"Portraits In Watercolor" with Tony Armendariz (May 2025)
PORTRAITS IN WATERCOLOR
with Guest Instructor & 2025 Biennale Judge Tony Armendariz
WHEN:
3 FULL-DAYS
Tuesday to Thursday (9am to 4pm)
May 13, 14, 15, 2025
with Guest Instructor & 2025 Biennale Judge Tony Armendariz
WHEN:
3 FULL-DAYS
Tuesday to Thursday (9am to 4pm)
May 13, 14, 15, 2025
WHERE:
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC)
This workshop is designed for the painter who has at least a basic command of the watercolor medium, the serious beginner to the advanced student. After Tony's demo, he will work with students individually and can adjust based upon each students' individual needs.
Students will have the opportunity to work from supplied photos, or their own if they wish, during the workshop.
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC)
This workshop is designed for the painter who has at least a basic command of the watercolor medium, the serious beginner to the advanced student. After Tony's demo, he will work with students individually and can adjust based upon each students' individual needs.
Students will have the opportunity to work from supplied photos, or their own if they wish, during the workshop.
Day 1: Tony will lecture and conduct a demo in grayscale and in color utilizing various methods. Students will then work on their own version from reference supplied by Tony.
Day 2: Tony will conduct a facial features demo in in color. Students will then work on their own version either from their own reference or one supplied by Tony.
Day 3: Tony will lecture and conduct a demo in in color. Students will then paint a version supplied by Tony.
SKILL LEVEL:
Students taking this workshop should have at least a basic understanding of the watercolor medium.
NOTE:
All sales are final, No Exceptions. Credits, Refunds and/or Transfers will not be given for classes your withdrawal from.
In a circumstance where Art League of Hilton Head cancels an offering, a Full refund will be given.
Students taking this workshop should have at least a basic understanding of the watercolor medium.
NOTE:
All sales are final, No Exceptions. Credits, Refunds and/or Transfers will not be given for classes your withdrawal from.
In a circumstance where Art League of Hilton Head cancels an offering, a Full refund will be given.
| Materials Included: | No materials are included in this class. A list of materials you should bring with you is provided below. |
| Requirements: | SUPPLIES LIST: Click HERE for a printable PDF of the Watercolor supplies list. #8 and #14 round and 1" flat brushes You will use these for most of your painting, although some smaller brushes for detail and larger brushes are fine also Colors you will need: Cadmium Yellow Burnt Sienna Cadmium Red Light Cadmium Orange Sepia Ultramarine Blue Alizarin Crimson Dioxazine or Imperial Purple Payne's Gray Cold Press (Preferred) Watercolor Paper 140lb either 1/4 sheet or 1/2 sheet. Blocks are good too, either 11x14 or 12x16 should be the minimum sizes. Arches, Fabriano, Saunders, etc. Should be a professional grade. QUESTIONS? Email: Academy@artleaguehhi.org |
| Instructor: | Tony Armendariz |
| Instructor Bio: |  TONY ARMENDARIZ is an award-winning American artist living and painting in Palatine, Illinois. Born and raised in Chicago to a graphic arts family, he learned to create with textile, photography, drawing and painting. Graduating from the American Academy of Art in Chicago, he studied under renowned watercolor instructor Irving Shapiro. While still attending the Academy, he began his employment in the corporate world for over 20 years as a graphic artist, illustrator and web designer. Tony’s work has been published, most notably in Fine Art Connoisseur, American Art Collector and Watercolor Artist magazines. Venues where he has exhibited include The Butler Institute of American Art, RJD Gallery, The Salmagundi Club and Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art. Some of Tony’s awards include the Frank Webb Award of Merit at the 2024 Transparent Watercolor Society of America 48th Annual International Exhibition, the Mary Bryan Memorial Award and Medal at the 2023 Allied Artists of America 110th Annual Juried Exhibition, Best of Show/Purchase/People’s Choice Awards at the 2021 VMRC 18th National Juried Art Exhibition, and First Place Award at the 2019 40th International Juried Exhibition of the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society. Tony is a signature member of many national artistic societies including the American Watercolor Society, the Allied Artists of America and the Illinois Watercolor Society where he also served as director. He is represented by Hilliard Gallery in Kansas City, Missouri. Tony currently teaches watercolor painting at the Oak Park Art League in Oak Park, IL. ARTIST'S STATEMENT: My paintings concentrate on portraits and figurative work sometimes combined with architectural elements. With my subjects displayed the classic realist tradition, either as portraits or scenes of life, it is my intent to display their soul/authentic self which at times, may not reveal itself to me immediately. Many times, the “window” opens and shows itself not only through the eyes but also through the many other features which are used to emote the ranges of expression including the mouth, hands and body language. Sometimes it may also include other props such as clothing and items of domestic life and work. The range of the subjects’ stories can be quiet and simple, and yet some are dramatic and profound. AFFILIATIONS: Allied Artists of America – Elected Artist American Artists Professional League – Signature American Watercolor Society – Signature Illinois Watercolor Society – Signature, Executive Director (2007 – 2017) Northeast Watercolor Society – Signature Pennsylvania Watercolor Society – Signature-sgg (Sylvan Grouse Guild) Portrait Society of America Transparent Watercolor Society of America – Signature Watercolor West – Signature Visit Tony Armendariz's Website |
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