Laurin McCracken In-Person Art Workshop: Realism in Watercolor - Painting Silver and Glass - July 15-19, 2024

This is a workshop for artists who are interested in learning to paint in the realistic style of the Dutch and Flemish still life painters of the 16 and 17th centuries. Participants will learn how to see, draw, and paint objects in realistic detail. Participants will paint a simple still life of silver and crystal with fruit from a photo provided. Participants will use a projected image to trace the still life onto their paper. Laurin will also share information about the history of realistic still life painting and its current popularity in the world market. You will also learn to create deep black backgrounds. Participants will learn about various techniques of painting realism. These techniques can be applied to many types of subject matter. The goal is to learn a lot and enjoy the journey.

This workshop will be held at Cheap Joe's Art Stuff in Boone, NC. Class hours will be Monday-Thursday from 9 am-4:00 pm with a 1-hour lunch break and a Friday class from 9 am-1 pm. The workshop tuition does not include additional dining (breakfast, dinner, snacks), lodging, travel expenses, and supplies. To see more of what Boone and the High Country has to offer, check here.

Your workshop tuition includes lunches Monday through Thursday catered by Wildwood Community Market and Deli, a local gourmet delicatessen specializing in locally sourced organic produce, meats and cheeses, and bread. This lunch option will allow students to focus on their art without the stress of traveling and dining. Additionally, Cheap Joe's Staff has organized a Welcome Dinner for participants who choose to participate at one of our excellent local restaurants.

• Monday July 15, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EST
• Tuesday July 16, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EST
• Wednesday July 17, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EST
• Thursday July 18, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EST
• Friday July 19, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EST

Please see the Downloads tab for more information if applicable. Pre-class instructions, specific details, and a supply list will be emailed when you register for the workshop.

Workshop Terms and Conditions

Laurin McCracken, AWS, NWS, is a realist watercolorist. His approach to still-life painting emulates that of the Dutch and Flemish still-life painters of the 16th and 17th centuries. He is a signature member of more than a dozen watercolor societies, including the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society; his paintings have won multiple awards and have been included in competitive and invited exhibitions around the world. His paintings are in the permanent collections of the Watercolor Museum, Fabriano, Italy, The National Museum of China in Beijing, The Museum of the University of Mississippi, and other institutions.