This acrylic painting, GULLS' WORLD, shows snow-white gulls soaring and gliding on wind currents, floating above Vancouver Island's shoreline. The power and crash of the waves against hard black lava rocks contrast with the silent orange/yellow vibrancy of the sunset reflecting on the ocean. What a shift to images of the same birds eating in our garbage.

Birds-22x30

The 4-day mentoring agenda
for acrylic painting takes place in an art studio set in natural surroundings
specifically chosen to inspire painters. The program is designed for both
beginners and experienced artists. For beginners, a step-by-step approach will
be utilized to set up a canvas with a focal point, focusing on color mixing
using primary paints while emphasizing aspects such as color value, color bias,
and temperature. Additionally, other topics will be covered based on the needs
of the attending artists, including techniques for painting still and moving
reflections in water, clouds, and perspective. Each day follows a structured
schedule, beginning with morning painting sessions from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM,
followed by demonstrations in the afternoon from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The day
concludes with group critiques at 3:00 PM, fostering a collaborative learning
environment.

 On Day 5, participants will focus on gathering
a portfolio of image resources to be used as reference material for their
future work. Appointments will be available at Finn Artists Studio to assist in
preparing photos for painting, ensuring that artists are well-equipped for
their creative endeavors.