Loriann Signori: Finding the Marvelous in the Mundane – March 3 – 6, 2024
$520.00
In this workshop we will be painting in a series. There is a deeper exploration that can happen when you can just listen to your heart and be guided by the painting. A series can do that. You no longer search for the ideal subject you are the ideal subject.
This workshop is a combination of demonstrations, exercises, individual attention, and group discussion. This “en plein air” (small studies outdoors) and studio workshop will expand the way you look at and interpret the landscape. Rather than just painting the scene, open the door to responding to the painting. Hours: 9am – 4pm
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Loriann Signori, with the landscape as her muse, is a creator of luminosity. She allows nature to teach her about color, light and movement. Her work is based in traditional methods, defined by colorist tendencies, and memory. As life- long painter, she received her BFA from Swain School of Design and MFA at American University, but the real work began outdoors and in the studio. She was awarded the Master Circle Medallion by the Int’l Assoc. of Pastel Societies in 2017. She teaches across the US and internationally and is on the faculty for IAPS Convention. In addition, Loriann is a faculty member of Pastel Society of America Academy. She is an award-winning artist who has exhibited her work in galleries and museums across the country and won numerous awards.
TESTIMONIALS:
Yes, I would give this course a 10. Loriann is personable, knowledge and caring and smart. The class was “hard” being there was a lot to do but that was why I was there. I learned a lot, Loriann gave us so much info and was so prepared and knowledge and kind. GREAT class, I’m still processing the info 2 weeks later and will for a while. compared to other classes, this one was the BEST. Loriann made it that way. We became a cohesive group and nothing was bad, wrong or stupid. Loriann gave us homework then talked about the homework, the class was about us and our progress. Loriann started out each class with inspirational slides and quotes, then “taught” us. It was never about her, it was about us. Great teacher.
Would you like another class with Loriann? YES, theme is not so important. Time with her brain and eyes is what matters. Lisa
Loriann gave us a depth and breath experience through her wisdom and rich experience. Please have Loriann back. I would study this same subject over and over for a lifetime. Deb
I’m glad I did the course again as it has given me time to assimilate and practice the course content. I don’t suffer fools gladly and I have been on many educational courses where I have learned nothing, but this is not one. You are a wonderful teacher and thank you so much for your help and sensitivity,
Brid
This class has been so inspiring, full of wow’s – I feel I am just starting to get some of the concepts – thanks x zillion for teaching this class and wow!
Bev
Thank you so very much for your guidance and inspiration. This class has been so amazing.
Janet
Loriann, this class has been awesome. Thank you so much for enlarging my toolbox. The class was freeing and so much fun.
Mary
In this workshop we will be painting in a series. There is a deeper exploration that can happen when you can just listen to your heart and be guided by the painting. A series can do that. You no longer search for the ideal subject you are the ideal subject.
This workshop is a combination of demonstrations, exercises, individual attention, and group discussion. This “en plein air” (small studies outdoors) and studio workshop will expand the way you look at and interpret the landscape. Rather than just painting the scene, open the door to responding to the painting.
The process is that of planning, followed by spontaneity and listening, and finally analyzing. I consider it the “perfect sandwich.” The spontaneity happens so much more easily when the analytical mind has been turned off. And that only happens if you begin with a plan.
To do this we will need to first break the steps into manageable chunks.
1. How to find a concept.
2.The use of notan- a Japanese design concept involving the play of light and dark and the process of “Shapification”- thru value, temperature, size and variation
3.How to edit, simplify, manipulate and exaggerate.
4. Study of radiant light
4. Exercises to open up to your heart as a painter
We will explore the balance between construction and destruction and its role in seeking beauty. By reducing description and exploring the painting’s inner space you can find the feeling of endless possibility -the infinite.
The real magic happens when the conversation is between the artist and the painting. That’s a very special space. I find this process happens best in the studio. It’s difficult to remove “thing-ness” when it is sitting there conversing with you.
