THE RED MAPLE 1914. A.Y. JACKSON WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
October 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
$150.00
AFTER THE GROUP OF SEVEN. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Join artist Rick Worthington for an in-depth exploration of A.Y. Jackson’s celebrated 1914 painting, The Red Maple. Through guided observation and recreation of this iconic Canadian landscape, participants will gain valuable insight into Jackson’s approach to composition, colour, design, and expressive brushwork.
Drawing inspiration from the Group of Seven, students will discover how these influential artists distilled the natural world into bold shapes, dynamic patterns, and simplified forms while capturing the unique character and spirit of the Canadian landscape.
This workshop is ideal for beginner painters with some painting experience as well as intermediate artists looking to strengthen their understanding of landscape painting and oil painting techniques.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Students are welcome to bring their own supplies, or a $25 material kit will be available for purchase, payable in cash to Rick at the start of class.
- Rick will contact students with a recommended materials list; oil paint, a canvas, odourless solvent, paper towel, brushes, etc
- $25 Kit Fee Option includes oil paint, a canvas, odourless solvent, reference image, grey scale for colour mixing, brushes etc.
Meet Rick!
Rick Worthington is an accomplished full-time impressionist painter based in the charming village of Elora, Ontario. Rick secured his position as a notable artist by winning first place in the “Modern Impressionist Magazine” October/November salon of 2023. His vibrant oil paintings, depicting lively street scenes and cozy cafes, are highly sought after, masterfully capturing the interplay of light and shadow to create a captivating atmosphere.
To view more of Rick’s luminous paintings, please visit worthingtonpaintings.com or @rick.worthington.art