Kevin Inman
Saturday, 2–5 PM
June 20
(1 Day, 3 total hours of instruction)
On location at the Simmons House in the Heart of Bankers Hill National Historic District
$20/25
Join us on the solstice for a plein air workshop and paint out at a perfect Irving Gill home overlooking San Diego Bay. Kevin will lead the workshop in the home's exterior and garden areas. The workshop will begin with a painting demonstration after which each attendee will create their own painting, drawing, or photograph. Artist Roy McMakin, an expert on the work of Irving Gill, will be on hand to share his thoughts and answer questions about Irving Gill and the history of the home, built in 1909. Artists working in all mediums are welcome.
Read Roy McMakin’s recent essay about Irving Gill's Simmons House here: “The Simmons House is A Vortex”
Accessibility note: While a few areas include stairways, the property also offers accessible spaces that accommodate all mobility needs. Street parking only; rideshare is recommended.
Materials: Please bring materials and supports for whatever medium you wish to work in.
For painters: Recommended oil or acrylic colors: Kevin likes Gamblin and Rembrandt paints.
Limited palette: Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White. Limited palette is the way to go if you’d like to save money on paint, but it will limit your options in advanced painting techniques. Basic palette: Cadmium Yellow Medium (or Hue), Cadmium Yellow Deep (or Hue), Cadmium Red Medium (or Hue), Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue Hue, Titanium White, Burnt Umber, or preferred alternatives.
Recommended but optional palette: Ivory Black, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre.
Brushes: a range of brushes from #2 on up. I prefer hog bristle flats and filberts.
Other: cup or jar for solvent; paper towels; palette or paper palette pad; Gamsol or Turpenoid; linseed oil or Gamblin Solvent-free Gel; sketchbook; pencil; vine charcoal; palette knife; gloves; travel easel or pochade box; hat and sunscreen.
Supports: Please bring a stack of inexpensive materials for quick studies and exercises: a five-pack of Blick canvas boards, size 8” x 10” or 11” x 14”, or an Arches oil paper pad or a canvas pad. Two larger canvas boards or stretched canvases 11” x 14” to 16” x 20” for longer projects.
Max students: 15
Immediately after you register, look for a confirmation email and receipt. In the week preceding the class start date, you will receive another email with more details.