Mastering Acrylics with Peter John Reid, September 27th – 29th, 2024 (3 days)

Artist Statement

“Having painted in both watercolour and oil paints, the versatility of acrylic has been dominant for the last number of years. I work mostly on large canvases, for the love of the visual impact of size, which can dominate the visual field, and still allows one to get lost in the abstract of texture and details.
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Born in Plymouth, England, raised in Toronto, studied at the Ontario College of Art, and for the last twenty-some years residing in rural Grey County in the heart of Niagara Escarpment country has provided me with a wealth of inspiration. My driving force has always been a need to create, in all mediums: wood, stone, plastic, and metal, but mostly in paint. It is much like hunger – the longer it goes without expression, the greater the outpouring of creative energy. My goal is to always grow as a painter, oh and, I guess, as a person as well.”

To learn more about Peter, and see additional examples of his work, check out his website at: https://www.peterjohnreid.com/peter-john-reid/.”

Workshop Description

Towering rock outcrops?  Clouds, be they stormy or wispy?  Glorious sunsets?  Reflections in water?  Paint your favorite landscape scene under the guidance of an acrylics expert.  Peter will enhance your ability to masterfully use colour, perspective, and  brushwork to bring your artwork to the next level.

Choose your photo references.  Peter will be there to provide guidance, answer questions, and to push you to produce that masterwork you’ve dreamed of.

There will be some pre-workshop exercises to prepare you for this exciting challenge.

Dates:  September 27^th to 29th, 2024

Time:  9:30-4:30pm

Registration opens for KAC volunteers on April 30th.  It will open for all KAC members on May 7th.  It opens to non members of May 21st.

Fees: $420.00 for KAC members, $455 for non-members.

The Kanata Art Club reserves the right to cancel a workshop where there is insufficient registration.  You will be notified and will receive a full refund.

To withdraw prior to the start date, please contact the registrar@kanataartclub.com.  There will be an administrative fee of $25.00 if a written request is received by July 27th, 2024.  There will be refund issued beyond July 27^th unless we are able to fill your spot from a waitlist.