“The more constraints one imposes, the more one frees one's self of the chains that shackle the spirit... and the arbitrariness serves only to obtain precision of execution.”
(Igor Stravinsky)
"You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients.
(Julia Child)
ONLINE: In this workshop segment, we will paint simple meals with restricted color recipes. The subject will be the kitchen still life, the snack, a breakfast plate or a luncheon buffet. Figures might play a role in these domestic arrangements. The medium will be limited palettes of two varieties: First, we will explore palettes with a small number of hues, as in a Venetian or Zorn palette, to create a harmonious rich world of color. Second, we will work with “close value” tones, and their ability to create an illusion of air, mystery and tranquility. How can restrictions of color embolden a painter and offer opportunities for expression? What can these modest meals tell us about the people who will eat this food? We will look at examples of limited palette paintings from all eras and global areas. Instruction will focus on the technical challenges and fun of working with formal constraints.