Drawing and Painting from Photographs:

How to Avoid Photographic Distortions and Other Pitfalls

A One-Day Workshop with Amy Lindenberger

Saturday, July 10, 9:30 to 4:30
at
Main Street Lesson Center
1664 N. Main St.
North Canton, OH 44720

Some artists have gone so far as to say we should never work from photographs, or at least that if we must, those photographs should be of only the highest quality. In a perfect world, we’d all have time and money to do our work “on location” or to hire professional models. But in the real world, most of us just can’t do those things most of the time. Since we’re all likely to need to work from photographic sources at least some of the time, it’s important that we learn to use them as a proper tool. This one-day workshop is designed to show you how to recognize and compensate for photographic distortion, how to avoid the flatness associated with photographs, and how to make your work into more than just a copy of a photograph.

This is part of a series of workshops I am offering designed to help students consider new approaches to subject matter, composition, scale, working surfaces, and techniques. The focus of this workshop is on helping students learn to really see their photographs objectively and try to eliminate potential problems before committing them to paper. The workshop will be held on Saturday, July 10, from 9:30 to 4:30. (Students should bring a sack lunch.)

The cost of the workshop is $100. To register, return the form below with a minimum $50.00 deposit (balance of $50.00 to be paid the first day of the workshop). Seating is limited to 15 students so sign up early! Return registration and check (sorry, no credit cards) made payable to Amy Lindenberger, to 5729 Glyn Dr. NW, North Canton, OH  44720. A supply list and further information will be furnished upon registration. If you have questions, I can be reached via email at AmyLTree@yahoo.com or by phone at 330-309-7353.

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A Workshop with Amy Lindenberger

 Saturday, July 10, 2010, 9:30 – 4:30

 

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