I was truly blessed in Norcross Georgia

I was truly blessed in Norcross Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. Staying with Jeannie and Dr. Bob Fortin (originally from California, you know I enjoy Californians), parents of retired pro football player Roman Fortin. Really nice people.

The town of “Old” Norcross is a quaint old town that has plenty of charm, close to the railways with a mild winter for this Lake Erie Ohio boy. The restaurants where fabulous with plenty of food from the Blue House to Mojitos, The Tavern, Cafe 45 and Paizanos’ for lunch.

We started late week with a demonstration and book signing of my new book, Plein air Painting for Everyone. The following week, a full week workshop at Kudzu Art Zone.

The energetic painters where thirsty to understand new things and how to paint with a painting knife. We worked in many creative ways to describe the facets of the new tool and how to paint gesturally with the knife. Developing color studies and learning to match color accurately with Acrylics or eco-friendly M. Graham Oil Paints.

Abstract artists to representational and decorative all developed their toolbox at this workshop on my National Tour. Taking them through my design process and how to build a finished painting. Budding some very fine paintings from photos, self-expression and personal interpretation. No two people or artists are the same.

We are discussing and planning a return workshop in “Abstract Painting and Contemporary Still Life” next year to continue their development and understanding of painting.

I learn so much when I travel. This group of painters knew how to live life and treat people in a very comfortable way. I am already missing my new found friends. This always happens to me when I leave a workshop. Like coming home to visit old friends from elementary school, the bond is forever.

Testimonials:

Dayl Urig has an easy style that communicates sound principles with creative enthusiasm. He tries to understand the students individual learning and shows ways they may cultivate it. – Jeannie Fortin, Kudzu Art Zone, Norcross GA

If I walk away with nothing more but mastering the skill of painting the vertical’s it will be a successful workshop. – David Raderstorf, Kudzu Art Zone, Norcross GA

 

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