"Shadows & Reflections in Oils or Acrylics" with Mary Ann Browning Ford (October 2026)
with Art League Artist & Instructor Mary Ann Browning Ford
WHEN:
2 HALF-DAYs
Thursday & Friday
(10am to 1pm)
October 8 & 9, 2026
WHERE:
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC)
Mastering shadows, reflections, light, and contrast is one of the keys to creating paintings that feel believable, dimensional, and full of life. In this workshop, instructor Mary Ann Browning Ford will break down the principles behind accurate light and values and give you practical guidelines you can continue using long after the workshop ends.
Through demonstrations, discussion, and personalized one-on-one instruction, you’ll explore how to observe and interpret light, strengthen your value relationships, and create more convincing shadows and reflections in your work.
Bring your own painting ideas and spend the workshop developing your skills with guidance tailored to your individual work.
All mediums are welcome! While the workshop is designed with oil and acrylic painters in mind, artists working in watercolor, pastel, colored pencil, or other mediums are encouraged to participate and apply the concepts to their own work.
NOTE TO STUDENTS:
I will have a supply of paint, brushes & canvases available if needed.
SKILL LEVEL:
All levels of students are welcome in this class.
REFUND POLICY:
Class fees to Art League of Hilton Head events are final. Credits or Refunds will not be given for missed classes/workshops.
In situations where 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 with you is provided below. |
| Requirements: | PLEASE BRING: canvas – your choice of size, idea/s of scene to paint, notepad. Brushes, paints & canvases will be available if you wish. Apron, if desired QUESTIONS?: Please Email: Academy@artleaguehhi.org |
| Instructor: | Mary Ann Browning Ford |
| Instructor Bio: |  MARY ANN BROWNING FORD Member of National Association of Women Artists Member of Oil Painters of America Scenic Artist for Center for the Arts, Beaufort, SC Member & Instructor at Art League of Hilton Head Instructor at TidePointe Senior Living, Hilton Head, SC You can view Mary Ann's website, MaryAnnBrowningFord.net by clicking HERE |
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