"Painting Sea Turtles in Acrylics" with Addison Palmer (July 25, 2026)
PAINTING SEA TURTLES IN ACRYLICS
with instructor Addison Palmer
NOTE:
A Percentage of the proceeds from this class will be donated to Sea Turtle Patrol!
WHEN:
1 FULL-DAY
Saturday (9am - 4pm)
July 25, 2026
WHERE:
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC)
Dive into an unforgettable painting experience with nationally acclaimed artist and instructor Addison Palmer as he guides you through creating your own stunning sea turtle masterpiece in acrylics! This dynamic, hands-on workshop is designed for artists of all levels who want to capture the grace and beauty of these beloved ocean creatures on canvas.
Throughout this inspiring class, Addison will share expert techniques in composition, shadow and light, negative space, color mixing, and layering — essential skills that will elevate your painting and bring your sea turtle to life with depth and realism. Working from your own reference photographs, you'll receive personalized instruction and encouragement as Addison's engaging teaching style helps you build confidence with every brushstroke.
Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your skills, you'll leave this workshop with a beautiful painting, new techniques, and the creative momentum to keep exploring your artistic journey.
A Percentage of the proceeds from this workshop will be donated to Sea Turtle Patrol in conjunction with our special Sea Turtle collaborative art exhibit at Art League Academy from July 21 through July 31, 2026.
NOTE:
Addison will be using heavy acrylics for this workshop! Those using other mediums are welcome to join, however, the processes Addison uses may not be applicable to your medium due to transparency and/or drying times.
SKILL LEVEL:
This course is designed for all levels of students, even beginners.
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 have available will be provided upon registration. |
| Requirements: |
SUPPLY LIST: No larger than a 16" x 20" Canvas Reference Photographs Two (2) #2 Pencils Rag or Paper Towels Water Container Paint Palette of any kind BRUSHES (Both Sable and Bristle Brushes of different sizes) PAINT NOTE: Addison uses heavy acrylic paint for all of his painting classes PRIMARY COLORS: 1. White 2. Black 3. Yellow Ochre 4. Red 5. Ultramarine Blue Any additional colors you wish to use. QUESTIONS? PLEASE EMAIL: Academy@artleaguehhi.org. |
| Instructor: | Addison Palmer |
| Instructor Bio: |  James Addison Palmer III was born in Savannah, GA, in August of 1970. Addison has spent most of his life on Hilton Head Island, S.C. From an early age, Addison has been drawing and painting the world around him. Addison comes from a strong artistic background. His Great Grandfather was an pen and ink artist in New York. He focused on doing portraits for newspapers from around the world. His father, Jim Palmer a long time landscape painter and his uncle, Walter Palmer a sculptor. Addison graduated high school from Hilton Head High School in 1989. After graduating he attended Brevard College on a full scholarship in the arts but also as a stand out distance runner, where he had an Olympic standard time in the marathon. After graduating from Brevard, Addison moved to St. Simons Island, GA where he opened his own art gallery in 1994.Since the age of thirteen, Addison has been painting full time, doing commissions, shows, and work for galleries. From day one he has painted the world around him in his landscapes, seascapes, wildlife and portraits. His work has many private and business collectors from the U.S.A. to around the world. Along with his painting, Addison is asked to teach painting work shops through out the eastern United States and is invited to teach painting classes, and to demonstrate his work on world cruises like Cunard, and Seabourn. Addison's original work can be seen in galleries like the Red Piano Art Gallery on Hilton Head Island, S.C. The Sheldon Fine Art Gallery in Naples, Fl and in Newport, RI, The Sylvan Art Gallery in Charleston, S.C. Spa Fine Art Gallery, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. , Art on Centre, Amelia Island, FL, and his own gallery, The Palmer Gallery, St. Simons Island, GA You can visit Addison's Website, AddisonPalmer-Artist.com by clicking HERE |
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