Liquid Light: Mastering the Waterfall in Oils

Duration: 7 Hours

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Location:Michelle's Studio, 36 Hatter St, Unit 2

Capture the power and serenity of falling water. Have you ever struggled to make water look like it’s actually moving? In this intensive one-day workshop, you will learn the secrets to painting realistic, dynamic waterfalls. Whether you want to capture a misty forest stream or a powerful mountain drop, this class will give you the technical tools to bring your canvas to life.

Led by award winning landscape artist Michelle Reid, you will be guided through a step-by-step process—from blocking in the dark, craggy rocks to "scumbling" the delicate white spray of the basin.

• The Physics of Flow: Understanding how water breaks over rocks and where the "highlights" actually live.
• Color Mixing for Depth: Moving beyond "just blue" to create deep greens, teals, and wet-stone grays.
• Brushwork & Texture: Using fan brushes and palette knives to create foam, mist, and splash.
• Atmospheric Perspective: How to make the background trees look distant and the waterfall feel right in front of you.

• 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Introduction & Live Demo. [Your Name] will demonstrate the "Wet-on-Wet" technique for the initial background layers.
• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Underpainting & Structure. Students begin blocking in the landscape and the "skeleton" of the waterfall.
• 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: Lunch / Socializing.
• 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: The Details. Adding the "white water," reflections, and final highlights.
• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Group critique, final strokes, and clean-up.

• All professional-grade oil paints and mediums.
• A pre-stretched and primed 11x16" canvas.
• Use of studio brushes, palette knives, and aprons.
• Light refreshments (Tea/Coffee).

• Clothes you don’t mind getting a little paint on!
• A reference photo of your favorite waterfall (optional, as a house reference will be provided).
• Ready your vehicle for a wet painting (box, garbage bag, or drop cloth to protect)

• Beginners: Who want a structured, fail-safe way to try oils for the first time.
• Intermediate Artists: Looking to improve their landscape textures and "motion" painting.
• Anyone looking for a creative, relaxing weekend escape.

Tickets are limited to TEN spots to ensure one-on-one mentorship. Book your easel today!

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