Learning Expectations & Materials List for Natalie Featherston’s Workshop

Thanks for your interest in learning from the talented Natalie Featherston! Explore the foundational building blocks of representational painting of value, color theory, drawing and form in this three-day workshop. Each artist will work from Natalie’s photo reference of one of her trompe l’oeil paintings while she demonstrates her easy to follow, step by step approach to painting. 

What you should expect to learn: 

-Practical techniques such as how to transfer line drawings to panel in oil and graphite.

-How to begin a painting with a straightforward method to the initial block in. 

-How to read the values in your subject for tonal accuracy to create the most convincing illusion of light and form in your paintings. 

-How to observe edges, shadows and color accurately, bringing visual power to your paintings.

-How to create convincing textures with specific tools and techniques.

-Her simple approach to color and color mixing can be easily implemented into your painting style, bringing your paintings even greater depth. 

Click HERE for a Recommended Materials List

Click HERE for an Example Palette Layout

We look forward to hosting you at this exclusive, 3-day visiting artist workshop at Manor Mill Gallery!

Questions? Please reach out to Brad Blair, Gallery Curator, at bblair@manor-mill.com.