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Keiko Tanabe: Composition and Design for Atmospheric Painting, January 3-5, 2025
Members:
$445.50
Non-Members:
$495
No matter the subject, a painting needs a strong foundation and good design. In this workshop, Keiko will explain what to look for to make it happen. Lessons are taught through painting demonstrations and lectures for the participants to gain a better understanding of methods and techniques to make a watercolor painting that is simple yet strong. The goal is to capture the essence of the subject that conveys a certain mood and atmosphere. The process of simplification begins with visualization. The areas of topic covered in this workshop include: a preliminary drawing and composition, a variety of techniques in paint application and brush handling, what makes a good design, understanding of relationship of dark and light values, planning & intuition, and how to edit complex visual information. There will be plenty of one-on-one guidance and a question-and-answer session on a daily basis. A class critique may be conducted at the end. Hours: 9am – 4pm
Materials are not included. View supply list here
Please note: Space is limited; advance registration is required. Workshop will take place at Tubac School of Fine Art, 4 Calle Iglesias, Tubac, AZ, 85646
For any questions contact 520-398-2371. For all other inquiries, contact Creativespecialist@tubacarts.org
Keiko Tanabe is mostly self-taught, she embarked on a professional art career in 2005. Since then, her paintings have been in many national and international exhibitions, both juried and invitational, and gained world-wide recognitions. Her work has been purchased by private and corporate collectors from all around the world. She also had her paintings published and featured in leading art magazines and a number of publications in the U.S., Europe and Asia. A sought-after workshop instructor since 2011, she has conducted numerous workshops and live demonstrations around the world. Her approach to teaching is to help students identify and solve their problems to further advance their technical skills and refine their style. She has frequently served as a juror in art exhibitions both on national and on international levels. In 2018, she was appointed to the advisory board of the American Watercolor Weekly. She has several books and 4 DVD’s published. She is a signature member of National Watercolor Society, American Watercolor Society, American Impressionist Society and Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, respectively. She was awarded the master artist status from the San Diego Watercolor Society. Since 2021, she has been an Official Savoir-Faire, Sennelier, Cretacolor, Fabriano & Raphael Advocate. She is also an Escoda International Brand Ambassador. Keiko was born in Kyoto, Japan and currently lives in San Diego, California.
