“PAINT YOUR OWN STILL LIFE, From Life” 1-DAY MASTERCLASS with Bobbi Dunlop
“PAINT YOUR OWN STILL LIFE, From Life”
1-DAY MASTERCLASS with Bobbi Dunlop
Saturday November 14th, 2026
9:30-3:30pm
Some experience to advanced All demonstrations will be done in oil, acrylic painters welcome What makes a beautiful painting? This is one of the thought provoking ‘ideas’ we’ll be exploring in this challenging and eye-opening 1-Day Master Class, painting the still life, from life. In a direct approach to painting our beautiful still lifes, we’ll explore how to set up our own still life and pay close attention to major concepts such as light and beautiful paint quality.
We’ll stay true to those important “fundamentals” (Shape, Value, Edges & Paint Quality/Colour) as you learn to have “the confidence in yourself” to pull it all together and portray your subject sensitively. If you are interested in learning new concepts that will take your paintings (no matter the genre!) to a higher level of “understanding”, there’s no better vehicle to explore with paint than the still life … to make that a reality for you.
In the morning of this 1-Day Master Class, Bobbi will demonstrate by setting up a lovely still-life and then painting it, from life. During this demonstration, I’ll explain my process - the all important ‘start’- and the decisions made - and you will be free to ask lots of questions throughout.
The remainder of the day will be devoted to creating your own small still life set-up, painting from life, utilizing the ideas and concepts learned from the demonstration. We will spend the day painting smaller studies. There will be plenty of hands-on guidance throughout the workshop.
(NOTE: Students will bring their own still life objects to make this a very personal experience. See supply list). This workshop is sure to transform your approach to your own work.
Our hope is that you’ll come away with a renewed confidence in your artist-self and a fresh look at your painting practice that will serve as a stepping stone to all genres.