Eric Wiegardt
www.EricWiegardt.com
Secrets to Painting Loose
May 4 – 10, 2008
Medium: Watercolor/Acrylic
Level: All Levels
Studio/Outdoors Class

Eric Wiegardt, AWS NWS, nationally recognized judge, juror, and award winner, has left an indelible mark on the American art scene with more than 20 years of professional painting and teaching experience. He is the author of the North Light book Watercolor Free & Easy and is featured in many books along with articles in Watercolor Magazine, International Artist Magazine, Watercolor Magic Magazine, and cover artist for The Artist’s Magazine. Eric is a graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago.

This is a workshop for those who wish to loosen up in watercolor and/or acrylic. Painting techniques and a philosophy of design is applicable in both mediums to encourage bold, loose paintings.

Eric believes most painting problems are the violation of an elementary painting principle. Lectures are designed to be helpful to all levels of expertise, from beginner to the professional. There will be ample time for students to try the concepts presented in a safe environment. Eric does a completed painting demonstration daily. Subject matter may include landscapes, marinescapes, florals, streetscapes, interiors, and still lives. Weather permiting, some plein-air painting may be incorporated.