Painting in Acrylics with Joseph Orr
About this Event
Attendees will paint a small work (9x12 or 12x16) in acrylic using just 4 colors plus white & lamp black and how to mix them effectively.
Also I plan to show how to prioritize the center of interest.
Photos that attendees can choose from to paint will be provided.
Please bring a tarp to protect the floor
Materials list for my demo painting and workshop
Liquitex brand heavy body professional grade Acrylic painting medium
Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Red Medium, Ultramarine Blue - Red Shade, Burnt Sienna, Mars Black, Titanium White
Other colors optional:
Yellow Oxide, Cadmium Orange, Vandyke Red, Burnt Sienna, Deep Magenta, Phthalocyanine Blue - Green Shade
9”x 12” or 12”x 16” canvas or hard board
BRUSHES: Synthetic (Master’s Touch from Hobby Lobby)
#18 Bright, #10 Flat, #4 Flat, #8 Bright, #5 Angle Shader
Bristle Brushes: Customized - See photo
1” utility brush (available from the hardware or paint store)
#2 Bright - 1/4” bristle, #4 Round, #2 Rigger Brush
Palette Knives of various sizes. Flexibility is optimal
the ones shown are approximately 2” and 3”
About Joe Orr
Working primarily from sketches made on location, Joseph Orr’s finished paintings capture the essence of a setting with attention to light and shadow to spark a mood. His studies are centered in scenes of solitude allowing the viewer to sit with the artist at the scene.
An early champion of the acrylic painting medium, Joseph is recognized as a contributor to the contemporary art world and has written chapters and instructional material for several Northlight Books. Additionally, the magazines Art of the West , Southwest Art , American Artist, The Artists and Workshop have featured his work. His paintings have been included in numerous national and prominent Art Exhibits and have won many awards.
Most recently Joseph has been invited to participate as a ‘faculty’ member, providing demonstration video and answer session for Acrylic Live Online in March, 2026. His 50+ years knowledge and expertise with the Acrylic medium qualify his authority on the subject.
Joseph Orr is a founder and current signature member of the National Oil & Acrylic Painter’s Society (NOAPS) and a signature member of the American Impressionist Soceity (AIS). He works from his studio in Osage Beach, MO and is represented by The Eisele Gallery in Cincinnati, OH; Kodner Gallery, St. Louis, MO; Highlands Gallery, Lambertville, NJ and Red Piano Gallery, Bluffton/Hilton Head, SC
Philosophy
“Unlike the idea of abstract or other sorts of ‘modern’ art, for me, the idea is that painting should follow some form of illustration and truth telling. Basically, the premise of my painting philosophy is to build layers of narrative into my paintings. A place, or landscape scene is never defined satisfactorily without it’s relationship to color and composition. It is important to balance fact with imagination.
I love the process of creativity. When I’m in the middle of a painting I am most alive and feel that my paintings are a collaboration of past, present and future.
The past is my accumulated years of observing and painting experience. The present is the scene or idea of what is in front of me. The future is the manipulation of the paint on canvas, in my way, by my hand, to develop it into the work of art, i.e my story.
Over the course of a lifetime tastes change and artists, at some point, may find their work ‘out of fashion’ or ‘favor’. Time becomes the only true critic.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 321.96 to USD 350.00
