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The 5-Step Process Workshop teaches you how to construct your compositions and to distill your subjects by understanding shapes, contrasts and values, and to paint such shapes with loose and expressive brushstrokes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s valuable about the course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasterful paintings are not a result of high technical skills or fancy tricks, rather, the essence of the subjects captured through simple shapes and suggestive brushstrokes that say a lot with very little. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs opposed to learning the techniques or painting after the teacher, in this workshop, you will bring your own photos\/subjects to the table, use the 5-Step framework to observe, interpret and paint your subjects multiple times, each time revealing new knowledge about your subjects, the shapes at hand, and how to strategically utilize different tools – brushworks, colors and watercolor effects – to paint the subjects beautifully. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn the \u003cstrong\u003efundamentals of composition and design\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edifferent visual treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e in watercolor and where to apply them, but more importantly, you will walk away with the \u003cstrong\u003econfidence and a systemic mindset\u003c\/strong\u003e to tackle any subjects of your choosing, rather than copying a tutorial or painting after the teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAgenda overview:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrior to the workshop, please select 2-3 reference images you'd like to paint. You will get an email before the workshop to send these assets to me.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 1 will be focused on understanding contrast and values, distilling subjects into simple shapes and color theory (in the context of maintaining contrast and values).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 2 will be focused on elevating your painting by introducing special effects, bold brushstrokes, textures and pushed colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach day is a full day class with 6 hrs of instruction, plus breaks. Logistic info will be sent to students 1-2 weeks before the class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly bird pricing and cancellation deadline: September 12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this workshop different from your 5-Step Online Course?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this workshop is based on my signature online course and YouTube video \"5-Step Process\", it provides more in-depth, hands-on instructions than the digital version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1️⃣ You’ll receive \u003cstrong\u003ecomprehensive instruction and personalized coaching\u003c\/strong\u003e to help you fully absorb the methodology, see it play out in real life scenarios, and learn how to tackle exception cases and unique situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2️⃣ It is more flexible than the online version which has you paint your subject 5 times. For the in-person workshop, the process of \"getting there\" will be more elastic and tailored to your needs. 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