Mattelson Workshop

[Grace DeVito]

Renee,

Yes, I did use Marvin's palette for skin tones. I usually use a limited palette anyway but with some slight variations. I plan to use Marvin's palette in the future. I find a limited palette helps me to keep the painting unified.

Good luck at the workshop, I'm sure you'll get a lot out of it!

[Marvin Mattelson]

One of the other participants, Candice, just emailed these images. I'll post them one at a time. First Grace (in pink) painting away.

Linda,

You're absolutely right. I'm making Grace my poster girl. She's an exceptional artist, and I'm so pleased that someone as proficient an artist as she was able to profit by the four days we spent together.

However, I feel that the workshop is more than just being able to turn out a decent looking painting. I want to change the context of how people view the painting process.

To me the most important thing is, for those who choose to experience my point of view, to take away both a new vision and the techniques to carry it forward and keep growing.

To have someone say that they will be incorporating what they learned in my class into their process is very satisfying and validating to me as a teacher and an artist.

[Marvin Mattelson]

This is me with my trusty palette and my wonderful model, Jessica, standing next to my demonstration painting. (Note to Patt, one head, no forked tongue, no horns and no tail, sorry!)

I do a three hour demo on how to mix it up and arrange it, so no, I can't describe it here. However, Flake White, Raw Umber, Ivory Black, Perm. Aliz. Crimson, Burnt Sienna, Viridian, Ultramarine Blue, Indian Red, Venetian Red and Yellow Ochre are the arrows I keep in my quiver. Real Naples Yellow and Genuine Vermillion are available if necessary.

Note: I usually paint wearing my tuxedo, but on that fateful day it was at the cleaners.

[Mari DeRuntz]

Thank you for the details, and for posting these photos. I'm becoming a workshop junkie....

[Renee Price]

Thanks for posting these pictures of the workshop, Marvin. Now Denise and I will know who to look for at the airport instead of just holding up the sign, "THE MAN." I can't wait!

Linda, you're right, this is a GREAT advertisement for Marvin's workshop. I hadn't thought about it that way since the Greensboro workshop has been full since April. Maybe it will help us for next year though, since we have people who are already trying to register for that one!

Great pictures! It looks like ya'll (getting everyone acclimated to that southern drawl ) had a lot of fun! Only 11 more days!

Renee

[Elizabeth Schott]

Well I could have fun with your self - description Marvin, but I am too tired today!

Your demo looks lovely! Don't forget you told me if I behaved I could take home the autographed canvas original! Right?????