Hidden Talent students at the free Winsor Newton art materials workshop
Hidden Talents newest workshop was a huge sucess! JIM BERGESEN direct from New York came to a packed house of over 50 students. Jim is a member of the WINSOR NEWTON ARTISTS OUTREACH PROGRAM and travelled to Alberta to educate us about Winsor Newton products, color mixing, methods of application, mediums and other techniques. Many thanks to John at Delta Art for arranging this visit. ( There is a rumor that other art school actually charged $20-25 for this workshop.The workshop was worth it, but it's even better when it is FREE!)
At Hidden Talent we supply 'in class' oil paints for our students. The best student grade paint, hands down is Winton oils! Our studio palette is 18 colors.Sure, we could get by with alot less but the range of mixing is fantastic. Many students upgrade to the professional Winsor Newton oils with ease. Other things we learned today: Loved the impasto (oleopasto) that makes paint thick and extends the color! Davy's grey is a great way to darken a color without losing to much chroma. There is a greenish black that is just beautiful that Joan discovered awhile ago. Bugs really do make a great color (carmine) and so does cow urine ( transparent yellow). Love the liquin light for glazing. All of us were gifted with two tubes of professional WN paint, an oil brush, colorchart, and white paint info. Jim, come back to Edmonton soon! We really enjoyed your wonderful humor and informative teaching style! Many thankto Marg O for the lovely tray of goodies....loved the sugar cookies!
