When: January 13th-16th, 2026

Where: Kelly’s Residence and Studio​

Successfully producing expressive, painterly paintings from photographs requires a knowledge of both the advantages and potential pitfalls of photographic sources. While providing useful visual information, photos often mislead- distorting subjects and flattening the picture plane. In this workshop, students will use photographs as a point of departure, a reference point from which information will be selectively and intelligently drawn. Students will be encouraged to develop a more defined understanding of their connection to their selected subjects.

Developing an enhanced visual awareness of compositional design, the importance of shapes, color harmony and paint application is critically important. This workshop will help students learn to “see” as painters. They will be challenged to take chances, be bold, expressive and spontaneous.

All paint mediums encouraged.

(Ipad is highly suggested.)