Moody Abstract Still Life

Saturday July 20 Time : 9 am to 4pm

Cost per student is $75. $5 studio fee …class size limit to 10 students

The all day workshop will include hands on instruction, examples throughout class and discussion on how to implement mood into a still life painting. Paint application, using the 7 elements of design and areas of interest will be discussed, Students will then create a still life drawing composition with forms of vessels, bowls, fruit and vases with help of instructor and then build an active neutral harmonious color palette to set the mood. Construction and deconstruction of a painting will be implemented into students work throughout the process.

To sign up for this class please contact the instructor Regina Willard at email : regwil061@gmail.com ..

Supply list ( oil or acrylics are welcomed) .

Colors ; Black , white, cad yellow light, yellow ochre, orange, light red or medium red, cobalt blue, viridian, raw umber …if you don’t have these specific colors just bring what you have. We can make it work.

Canvases, each student needs to bring (1) any of these sizes will do…18x24, 20x20, 22x28,,24x24…just as long as it is large to create scale.

Brushes ,,bring an assortment of bristles, soft synthetics large and small. Paper towels, water containers if using acrylics to clean brushes, a sealed container of Gamsol ordorless mineral spirits if using oils to clean brushes, palette paper to mix paint on, palette knifes to mix paint with and a table easel ( splatter has floor easels to use as well). Students will need to bring a sack lunch and drink. We will break for a lunch period to refresh and reenergize!!

Session 4 – Wednesday, November 22, 2023

COST: $50 (plus $5 studio fee)

TIME: 9am - Noon (doors open at 8:45am)

#4 – Bold & Beautiful Brushwork

Learn new ways to apply paint, and mindsets that

break off timidity and help you have fun, relax and

develop your voice as an artist.  The class begins

with a short teaching time and demonstration. Individuals

receive focused attention as they work on their own paintings.

Classes are Wednesday 9am to noon at Splatter Art Studio.

To reserve a spot, call or text me at 417-773-1175.

Session 3 – Wednesday, November 15, 2023

COST: $50 (plus $5 studio fee)

TIME: 9am - Noon (doors open at 8:45am)

#3 – Values, Contrast & Color

Learn key principles for observing and using

values and mixing colors to create a focal area

and lead the viewer’s eye. The class begins

with a short teaching time and demonstration. Individuals

receive focused attention as they work on their own paintings.

Classes are Wednesday 9am to noon at Splatter Art Studio.

To reserve a spot, call or text me at 417-773-1175.

Session 2 – Wednesday, November 8, 2023

COST: $50 (plus $5 studio fee)

TIME: 9am - Noon (doors open at 8:45am)

#2 – Simple & Creative

Simplify for dramatic effect, both in the studio

and in the field. Learn bold and creative block-in

strategies and tips for editing what you see. The class

begins with a short teaching time and demonstration. Individuals

receive focused attention as they work on their own paintings.

Classes are Monday 9am to noon at Splatter Art Studio.

To reserve a spot, call or text me at 417-773-1175.

Session 1 – Wednesday, November 1, 2023

COST: $50 (plus $5 studio fee)

TIME: 9am - Noon (doors open at 8:45am)

#1 – Getting Started

Learn how to choose a scene, and how to compose

a dynamic composition that effectively tells the story.

Explore tips and techniques for developing and

refining your composition. The class begins

with a short teaching time and demonstration. Individuals

receive focused attention as they work on their own paintings.

Classes are Monday 9am to noon at Splatter Art Studio.

To reserve a spot, call or text me at 417-773-1175.

#1 - PAINTING ROSES

COST: $50 per class (plus a $5 studio fee)

TIME: 1pm to 4pm

Learn to paint the delicate rose with boldness and confidence.

Each class begins with a short teaching and demonstration,

then participants work on their own painting with plenty of

individualized instruction and encouragement.

To register go to www.farleylewis.com.

Call or text Farley at 417-773-1175 with questions.

#4 - LOOSE & BOLD BRUSHWORK

TIME: 9am - Noon

COST: $50 + $5 studio fee

Learn new ways to apply paint, and mindsets that break off timidity

and help you have fun, relax and develop your voice as an artist.

Each class begins with a short teaching and demonstration, then

participants work on their own painting with plenty of individualized

instruction and encouragement. To register go to www.farleylewis.com.

Call or text Farley at 417-773-1175 with questions.

#3 - VALUES, CONTRAST & COLOR

COST: $50 + $5 studio fee

9am - Noon

Learn key principles for observing and using values and mixing

colors to create a focal area and lead the viewer’s eye. Each class

begins with a short teaching and demonstration, then participants

work on their own painting with plenty of individualized instruction

and encouragement. To register go to www.farleylewis.com.

Call or text Farley at 417-773-1175 with questions.

#2 - Simple & Creative

COST: $50 + $5 studio fee

TIME: 9am - Noon

Simplify for dramatic effect, both in the studio and in the field.

Learn bold and creative block-in strategies and tips for

editing what you see. Classes begin with a short teaching and

demonstration, then participants work on their own painting with

plenty of individualized instruction.

To register, go to www.farleylewis.com. Call or text Farley at

417-773-1175 with questions.

#1 - GETTING STARTED

COST: $50 + $5 studio fee

TIME: 9am - Noon

Learn keys to choosing a scene, and how to compose a

dynamic composition that tell the story. Explore tips and

techniques for developing and refining your composition.

Each class begins with a short teaching and demonstration,

then participants work on their own painting with plenty of

individualized instruction and encouragement.

Saturday, May 7

 COST: $85 (includes studio fee)

TIME: 9am - 3:30pm (doors open at 8:45am)

PAINTING AUTHENTIC LIGHT

Learning how to paint authentic-looking light begins with an understanding of light 
and atmosphere, and continues with how to mix colors that add atmospheric depth
to your paintings. Develop your ability to make a painting glow with light. 

Workshop is at Splatter Art Studio.

To register, go to my website, www.farleylewis.com, or email me at farleylewis@gmail.com.

#1 – Painting Better Stuff 

This is a make-up class, open to anyone, which covers and reviews material we went through in our recent “Painting Better” series. Classes are Monday 9am to noon at Splatter Art Studio.

To reserve a spot, text me at 417-773-1175 or email me 

at farleylewis@gmail.com. Call or text 417-773-1175 with questions. 

Session 1 – MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2022

COST: $50 (plus $5 studio fee)

TIME: 9am - Noon (doors open at 8:45am)

#1 – Painting Better Trees 

Learn the  principles for painting better trees, simplifying the complex

while retaining their uniqueness.  The class begins with a short 

teaching time and demonstration. Individuals receive focused 

attention as they work on their own paintings. 

Classes are Monday 9am to noon at Splatter Art Studio.

To reserve a spot, text me at 417-773-1175 or email me 

at farleylewis@gmail.com. Call or text 417-773-1175 with questions. 

Session 1 – Thursday, February 17, 2022

COST: $50 (plus $5 studio fee)

TIME: 9am - Noon (doors open at 8:45am)

#1 – Painting Better Trees 

Learn the  principles for painting better trees, simplifying the complex

while retaining their uniqueness.  The class begins with a short 

teaching time and demonstration. Individuals receive focused 

attention as they work on their own paintings. 

Classes are Monday 9am to noon at Splatter Art Studio.

To reserve a spot, text me at 417-773-1175 or email me 

at farleylewis@gmail.com. Call or text 417-773-1175 with questions. 

Session 4 – Monday, January 31, 2022

COST: $50 (plus $5 studio fee)

TIME: 9am - Noon (doors open at 8:45am)

#4 Color That Sings Learn the fine art of using color with flare.  

Learn how to use neutrals and grays, how to transition 

colors within a shape and how to get the most out of 

your highlights. The class begins with a short teaching

time and demonstration. Individuals receive focused 

attention as they work on their own paintings. 

Classes are Monday 9am to noon at Splatter Art Studio.

To reserve a spot, go to my website at www.farleylewis.com or email me 

at farleylewis@gmail.com. Call or text 417-773-1175 with questions. 

Session 3 – Monday, January 24, 2022

COST: $50 (plus $5 studio fee)

TIME: 9am - Noon (doors open at 8:45am)

#3 – Simplifying for Impact

Learning to simplify what we see and convert it to paint 

lies at the heart of what we do as artists. Learn some simple 

ways to keep things simple. The class begins with a short 

teaching time and demonstration. Individuals receive focused 

attention as they work on their own paintings. 

Classes are Monday 9am to noon at Splatter Art Studio.

To reserve a spot, go to my website at www.farleylewis.com or email me 

at farleylewis@gmail.com. Call or text 417-773-1175 with questions. 

Session 2 – Monday, January 17, 2022

COST: $50 (plus $5 studio fee)

TIME: 9am - Noon (doors open at 8:45am)

#2 – Getting Off to a Good Start

Learn some creative approaches to starting your painting. The block-in, when we lay in those first layers of value and color, can be a lot of fun. Even creatively toning your canvas can make a huge difference.

Classes are Monday 9am to noon at Splatter Art Studio.

To reserve a spot, go to my website at www.farleylewis.com or email me 

at farleylewis@gmail.com. Call or text 417-773-1175 with questions.

Session 1 – Monday, January 10, 2022

COST: $50 (plus $5 studio fee)

TIME: 9am - Noon (doors open at 8:45am)

#1 – DESIGNING EYE-CATCHING PAINTINGS 

There are four primary visual elements that grab and hold 

the eye; knowing these and how to use them effectively will help 

you design and do better paintings.  The class begins with a short 

teaching time and demonstration. Individuals receive focused 

attention as they work on their own paintings. 

Classes are Monday 9am to noon at Splatter Art Studio.

To reserve a spot, go to my website at www.farleylewis.com or email me 

at farleylewis@gmail.com. Call or text 417-773-1175 with questions. 

Fun Fabulous Florals with Regina Willard

February 27 Thursday 10-3pm (break for lunch) Splatter Art Studio

Student fee $50 plus a $5 studio fee ($55 total)

Students will create memorable and eye catching florals using brushes and palette knifes. Hands on painting and demonstration will help you complete smaller works and one larger one. Learn to give your work more powerful effect with tips for more expressive painting. Gain confidence in painting loose start to finish. Reference photos will be provided for each student. Beginner to intermediate students welcomed!

Supplies needed / oil or acrylic paints ( colors vary depending on what brand you use. Feel free to bring your favorite colors that you enjoy) The colors listed below are suggested but not recommended;

Paint colors……Titanium white, cadmium yellow light, cadmium yellow deep, gold ochre, cadmium orange or hue, cad red light, alizarin crimison or rose/permanent magenta, burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, colbalt blue, viridian, ( i like using medium with my oil paints such as linseed, liquin or neo megilp..if using acrylic I like flow medium or gel)

Canvas….bring small sizes 5x7 or 8x10 for quick timed exercises..( 3 each) also bring a larger size like a 12x16 or 16x20 for your final piece…stretched or canvas boards will work.

Palette knives in medium to larger sizes (variety), wedges or spatulas are good ( gives a different way to lay paint onto canvas)

Brushes…… in sizes 4-6-8-10 , round, flats, and filberts are good. Palette paper in 12x16 size to lay paint out and mix. Painters tape, paper towels, Gamsol oderless solvent if using oils and water container if using acrylics for cleaning brushes. If using acrylics bring a squirt bottle of water to keep paint moist.

Table easel or portable easel

To register/sign up contact Jeanie Martin at ArtGirlArts@gmail.com or 417-839-4539

Session 4- Monday, February 24, 9am - Noon

COST: $45 (includes studio fee)

TIME: 9am to Noon (doors open at 8:45am)

#4 - Details & Brushwork: The Finishing Touch– Learn how and when to 

use details effectively, ways to keep from “overworking” a painting, and creative 

use of your brushstrokes to keep your painting fresh and spontaneous-looking. 

Each class begins with a short teaching time followed by a demonstration to 

illustrate what we covered. Then the participants can work on their own painting 

with plenty of one-on-one instruction. Classes are Monday At Splatter Art Studio, 

9am to Noon.

Go to www.farleylewis.com to reserve your spot, 

or text me at 417-773-1175.

Session 3- Monday, February 17, 2020

COST: $45 (includes studio fee)

TIME: 9am to Noon (doors open at 8:45am)

#3 - Adding Drama & Realism with Edges– Learn the importance of edges, 

the three ways to soften edges, and using edges to lead the viewer’s eye. Each 

class begins with a short teaching time followed by a demonstration to illustrate 

what we covered. Then participants can work on their painting with plenty of 

one-on-one instruction. Classes Monday At Splatter Art Studio, 9am - Noon.

Go to www.farleylewis.com to reserve your spot, 

or text me at 417-773-1175. 

Session 2- Monday, February 10, 2020

COST: $45 (includes studio fee)

TIME: 9am - Noon (doors open at 8:45am)

#2 - MAKING YOUR COLORS GLOW

Learn how to get the most out of your colors. We’ll cover color harmony, 

luminosity and color temperature. Each class begins with a short teaching 

time followed by a demonstration to illustrate what we covered. Then the 

participants can work on their own painting with plenty of one-on-one 

instruction. 

Classes are Mondays At Splatter Art Studio, 9am to noon.

Go to www.farleylewis.com to reserve your spot, 

or text me at 417-773-1175. 

Session 1 – Monday, February 3, 2020

COST: $45 (includes studio fee)

TIME: 9am - Noon (doors open at 8:45am)

#1 - CREATING DYNAMIC COMPOSITIONS

Learn how to design dynamic compositions and learn the keys to making 

values work for you. Each class begins with a short teaching time followed 

by a demonstration to illustrate what we covered. Then the participants 

can work on their own painting with plenty of one-on-one instruction. 

Classes are Mondays At Splatter Art Studio, 9am to noon.

Go to www.farleylewis.com to reserve your spot, 

or text me at 417-773-1175.