WORKSHOPS
"NOCTURNES IN THE AMERICAN WEST"
INSTRUCTOR C.S. TALLEY
3 Day Workshop, May 8 - 10, 2025 • 9am - 4pm
The three day workshop taught by C.S. (Steve) Talley will center on painting Landscapes and Nocturnes of the American West. The West is known for its rugged, beautiful mountains and presents a great opportunity to learn about painting the artistic elements of landscapes and nocturnes in different kinds of lighting. Each morning Talley will begin with a one hour demonstration in oil pertinent to the day's lessons and students will paint thereafter. Talley will give individual assistance to all students throughout the day. Each day will conclude with a critique of the student's works.
Students will receive a materials list at registration. The MOWA and the instructor will not provide painting supplies. Students are asked to bring their own photo references of landscapes and nocturnes of the American West. Additionally, Talley will have available reference photos suitable for the day's session. The class is open to all levels of painting experience. Oil or Acrylic is the preferred medium. Class size is limited to 12. The cost is $375 per student and daily lunch is provided.
Tuition $375
Includes lunch each day
Space Limited
Register online now or call 830-896-2553
C.S. Talley
REQUIRED MATERIAL LIST
Paint:
Oil or Acrylic (other mediums are welcome but the instructor will use oil)
Colors:
Ultramarine Blue
Prussian Blue or Cobalt Blue
Cadmium Yellow Light
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Phthalo Green
Transparent Oxide Red or Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Raw Umber
(you may bring additional colors of your choosing, as well as your preferred mediums)
Painting Surface:
Panels, either cotton canvas or linen. Sizes: 8x10, 9x12, 11x14...your choice. These smaller sizes are so that one or two paintings can be completed per day.
Charcoal stick(s) for drawing on canvas.
Brushes:
Flats, Filberts, Rounds….ones that you are comfortable using.
For Flats or Filberts have a brush that is 3/4-inch wide, then various sizes incrementally smaller.
Rounds can be small - used in details.
Also bring a pallet/painting knife.
Portable Easel such as plein air styles
Paper towels or rags, trash bags, and solvent (odorless), apron, gloves and anything else you may require for your method of painting.
Reference Images:
Please bring some of your own images of the western landscape. Also, if you have images of southwestern architecture (e.g. adobe buildings, old churches, etc.) bring them as well. The instructor will have images that can be displayed on a larger screen for the class.