{"product_id":"3-day-workshop-with-steve-walker","title":"Move Beyond the Photograph with Steven Walker","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMove Beyond the Photograph: Painting with Intention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin visiting artist \u003cb\u003eSteven Walker\u003c\/b\u003e for an inspiring 3-day workshop focused on transforming reference photos into paintings that are dynamic, expressive, and uniquely your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply reproducing what you see in a photograph, Steven will show you how to use your reference images as a starting point for making thoughtful, personal artistic decisions. Through \u003cb\u003elive demonstrations, one-on-one consultations, and group discussions\u003c\/b\u003e, you’ll explore the creative possibilities of composition, value, color, edges, and focal points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteven will encourage you to look beyond the literal image and discover ways to bring greater expression, depth, and intention to your work. You’ll learn how to simplify, emphasize, and interpret your reference material while developing a stronger sense of your own artistic voice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of the workshop, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how to use reference photos without allowing them to limit your creative process. Most importantly, you’ll leave with greater confidence in your ability to make bold, intentional choices and create paintings that feel personal and authentic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen to artists of all skill levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Some prior experience working in \u003cb\u003eoil or acrylic\u003c\/b\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven S. Walker \u003c\/strong\u003ehas been creating inspiring works of art for corporations and private collectors for over twenty years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in fine arts at Virginia Commonwealth University with a concentration in illustration. He would later earn his master's in fine arts from Marywood University.  As a full-time artist, Steven has been included in several local and national juried competitions including the Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional, Salon\\ and National, Richeson 75 Landscape Competition, Plein Air Salon, the International Salon and the Art Renewal Center. Steven also had the privilege of being a part of a statewide traveling exhibition with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.  Steven’s career has also included plein air events including Plein Air South, Forgotten Coast Plein Air, Georgia Colors and the Olmsted Invitational (which earned him a judge's award from the editor of art collector magazine). Most recently, Steven was given signature status in the Oil Painters of America. Steven continues to work hard on the advancement of his career, with the assistance of his lovely wife Evelyn and studio assistant\/daughter Poppy.  Currently, his work is represented in several galleries across the United States.\u003cbr\u003e“If you want to know my secret, ask my wife and daughter…they are the real heroes in my success story.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEDUCATION\u003cbr\u003eM.F.A. Marywood University\u003cbr\u003eB.F.A. Virginia Commonwealth University\u003cbr\u003e APPOINTMENTS\u003cbr\u003eVirginia Commonwealth University\u003cbr\u003eVirginia State University\u003cbr\u003eOtterbein University\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTEACHING\u003cbr\u003eBooth Art Academy - Cartersville, GA\u003cbr\u003eSt. Augustine Artist Association - St. Augustine, FL\u003cbr\u003eCurate Collective - Valdosta, GA\u003cbr\u003eArtisan Village - Eatonton, GA\u003cbr\u003eTwo Rivers Workshops - Killarney, Ireland\u003cbr\u003eMidlothian Art Academy - Midlothian, VA\u003cbr\u003eMill at Carter Hall - Millwood, VA\u003cbr\u003eLoudoun Art Academy - Leesburg, VA\u003cbr\u003eBotkins School - Botkins, OH\u003cbr\u003eTroy \/Dayton Art Group - Dayton, OH\u003cbr\u003eJarrett Thor Gallery - Colonial Beach, VA\u003cbr\u003ePiqua Arts Council - Piqua, OH\u003cbr\u003eFredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA) - Fredericksburg, VA\u003cbr\u003eTurner Center for the Arts - Valdosta, GA\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eREPRESENTATION\u003cbr\u003eAnne Neilson Fine Art - Charlotte, NC\u003cbr\u003ePrinciple Gallery - Alexandreia, VA\u003cbr\u003ePrinciple Gallery Charleston - Charleston, SC\u003cbr\u003eOxford Treehouse Gallery - Oxford, MS\u003cbr\u003eSharon Weiss Gallery - Columbus, OH\u003cbr\u003eStella Maris Fine Art - Beaufort, NC\u003cbr\u003eBallards Fine Art - Sheridan, WY\u003cbr\u003eWarms Springs Gallery - Warm Springs, VA\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAWARDS\u003cbr\u003e2026 First Place Quick Draw -Forgotten Coast en Plein Air - Apalachicola, FL\u003cbr\u003e2025 Artists Choice Award -Forgotten Coast en Plein Air - Apalachicola, FL\u003cbr\u003e2024 2nd Place Plein Air magazine's Plein Air Salon competition\u003cbr\u003e2024 Honorable Mention - Richeson 75 Landscape competition\u003cbr\u003e2024 Collector’s Choice Award - Forgotten Coast en Plein Air - Apalachicola, FL\u003cbr\u003e2022 Artists Choice Award - Olmsted Plein Air - Atlanta, GA\u003cbr\u003e2021 Judges Award - Olmsted Plein Air - Atlanta, GA\u003cbr\u003e2020 Top 20 Finalist for Plein Air magazine’s plein air salon\u003cbr\u003e2020 Honorable mention High Cotton Paint out - Boston, GA\u003cbr\u003e2020 Southwest Magazine honorable mention Artistic Excellence competition\u003cbr\u003e2020 3rd Place Plein Air magazine June Plein Air Salon competition\u003cbr\u003e2020 1st place (painting) Spring into Art - Turner Center for the Arts - Valdosta, GA\u003cbr\u003e2019 Honorable Mention - Oil Painters of America National- St. George, UT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMOVE BEYOND THE PHOTOGRAPH  -  \u003cstrong\u003eSUPPLY LIST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eColor Palette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransparent Red Iron Oxide or Burnt Sienna\u003cbr\u003eAlizarin Crimson\u003cbr\u003eCadmium Red Light*\u003cbr\u003eCadmium Orange\u003cbr\u003eCadmium Yellow Deep\u003cbr\u003eCadmium Yellow Light or Cadmium Lemon *\u003cbr\u003eViridian\u003cbr\u003eCobalt Blue or Cerulean Blue\u003cbr\u003eFrench Ultramarine*\u003cbr\u003eTitanium White or Titanium White Alkyd (fast drying) *\u003cbr\u003eAny other colors that you may want to use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBrushes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBristle Flats numbers 4, 6, 8, 10 *\u003cbr\u003eSynthetic Rounds numbers 1, 2 (for detail)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainting surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI strongly recommend painting on Ampersand gesso panels because of their durability and\u003cbr\u003erigid nature. 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