Upcoming Dates
Artist’s Statement
Join David Langevin for a two day ZOOM workshop where you will learn to master the medium of acrylic. Here is the artist’s statement:
“I am often told that my style is reminiscent of the Group of Seven. It is true that I like to paint Canadian landscape, and trees of course, but that is where the similarity ends. From a technical perspective, my paintings could not be more different. The Group of Seven painters were working in the Alla Prima painting methods popularized by the Impressionists; my stuff is more like Baroque painting techniques meet the Canadian wilderness…”
David Langevin is a modern day Old Master – an impeccable craftsman, an innate talent. “When I looked at the paintings of the Old Masters I saw in their work something that I did not see in modern art. Nothing in my education or experience as a painter could help me understand how they achieved the effects that they did. I wanted that. I wanted to know I could achieve any effect that I could imagine. I wanted complete expressive freedom…”
To learn more about David, please visit his website at: https://www.davidlangevin.com/
The Class:
In this two day ZOOM workshop, you will learn:
- the differences between oils and acrylics;
- which mediums to use;
- what quality or brand of paints are best;
- how to create great texture effects using gel mediums;
- which brushes are best for acrylics, etc.
The focus will be on learning the specific properties of acrylics and how you can use them to achieve fantastic results. The emphasis will be on mastering the materials and the skills to help you to be a better painter. You will learn to master the medium and effectively apply glazes, veils, and impasto layers of paint. Painting demos will also be featured.
The sessions will be recorded, and you will have access to the recording for subsequent review.
Dates: June 28th and 29th, 2025
Times: 5 hours each day. (likely 11:00am to 1:00pm, continuing after a short break until approximately 5pm.)
Fees: KAC Members – $200.00, non-members – $240.00
Registration opens for volunteers on November 23rd, for KAC members on November 30th, and for non-members on December 7th.
Terms and Conditions:
The Kanata Art Club reserves the right to cancel a workshop if there is insufficient registration. You will notified and will receive a full refund.
To withdraw prior to the start date, please contact: treasurer@kanataartclub.com. A full refund less an administrative fee of $25.00 will be issued if the request is received prior to July 6th, 2025. There will be no refund issued after April 28th, unless we can fill your spot from a waitlist.