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Painting Wildlife - American Realism
with Gene Dieckhoner
July 12 - July 14, 2007
Gene Dieckhoner paints wildlife using a technique that he calls American Realism that captures the personality of his subjects. He is able to bring the viewer into a moment in time, and inspires an appreciation of the animals and the environment encompassing them all.
He achieves a wide range of emotions and moods while infusing design, composition, accuracy and color.
All experience levels are encouraged and there will be plenty of individual attention.
In this class you will:
- learn his philosophy in the beautiful and rugged setting of western Montana
- practice observing and depicting wildlife in order to express the joy of life reflected in serious and comic exploits of those creatures who share our planet
- talk about and practice the benefits of composition, accuracy and color to achieve a wide range of emotions and moods in your choice of media
Gene Dieckhoner invites viewers of his work to pause for a few seconds longer the next time they see a Cardinal resting on a branch, a coyote crossing the road, or a hawk riding his air currents. He feels then that his art work has had made a difference by instilling appreciation of the world around us.
Suggested Materials:
- Your choice of medium: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pencil or Charcoal
- Portable easel or drawing table for outdoor work
- Your preference for surface (canvas board, paper, etc.)
- Reference photos or props
- Recommended colors are:
- White
- Yellow Ochre
- Raw Sienna
- Burnt Sienna
- Cobalt Blue
- Ultramarine Blue
- Cad Red Medium
- Alizarin Crimson
- Cad Yellow Med
- Paynes Grey
Cost: $300
Advance Reservation must be accompanied by a non-refundable deposit of $100 and be received by May 10, 2007. Class size limited so you receive lots of individual attention.
Full fee required after May 10.
Class Schedule:
Thursday through Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with lunch break
Porter's Barbecue:
You are invited to the Porter's barbecue and music Saturday night. You'll be glad you came!
Background:
Gene's work is included in many museums, corporate and private collections throughout the United States and has been seen in numerous books and magazines. His work is currently on display at The Dieckhoner Gallery in Sedona, AZ, and Sanders Gallery in Tucson, AZ. He continues to sculpt and paint out of his home studio in the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona; which he shares with his wife, Diana, their two cats, and Anya, his Siberian Huskie.
Since leaving advertising to pursue a fine arts career, the success of his efforts have been proven by numerous awards for a variety of subjects and media. Noteworthy accomplishments and commissions include 60 drawings for the National Park Service Joshua Tree National Monument in California; over 150 drawings for the Los Angeles Times and Carte Blanche Magazine; a series of collector plates on vanishing animals; two series of plates for the Bradford Exchange; a series of puzzles for Bits and Pieces including Mystery, Wildlife, and Sherlock Holmes themes; various greeting cards for Leanin Tree Publishing Co., and a bas-relief sculptured horse, "A Walk On The Wild Side", for The Trial Of The Painted Ponies which was displayed at the Arizona State Capitol.
Gene also recently worked for Fox Animation Studios in Phoenix, Az and contributed to a variety of projects including: Art Director on Adventures From The Book of Virtues, Sculpted maquette for Anastasia, Conceptual design and layout for Titan AE, Conceptual design for Ice Age.
Visit his website www.genedieckhoner.com
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