Description
This course is FIVE weeks and runs Oct. 6 – Nov. 3 in Studio TWO
Tuesday afternoons, from 1 – 5 p.m.
It is very important that students ONLY bring oil paint. Water soluble oils are fine. We will use no thinners, solutions, or additional media — only paint from the tube — so it is a safe environment for anybody who might have a concern.
Please Note:
This course is designed specifically for oil painting; acrylic paints are not compatible with the techniques being taught.
About Maria Iva
Maria is a nature lover and a tireless hiker. She finds her inspiration in exploring wilderness areas of Southern Ontario. She often paints scenes that fascinate her on location with soft pastels on sanded paper and later recreates them on canvas in her studio in oil using a palette knife. Her pastel paintings are usually quick plein air sketches that capture the light and the feeling of the scene. Her oil paintings are much bigger pieces that are richly textured and colored. Using wet-on-wet technique she applies thick palette knife strokes that create depth and plenty of details. In both media Maria uses clean vibrant colors that allow her to demonstrate the effect of sunlight on the scene. Maria started painting after having a successful career in education and in a short time achieved a professional level that allowed her to exhibit and sell her work. Maria is an Elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists and a Master Signature Member of the Pastel Artist Canada. She lives and works in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. You can see Maria’s work at her website www.mariaiva.com or on her IG account: https://www.instagram.com/maria.iva.art
