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David Shevlino's 4-Day Workshop
Alla Prima Portrait and Figure Painting
Cost: $ 600 +$75 model fee
December 3 - 6, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Anderson Mill Garden Club,
13974 FM 2769, Volente, TX 78641
All levels, oil painting, $75 model fee
In this class we’ll alternate between painting the portrait and the nude figure alla prima (wet into wet) and learn the techniques used to create a fresh, direct response to our subjects. There will be a painting demonstration and lots of class time for students to work from live models with a different pose each day. The focus will be on economy of brush strokes, simplifying the head and seeing it in terms of basic shapes and planes described by light and shadow. We’ll also talk about basic concepts like proportions, value, color mixing and paint application. This approach helps us to paint our subjects with greater understanding, expression and directness. The class will be particularly helpful for those who want to move from a tight painting style to a looser, economical paint application.
David Shevlino's Bio:
David Shevlino studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (certificate ’84) and the University of Pennsylvania (BFA ’92) and the Art Students’ League of NY. His work has been featured in national publications and he has exhibited his work throughout the US. He teaches workshops in US and Europe. He has also produced a series of instructional videos about his painting methods. Please visit David's website.
Supply List:
Brushes:
Filberts, flats of varying sizes. Avoid soft synthetic brushes and brights. For stiff synthetics I recommend Rosemary Ivory series or Silver Brush Bristlon series. For a natural bristle, any good quality manufacturer will do. (Robert Simmons, Tintoretto, Silver brush, Rosemary.)
NOTE: Bring at least 2 brushes which are ¾” and 1” wide
Medium:
Refined linseed oil, but not cold pressed (NO STAND OIL). Odorless mineral spirits for rinsing/cleaning brushes. Rags or paper towels. Palette AT LEAST 11 x 14 or bigger.
Panel/canvas:
Neutrally toned gray canvas or panel. Size range 14 x 18 to 16 x 20 inches. You can use Liquitex neutral gray #5. Please tone your surfaces before the class so that they are dry.
Students need 1-2 canvas/panels for each day of the workshop.
Paint cups or old cans:
NOTE: Bring jars or cans for your thinner at least 3” in diameter. Jar with lid for used paint thinner.
Oil colors:
Titanium white, Cadmium red light or equivalent, Cadmium orange or equivalent, Burnt sienna, Yellow ochre, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine blue, Purple, Cadmium yellow light, Viridian green, Azo Green- M Graham, or Olive Green, Raw umber.
Signing up:
Register with a deposit of $200 which will hold your place. The balance of $475 will be due on November 3, 2026. The workshop registration is on the first come first serve basis. Please press the blue "Registration" button to start the process. David's workshops often sell out quickly so get your deposit in as soon as possible to assure your spot. If the workshop is full, you will go on the waiting list.
If you find out you cannot attend and notify us at least 30 days prior to the workshop you will receive a full refund. If you notify us less than 30 days before the workshop the deposit cannot be refunded. After the workshop starts no tuition can be refunded.
Please contact Yuehong Song for more information
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