"Decisive & Intentional Painting, for Oils or Acrylics" with Dan Graziano (March 2026)
DECISIVE & INTENTIONAL PAINTING FOR OILS OR ACRYLICS
with Guest Instructor Dan Graziano
WHEN:
3 FULL-DAYS
with Guest Instructor Dan Graziano
WHEN:
3 FULL-DAYS
Wednesday to Friday (9am to 4pm)
March 25, 26, 27, 2026
March 25, 26, 27, 2026
WHERE:
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC)
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC)
This three-day studio workshop will focus on painting “alla prima” (all at once) as well as developing greater skills of observation, simplification and painting “wet on wet” to create strong “painterly” paintings. The workshop will also discuss techniques to quickly transfer the elements of your reference to the canvas with the goal of creating an artistic painting that accurately relates the important forms of a composition rather than simply copying everything in a photograph.
The first morning of the workshop begins with a discussion of painting basics (from materials to paint handling) and will also address the fundamentals of color, value, edges, perspective and other “practical” elements that make a successful painting. Each day participants will work on a series of timed painting exercises incorporating the techniques discussed while developing their skills of observation, simplification, bold brushwork and painting in a “decisive” and “intentional” manner.
Each morning of the workshop will include a short painting demo by Dan with an explanation of his process. Dan will provide plenty of one-on-one individual instruction throughout each day of the workshop.
This workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced painters in both oil and acrylic mediums, however proficiency in basic drawing is required. Participants will be able to choose from a wide variety of reference photos supplied by the instructor for their painting exercises.
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER SOON. Participants supply their own art supplies and equipment. A suggested supply list can be found below.
SKILL LEVEL:
This workshop was designed for intermediate to advanced students in both oil and acrylic. Proficiency in basic drawing is required.
NOTE:
All sales are final, No Exceptions. Credits, Refunds and/or Transfers will not be given for classes you withdrawal from.
In a circumstance where Art League of Hilton Head cancels an offering, a Full refund will be given.
This workshop was designed for intermediate to advanced students in both oil and acrylic. Proficiency in basic drawing is required.
NOTE:
All sales are final, No Exceptions. Credits, Refunds and/or Transfers will not be given for classes you 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: Download a printable supply list Students Should Bring the Following Materials Portable easel or easel with a paint mixing palette (Masterson plastic artist palette is a good option). You are also welcome to use one of Art League Academy's standing metal easels. Solvent container with locking lid Cup or container for medium (if using a medium). OIL OR ACRYLIC PAINT (any brand of good quality paint). I suggest the following colors: 1. Ultramarine Blue 2. Manganese Blue 3. Sap Green 4. Burnt Sienna 5. Burnt Umber 6. Alizarin Crimson 7. Cadmium Orange 8. Cadmium Red Light 9. Cadmium Yellow Medium 10. Yellow Ochre 11. Titanium White BRUSHES: I reccomend hog bristle or good quality synthetic brushes for oil or acrylic painting. Bring a mixture of filberts, flats and rounds in various sizes (4, 6, 8, 10) with one sable rigger (liner). I use Robert Simmons Signet series (hog bristle) and Rosemary & Co. Ivory series (synthetic). DON'T BRING WORN OUT BRUSHES PANELS You will use 3 to 4 panels per day. Your choice of panel sizes (6x8, 8x10, or 9x12). Please do not bring anything larger than a 9x12 panel for this workshop. Please bring panels rather than stretched canvas and avoid panels with too "slick" a surface. OPTIONAL I tone my panels with a thin wash of Liquitex Red Oxide paint wiped on with a moist paper towel. Medium (Optional) Graham's Walnut Alkyd Medium - a fast drying and non-toxic product or Gamblin Neo Megilp. SOLVENT ODORLESS ONLY. ODORLESS IS REQUIRED AT ART ACADEMY! Mineral spirits (gamsol or turpenoid). Do not bring hardware store turpentine!!! You will be asked to dispose of it as it is not healthy for those around you!! Paper towels and a plastic grocery bag to use for paper towels (a roll minimum each). Art League does not supply paper towels for painting purposes, students are required to bring their own! OPTIONAL: disposable gloves, wet panel carrier, packed lunch/drinks QUESTIONS? Email: Academy@artleaguehhi.org |
| Instructor: | Dan Graziano |
| Instructor Bio: |  DAN GRAZIANO is an award winning, nationally exhibited artist whose paintings capture the hidden beauty found in the unexpected places and fleeting moments of everyday life. In recent years, his paintings have included a focus on café culture - busy bartenders, waiters, chefs and all its lively inhabitants. He has received formal training in the traditional techniques and principles of classical realism painting from The Florence Academy of Art. His work has been featured in numerous art publications and is in the collections of private and corporate collectors throughout the world. Visit Dan Graziano's website |
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