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ARTIST STATEMENT:
ON ART EDUCATION
Learning to paint is a challenge. To make an analogy
of the learning process: Imagine that you are tasked to
learn a very difficult subject solely from reading books.
And then you find that the books are in Sanskrit!
And so it is with Art. The complexity of learning to
paint is a function of its many aspects. The ‘Language’
of Art is the craft of it-the Technique. Without it, you’re
lost. With it, you’ve still only got half of the package.
The Content, the most fun part, still awaits.
We need to approach art education with its many aspects
in mind. The Content, in this Analogy, is Learning to See
as an Artist. When you make progress in this area and are
better able to comprehend the visual world around you,
your Painting Technique will begin to take care of itself!
With growing confidence, the work flips and goes from
being Technique-Driven to being Observation-Driven.
Reacting spontaneously to nature- is your birthright as
an artist. Don’t trade it for some dubious formulas or
techniques on how to paint things.
I believe that a good painting class really begins at four
o’clock on the final day. My goal is to put the student on a
path that is self-sustaining, where an ever-increasing visual
understanding will drive the painting process. My classes,
my whole teaching Philosophy, is designed to put you on
that path.
All of my classes include lecture/demonstrations as well as
an emphasis on individual assistance. All classes are open to
all levels, from beginner to advanced.
I look forward to painting with you. Let the fun begin!
Frank
LaLumia
STUDENT
CRITIQUES
“It
was interesting to see how people of many different
levels were instructed together and individually.
I believe Mr. LaLumia is especially good at teaching.
He shares and encourages his students in a very
special way. He was correct when he said “A
good workshop really begins at 4:30 pm on Friday.”
Sara
Jane F., SC
“Have
to tell you again what an excellent teacher you
are and how helpful your direction has been. It’s
remarkable how much valuable information I got out
of such a short period.”
Dave
D., NH
“After
plein air painting for 20 years or so, I finally ‘got
it’ with Frank’s instruction. All I’ve
learned before came together!”
Judy
P., CA
"I
wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your workshop.
It was the best workshop that I have ever attended.
I could even compare it to a semester of advanced
painting at the university level! I keep re-running
in my mind all of the things you taught us." Carole
A., KS
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link to the materials list can be found
at the bottom of this page
This Watercolor Workshop is designed to deepen
our understanding of the craft of Watercolor Painting.
An individual technique is a function of one’s personal
aesthetic. Within that context lies the secret of using
the Watercolor medium in an authentic and expressive
way. This will be our goal for the class.
This class is open to artists at all levels of experience.
Oil Painters are welcome. Class demonstrations are in
watercolor.
This class is sponsored by the Southern Colorado Water-
color Society. For Information and registration, contact June at 713-882-6987 or junegalaz@q.com.
Frank LaLumia is a Signature Member of AWS, NWS, TWSA;
a Signature Member and past President of the Plein Air Painters
of America. Author of the book PLEIN AIR PAINTING IN
WATERCOLOR AND OIL. North Light Publications.
Featured in the P.B.S Series PLEIN AIR: PAINTING the
AMERICAN LANDSCAPE. Frank has won many National
and Regional Awards, and is highly collected.
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
April 30-May 4, 2012 Bartlesville, OK
This Workshop Workshop is designed to deepen
our understanding of the craft of Watercolor Painting.
An individual technique is a function of one’s personal
aesthetic. Within that context lies the secret of using
the watercolor medium in an authentic and expressive
way. This will be our goal for the class.
This class is open to artists at all levels of experience.
Oil Painters are welcome. Class demonstrations are in
Watercolor.
This class is sponsored by the Bartlesville Art Association.
For Information and registration, contact Jan Clark, mojoclark@sbcglobal.net , 918-336-6033; or Dedra
Morgan, dlm2nd@aol.com , 918-336-4977.
Frank LaLumia is a Signature Member of AWS, NWS, TWSA;
a Signature Member and past President of the Plein Air Painters
of America. Author of the book PLEIN AIR PAINTING IN
WATERCOLOR AND OIL. North Light Publications.
Featured in the P.B.S Series PLEIN AIR: PAINTING the
AMERICAN LANDSCAPE. Frank has won many National
and Regional Awards, and is highly collected.
PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING
SEPTEMBER 17-21, 2012,
Dillman’s Creative Arts Foundation,
Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin
One of the great epiphanies on the artistic road
is the realization that we are painting light, not
things. We leave the comfort of our studios in an
attempt to learn this lesson. If you can paint light,
you can paint anything under the sun.
This class will focus on the essential challenge of
Plein Air Painting: to learn to see Light, to Simplify
and Organize the Subject Matter, and to present it in
a simple and straightforward manner.
The class is open to artists of all levels. Watercolorists
are welcome. Class demonstrations are in oil.
This class is sponsored by Dillman’s Creative Arts
Foundation. For information and reservations, contact
Dillman’s Bay Resort, 3305 Sand Lake Lodge,
(P. O. Box 98), Lac du Flambeau, WI54538.
Email: FrontDesk@Dillmans.com
Web Site: www.Dillmans.com
