Online Art Classes with Linda Lovisa

Virtual Demonstration Classes ~ Meet artists from other communities

Jan. 6 – Winter Nocturnal

The night lighting in a winter scene is so peaceful. The night sky is not as dark as you might think. Especially if the moon is up on the horizon casting its warm light on the snow. Years ago, my husband and I did a night snowshoe on New Year’s Eve. We turned off our head-lamps and enjoyed the night sky. It was such a beautiful evening. What a great way to start the new year.

Jan. 13 – Chat Noir (Black Cat)

This topic was inspired by a video that I was sent about black cats in art over the centuries. I loved how various artists painted black cats with interesting backgrounds as well as the styles. If you have a chance, check out the video online called Chat Noir. I will be taking a more modern approach to this topic. By the way, I looked up Chat Blanc (White Cat) to see what I might discover. I found with white cats, but there was nothing like a black cat portfolio. Perhaps it is the mystery a black cat inspires, or maybe the superstitions.

Jan. 20 – Windswept Canadian Pines – Vincent Van Gogh Style

I have wanted to do this topic in Vincent’s style for a long time. I wanted to add my own inspiration to Stary Night using windswept pines as the topic. I have long been influenced by his paintings and it is evident in my contemporary work. Some of my work is a bit of a blend of Van Gogh and Lismer from the Group of Seven. This should be a very interesting class with flowing movement and strong colour.

Jan. 27 – Waves

Waves, part of painting waves is watching waves. When you sit by the water watching waves you begin to understand the timing of the rise, the crest, as well as the curling over and the splash on the shoreline. The splash depends on the shore. Is it crashing on rocks or rolling in on a sandy beach? How the water reacts to the surroundings can be quite dramatic. Whether you are at the ocean or the lake, the approach is similar. While you are at the shore, take many photos, as many as you can. You will be surprised at what you miss as the wave moment is fleeting to the naked eye. You can always delete the terrible ones.

Feb. 3 – Sunny Winter Day

I love snowshoeing on a sunny winter day. The shadows on the snow are so beautiful. Colour range from deep, purple-blues to soft, aqua colours. Capturing the shadows on the bright snow is so much fun. I use more colour than just blue and white.

Feb. 10 – Forest of Green

By this time of the year, you are tired of looking at white and gloomy days. So, let’s jump into the colour green, so that you will be ready for spring painting. I have covered this topic many times over the years, but it seems to be a recurring theme requested. I will show how to alter your greens for shadow areas and how to key up the light and to not loose your midtones.

Feb. 17 – Clouds With a Touch of Colour

At sunset, the clouds will start to tint slightly. It is that magic hour of late afternoon when the landscape changes softly and then it changes dramatically. So, this class will be about that touch of soft colour in the sky. I will choose a photo with clouds for this class.

Feb. 24 – Chat Blanc (White Cat)

Chat Blanc, in a similar composition I chose for Chat Noir.  Perhaps white cat will become as famous as Chat Noir! 😊 I will use an impressionist style for this class. I will use more tints, think of Monet’s palette of colour in the lily pad painting. Loose stroke work instead of a modern linear style of Chat Noir.

See you online soon!

I am always looking for your input for future classes. Please submit your suggestions or requests for March before February 10th.

If you have any questions about any of these classes, please contact me at lindalovisaartcanada@gmail.ca

or @ 250-859-0918

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Tuesday Afternoons

12:30 – 1:00 pm (Pacific time) –  Meet, Greet, and Share

1:00 – 2:00 pm – Demonstration.  During the demonstration, the chat box is available for questions and they will be addressed during that time and/or afterwards.

2:00 – 2:30 pm – discussion time, questions, and extensions of the demonstration are addressed.

Details

Art classes with Linda Lovisa are followed by a recorded video and include one-on-one coaching, tips to remember, and a written extension for your reference.

Cost is $35 per class (tax included).  That includes the video, an introduction to the class, and a recap afterwards. 

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