"Paint Beautiful Flowers with Confidence and Excitement, an Oil Painting Workshop" with Diane Reeves (April 2026)
PAINT BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS WITH CONFIDENCE AND EXCITEMENT IN OIL
with Guest Instructor Diane Reeves
with Guest Instructor Diane Reeves
WHEN:
3 FULL-DAYS
Friday to Sunday
(10am to 4pm)
April 24, 25, 26, 2026
3 FULL-DAYS
Friday to Sunday
(10am to 4pm)
April 24, 25, 26, 2026
WHERE:
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC)
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC)
Workshop Description:
“This workshop focuses on how to paint beautiful, luminous flowers with confidence and excitement! Diane Reeves is an award-winning artist and seasoned instructor whose engaging teaching style, clear explanations, and valuable demonstrations make learning new concepts and skills straightforward and enjoyable. Her goal is for every participant to leave with valuable new insights and confidence in painting their own beautiful florals!”
Key Lessons:
Quickly recognize and accurately capture the primary forms of assorted flowers
Mix and maintain lovely luminescent color (and avoid mud!)
Apply intentional and exciting brushwork
Create believable edges for petals, stems and foliage
Achieve the appearance of translucency in both petals and leaves
Determine various options for your composition
Developing your own start to finish process for creating beautiful florals
General Format: Each morning, we’ll focus on specific concepts and skills paired with a narrated demonstration using garden flowers such as roses and hydrangeas. Each afternoon will include plenty of one-on-one assistance as participants apply that day’s lessons while painting floral setups.Visit Diane Reeve's Website, www.DianeReevesFineArt.com
Visit Diane Reeve's Instagram, @dianereevesart
SKILL LEVEL:
Although this workshop is for all levels, it's very helpful if participants have had some prior experience with oil painting.
NOTE:
Those who are brand new to oils, and those with limited oil painting experience, are invited to attend the complementary orientation class being held one day prior to my workshop. It’s designed to help students become familiar with oil painting basics and materials. It’s currently scheduled to be held in the early afternoon on April 23.
Workshop attendees have the option to sign up for 1 additional day of class on Monday, April 27th for additional instruction and demo. Read more or sign up for that class now!
REFUND POLICY:
Ticket purchases to Art League of Hilton Head events are final. Credits or Refunds will not be given for missed or classes/workshops.
If a class or workshop is canceled by Art League of Hilton Head a full refund will be given.
Those who are brand new to oils, and those with limited oil painting experience, are invited to attend the complementary orientation class being held one day prior to my workshop. It’s designed to help students become familiar with oil painting basics and materials. It’s currently scheduled to be held in the early afternoon on April 23.
Workshop attendees have the option to sign up for 1 additional day of class on Monday, April 27th for additional instruction and demo. Read more or sign up for that class now!
REFUND POLICY:
Ticket purchases to Art League of Hilton Head events are final. Credits or Refunds will not be given for missed or classes/workshops.
If a class or workshop is canceled by Art League of Hilton Head a full refund will be given.
| Materials Included: | No materials are included in this class. A List of materials you should bring is listed below. |
| Requirements: |
NECESSARY SUPPLIES Download a printable supply list 1. Oil Primed Linen Panels/Canvases Three 9" x 12" or 11" x 14" professional quality oil or lead primed linen panels, canvases or canvas sheets are so helpful with my painting process. The "New Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed Linen Panels/Canvases" and the "New Centurian OP DLX Pad" are available at Jerry's Artarama. Excellent oil primed linen panels are also available at Raymar 2. Oil Paints (Please avoid all student grade paint) Please bring these colors in these brands or in brands of similar professional quality Rembrandt preferred for these colors, but any professional brand is fine: Ultramarine blue deep cobalt blue light cadmium red light cadmium yellow deep transparent yellow green transparent oxide red or brown cadmium lemon Viridian permanent lemon yellow (optional) transparent red medium(optional) Winsor & Newton preferred for these colors, but any professional brand is fine: Titanium White (NOTE: Any professional brand of titanium white should work fine) cadmium yellow pale yellow ochre pale permanent rose cadmium orange permanent alizarin magenta(optional) Indian yellow (optional) 3. Gamsol or Turpenoid (Please NO turpentine or regular mineral spirits) Bring in an airtight metal/glass container (bring only if you live locally, not if you're traveling by air). NOTE: Please DO NOT bring turpentine or regular mineral spirits. ODORLESS ONLY! This is an Art League of Hilton Head rule, as turpentine and regular mineral spirits are extremely toxic and those around you do not want to be subjected to that. If you bring turpentine and/or regular mineral spirits you will be asked to discard them. 4. Paper Towels The type without a pattern and scored into thirds is more economical and convenient, (Viva or blue paper shop towels work great) 5. Medium size painting knife(s) I prefer a longer blade with a pointed tip and cantilevered handle, but bring your favorites, too! 6. Palette A white or gray glas palette is preferred. You can opt for a gray or white pad of 12" x 16" disposable palette paper OR a large gray or white tempered glass palette (or use a clear tempered glass palette positioned over midtone gray or white paper). It's helpful to get a (new or second hand) Masterson Paint Palette Box, it seals airtight and keeps your palette safe - and makes it easy to carry without creating a mess. 7. Brushes - all in good condition Please bring a variety of brushes, some with firm and some with soft bristles. All shapes, sizes and bristle types are welcome, and these will be the most helpful: Angled and Flats (they should come to a chiseled edge) Filberts (they are like flats, but are trimmed to have a curved end) 1 Large width soft flat (works best if it's made with natural hair) 1 medium width soft flat (works best if it's made with natural hair) ENTIRELY OPTIONAL SUPPLIES Rosemary & Co Brushes are made by a wonderful family-owned company based in England, and they're the nicest folks! Their brushes usually arrive in 1 to 2 weeks or less and shipping is inexpensive. If you'd like to try them, you can begin by purchasing only a few and later add additional sizes, bristles and shapes to your collection. My favorite is the eclipse comber! Visit Rosemary & Co's Website Other Helpful Items 1. If you live locally, we'd love your favorite fresh flowers to be there! All colors, shapes and sizes are welcome and appreciated 2. Wet wipes and/or medical style gloves 3. Apron or painting shirt and 5 grocery bags (for our used paper towels, etc) 4. Small notebook and pen for taking notes 5. Wet paint carrier/box (Raymar sells great ones for panels) Pizza Boxes work well too! Standing Easels and a handful of table top easels are available to use at Art League Academy, but students are always welcome to bring their own easel if they prefer. Please email Diane at dianereevesfineart@gmail.com with any questions! INTERNET ART SUPPLIERS: 1.Dick Blick Art Supplies 2.Jerry's Art-a-Rama 3.Cheap Joe's Art Supplies QUESTIONS: Academy@artleaguehhi.org |
| Instructor: | Diane Reeves |
| Instructor Bio: |  DIANE REEVES is an award winning contemporary American artist who enjoys painting a wide variety of subjects, emphasizing lovely color and beautiful light. Although she is well known for her luminous floral pieces, which have been her focus for the last few years, Diane’s diverse practice also includes landscape and portrait work as well as still life pieces. Depending on the mood and intent of each piece, her brushwork moves between subtle and intentional to lively and expressive. Similarly, she carefully selects her color palettes, from rich and vibrant to soft and subtle, as befits each new concept and the scene or subject she’s chosen. Diane has had the honor of serving as an awards judge for local, regional and national events and her work has been featured in several prestigious art magazines, including International Artist, American Art Collector and Southwest Art. In addition to her painting career, Diane is a popular painting instructor. Her oil painting workshops include floral, color mixing, and still life, which are given both locally and nationally. Student Testimonials From Past Workshops: Thank you for so generously sharing your work and sharing your decision-making as you paint. Understanding a painter’s process is invaluable, and I am grateful to you for sharing yours so thoroughly as you painted each demo! Learning your process for painting roses was especially enlightening. I look forward to building on what I learned in the coming days and weeks. I cannot wait to get started!!!” I so appreciated the safe, welcoming atmosphere you created. I find that taking risks at any age can be a bit frightening. You created a wonderful openness that allowed me and others to ask questions and take risks.” Q-tips have found a permanent home with my brushes! I will never look at them the same. You offered an environment that encouraged us and made us relax and learn better. Our group was delightfully diverse, and you managed to bring us together as we imitated your warm encouragement of each other. Thank you, Diane, for providing such a welcoming environment, I learned so much! Looking forward to attending another of your workshops after I spend some time applying all you taught and showed us!! I very much appreciate all your encouraging feedback, and I’m committed to completing work from this workshop. I’m delighted to send you a photo when I’m finished (or believe that I’m close to finished). Thanks for reminding us to sign up for your newsletter! I’ll be doing that post haste. Visit Diane Reeves' Website Visit Diane Reeves' Instagram |
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