Instructor: Peter Chepus
Monday - Friday
August 12 - 16
9am - 12pm
5 sessions
Open studio: Mon - Thurs, 1pm - 4pm
Are you ready to unleash your creativity and dive into the vibrant world of oil and acrylic painting? Look no further! Our Foundations of Oil and Acrylic Painting workshop caters to both beginners and intermediate artists who seek to master the essentials of these versatile mediums. In this immersive workshop, you'll embark on a journey that covers materials exploration, composition and design, color theory, techniques and brushwork, painting from life and photographs, along with beginning and finishing a painting. From that initial stroke to the final flourish, gain insights into the entire artistic process.
Each day, after a short lecture, you will create a new painting exploring the subject learned that day. The instructor will provide both expert guidance and personalized feedback all the while fostering a supportive learning environment. Whether you're aiming to create stunning landscapes, expressive portraits, or abstract wonders, this workshop is your gateway to artistic fulfillment. Join us and let your creativity flow!
Peter Chepus Peter's artistic roots trace back to his native Cuba, where he cultivated his craft.. Now a seasoned artist, he began his formal education at New York University, continuing on to the Cape Cod School of Arts. It was at the Armory Arts Center in Florida, however, that Peter truly found his creative voice. For the past sixteen years, he has led captivating painting workshops in both Florida and on Cape Cod. His solo exhibitions include those at the Palm Beach Hibel Museum of Art, Palm Beach Council on the Arts, and Truro Public Library. Through his art, Peter Chepus invites us to explore the world through his eyes—a world where colors dance, emotions collide, and stories unfold on canvas.