Floral Renaissance: A Master Class in the Art of Flower Painting with Catherine Bobkoski
May 6, 7, 8, 9, 2025
9 am - 4 pm
$825 + NM Sales Tax
Note: Fresh bouquets will be brought in daily and are included in the tuition.
A note to our students: To ensure that the workshop will not be canceled, we kindly request that you sign up as early as possible. Please note that if the minimum number of students required is not met three (3) weeks before the first day of class, the workshop will be canceled. However, we offer a full refund in the event of a canceled workshop, so there is no monetary risk for you. Please take some time to review our cancellation policy.
About the Workshop
Skill level: A Masterclass in the Art of Flower Painting
Materials used: Oil only.
Overview:
Embark on a journey into the art of flower painting! In this workshop, we will explore the timeless beauty of flowers using innovative techniques guided by fine artist and instructor, Catherine Bobkoski. While flowers remain an enchanting subject, they often pose a daunting challenge for artists. This workshop is crafted to redefine this challenge by focusing on key foundational concepts.
Catherine, drawing on her extensive academic background in art, lends her expertise to guide you through a four-day exploration of painting various flower shapes from direct observation. Discover a traditional approach to flower painting, emphasizing gesture, structure, and a well-defined value statement.
This workshop places a spotlight on composition and color as core elements of the learning experience. Catherine's demonstrations offer visual clarity to these techniques, enriching your understanding of how to develop an effective composition and harmonize color in your floral creations. Receive personalized feedback and support tailored to your artistic growth, fostering a deeper appreciation for this captivating subject and the creative process itself.
For those who have encountered challenges with flowers, this workshop promises to unveil the magic of reimagining traditional approaches. Catherine Bobkoski's guidance ensures that your flower painting experience is not only educational but also an inspiring journey into the world of artistic expression.
Join us in this Floral Renaissance Workshop and let your creativity bloom!
About Catherine
Catherine Bobkoski is a fine artist whose work celebrates the quiet magic of flowers. Her delicate paintings of roses are exhibited nationally, including at the Oil Painters of America 2021 National Juried Exhibition.
Catherine also enjoys sharing her knowledge and love of painting with others. She is a sought-after painting instructor and teaches throughout Southern California and online. She leads the Coaching Program at New Masters Academy, guiding students through a rigorous drawing and painting curriculum. She has also taught at Art Mentors, Creative Arts Group, Situ Academy and The Watts Atelier, where she began as a student many years ago.
What’s Included
Bluebird Studios offers an array of complimentary food and beverages during our workshops. Attendees can enjoy an ice breaker the evening before the first day, complimentary continental breakfast served every morning, complimentary unlimited beverages, and afternoon treats each day. We also offer catered lunches brought to the studio or the plein air site (optional for $20), and lastly, our complimentary signature lunch of Frito Chili Pie on the final day. We will spoil you!
Supplies
Oil Paint: Recommended brands:
Titanium white - Winsor&Newton
Scarlet Lake - Winsor&Newton
Permanent Rose - Winsor&Newton
Yellow Ochre Pale - Winsor&Newton
Cadmium Yellow Lemon - Winsor&Newton
Cadmium Yellow Deep - Winsor&Newton
Viridian - Winsor&Newton
French Ultramarine - Winsor&Newton
Ivory Black - Winsor&Newton
Burnt Umber - Winsor&Newton
Raw Umber - Winsor&Newton
Brushes:
Texture and Detail Brush Set Da Vinci
Kolinsky Red Sable (bright) Da Vinci
Black Sable (filbert) Da Vinci
Nova Synthetic (filbert, round, fan) Da Vinci
Vario Tip (comber) Da Vinci
Grigio Synthetic (flat, round, mottler) Da Vinci
Maestro 2 Hogs Hair (filbert, mottler) Da Vinci
Suggested Solvents/mediums/brush cleaners:
Lavender Spike Oil Chelsea Classical Studio
Safflower Oil Winsor&Newton
Cold Pressed Linseed Oil Chelsea Classical Studio
Linseed Stand Oil Winsor&Newton
Lavender Brush Soap Chelsea Classical Studio
Suggested Palettes:
Handheld Wooden Palette New Wave
Plastic Covered Palette Masterson
Painting tools:
Palette Knife (soft, MX No. 3) Holbein
Soft rubber brayer Speedball
Color Shaper (chisel, firm) Royal Sovereign
Silicone wedge tool (Shape 1) Princeton Catalyst
Paper towels Viva
Painting surfaces:
Ampersand Gessoboard Ampersand
Allinpanel Oil Primed Linen** Artefex