Painting a Lake Landscape: Intermediate Acrylic Landscape Painting with Eleonora Hayes
Class | Available
Painting a Lake Landscape:
In this workshop, we will explore the techniques of capturing still water, reflections, and natural light. Guided step-by-step, we’ll learn to compose a balanced scene, mix harmonious colors, and bring depth to your painting. We’ll begin with a sketch and color study, then move through layers of paint to create a finished masterpiece you can take home! We’ll discover tips for painting realistic skies, distant trees, and mirror-like reflections that make your scene come alive. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate painter looking to refine your skills, this workshop offers a relaxing and rewarding artistic escape.
All levels welcome, age 16+.
Please bring the following:- One or two Canvases (recommend 11" x 14")
- Paper for notes and sketches
- Your favorite brushes (although Oliver Art Center has some you may borrow) - recommend a variety of small to medium round, flats, and filberts.
- Acrylic paint (recommend: titanium white, cadmium yellow, yellow ochre, crimson red, alizarin crimson, violet, sap green, deep green permanent, burnt umber, cobalt blue, ultramarine blue, mars black - although at a minimum bring white, black, crimson red, ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow, leaf green).
*OAC has water containers, palettes and paper towels.
Eleonora Hayes
Eleonora has been painting and drawing since childhood. Growing up in Bulgaria in Europe, she learned how to draw and paint like the old masters. In the USA she was introduced to contemporary methods and theory and earned her MFA in painting and drawing. Living in Northern Michigan for over 20 years, she is drawn to the beauty and serenity of the surroundings. Eleonora’s work has been shown in the Grand Rapids Art Prize competition since 2013. She has been teaching art classes for kids and adults for 25 years at various organizations, including CMU, MMCC, Midland Center for Arts, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Oliver Art Center, NMC extended education, College for Kids, and TCAPS.