This will be an in-person focused around observing and working from live chickens and flowers. The studio is located in a small backyard farm, nestled amongst gentle chickens and donkeys. Easels are provided (the art supply list is not). Students will receive full hands-on instruction, critiques of classwork, painting lectures on color and form, brushwork, composition, and movement. 
 
A photograph session will be included at the start of class for the purpose of showing how to arrange and capture hi-res images of the chickens before they jump off the still life table. Students are encouraged to work both from life and photography. The how’s and whys of this will be discussed further in class. For this reason, it is recommended that you bring a tablet, laptop, or viewing device to paint off of for the photography part. 
 
Teresa will demonstrate the arrangement and placement of flowers while discussing essential considerations such as lighting, color, and gesture. She will make some of her photos available to the class, though it is encouraged that you bring a phone camera or something higher end if you have one also to experience live animal photography. This will help you to understand better what is involved with working from your chosen and staged references, which is essential for all wildlife, pet, and fine art studio painters alike. 
 
Meals Provided! 
 
There is parking in front of the studio.
 
If you are coming from far and need a hotel, we will be happy to suggest one to you.
 
The exact studio address will be given upon registration.