I am a new painter. Her setup and itinerary is perfect for her turnout. She is also good at explaining step-by-step processes and is careful to make sure all her students are getting an equal amount of one-on-one time, which I appreciated and loved. She is an amazing teacher, and an all-around doll. I plan on making these workshops with Dorielle a regular part of my artistic journey. I recommend this for all who want to take it to the next level. You will not be disappointed!!!!" -Joe