BJÖRN RUNQUIST
ALL SUMMER WORKSHOPS 2020 have been canceled due to Covid 19 SEE YOU NEXT SUMMER!
THREE PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOPS THIS SUMMER, 2020, IN BEAUTIFUL ST. GEORGE MAINE
#1 JULY , 3 days, 6, 7, 8 $350
#2 AUGUST 3 days, 17, 18, 19 $350
#3 SEPT 3 days, 8, 9, 10 $350
What are the keys to a good painting? A good beginning! As such, we will start with a good look at the dynamics of building a successful painting: composition and design decisions based upon the scene in front of you. How to mix sensitive colors, how to evoke light and create interesting harmonies or dramatic contrasts from light and dark as well as warm/cold color relationships. The workshop will include lectures, short exercises, demos, longer painting sessions and plenty of personal instruction. Come prepared to work hard and have a good time. Some painting experience is necessary but especially important is being familiar with the tools you will need specifically for plein air painting. Locations for painting will include the village of Clark Island by the Craignair Inn, Port Clyde, Tenants Harbor, Marshall Point, South Thomaston and surrounding areas.
All workshops are limited to only 8 participants. Each workshop is $350 for the three days.
#1 JULY , 3 days, 6,7,8
#2 AUGUST 3 days, 17,18,19
#3 SEPT 3 days, 8,9,10
To register please email me at brunquist48@gmail.com or call 207-596-7423. When signing up please send a deposit at time of registration $175 for workshops. (make check payable to Björn Runquist) to:
Björn Runquist
104 Patricia Lane
Spruce Head, ME 04859
Email: brunquist48@gmail.com
The balance of $175 for workshops is due June 1, 2020.
CANCELATION POLICY: REFUNDS UP TO 8 WEEKS BEFORE THE CLASS ARE AVAILABLE MINUS A $50 DEVICE FEE. FOR CANCELLATIONS AFTER LESS THAN THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE START OF THE WORKSHOP WE CANNOT OFFER A REFUND.
ACCOMMODATIONS: I CAN RECOMMEND THE NEARBY, EXCELLENT CRAIGNAIR INN IN CLARK ISLAND. THEY OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR PEOPLE ATTENDING MY WORKSHOPS. CHECK THEM OUT ON LINE AT WWW.CRAIGNAIR.COMOR CALL 207-594-7644.
Plein air painting requires transporting equipment and supplies over terrain that can be challenging at times. We would love to have you join us but, you do so assuming the risks inherent in this practice: PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU OR TO ANY OF YOUR MATERIALS, WORK OR ANY POSSESSIONS WHETHER OCCURRING ON MY PREMISES OR AT WORKSHOP LOCATIONS, OR DURING TRAVEL TO OR FROM PAINTING LOCATIONS DURING THE ENTIRE WORKSHOP.
MATERIALS LIST 2020
Oil paint, either water soluble or regular: 35 ml tubes of each of the following except white where you should a large tube (150ml or 200ml)
Titanium white
Ultramarine blue
Cobalt blue
Pthalo blue
Lemon yellow
Cadmium yellow light
Cadmium yellow medium
Cadmium red medium
Alizarin permanent
Burnt sienna
Golden ochre
Optional colors:
permanent rose
cerulean
magenta
any of the colors in the Gamblin “Radiant” series”
Raw sienna
Veridian
Black
For clean up:
I use Eco House Ultra Mild Citrus thinner and Gamsol for painting and for cleanup. Murphy's oil soap is good for cleaning brushes. Any oil, including even olive oil, can be used to clean yourself. You will not be able to transport solvents on a plane. Your painting can be packed and labled "artist's colors" (not "oil paint") Gamblin has a good site for dealing with traveling with paint.
A couple of metal jars for solvent. Even better, a jar with a coil in it (art store or on line). Best is a metal container for solvents with a lid that attaches firmly. Available on line at Utrecht, Jerrys or Blick.
Mediums: Any of these are useful
I use mostly the mild solvents as a medium and then simply Linseed oil
Galkyde is useful as it speeds drying time
NB: If you are using water soluble oils there are water soluble mediums to be used with them.
Painting surfaces: (any of the following are good): We will be focusing on quick studies so a number of smaller sizes will be useful. I suggest cheap panels (up to 10 6”x8”, 10 8”x10” or 9”x12” etc. up to a few 16”x20”) i also suggest a canvas pad (Dick Blick or Fredrix is good) Cut sizes you want and tape them to gatorboard. Prepare about 20 before hand to save time. Also some stretched canvas can be good as well as gessoed hardboard or Blick canvas pad where you can cut any size you want (as well as tape to attach these to board)
Disposable palette or, much better a palette box with a lid if your easel does not include a pant mixing area.
Kleenex or Paper towels and some rags
Brushes:
Bristle: flats, some filbert (#10, #8,#6, #3) and maybe a small round.
one or two synthetic sable can be useful, # 10, #
Palette knife
“Viewcatcher” or two small pieces of cardboard with small windows cut in them of the proportions 4x5 and 3x4 for visually framing what you see. I also used a homemade view finder with a plexiglass window marked with a grid dividing the space in thirds. I have two, one for 3x4 proportions and one 4x5. I suggest also one 2x3. these will be very useful. You may be able to find these on line as well.
Portable field easel: this is essential and it is important that you have something that is light and easy to set up. There are many different kinds available. “Art Box”, “pochad”, or a “Julien” type are some common ones. There are many others. Don’t spend a fortune on an easel until you know what you like. The Julien HALF EASEL is the most economical for what you get but a little too heavy for travel abroad. Though I have used one for years I now find that they are not terribly practical. Do NOT get a Julien FULL easel as it is too heavy even for local work. I use an artbox which I highly recommend (artboxandpanel.com ). They are also fairly easy to make. Check on line for instructions and tips. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH HOW YOUR EASEL WORKS BEFORE WE START THE WORKSHOP!
Useful:
Sun hat
Sun tan oil
Art guard cream
Sketch pad, pens and soft pencils
Soft charcoal (thin pieces)
Latex or nitrile gloves
Bug spray - ticks!!