David Shevlino
6 x 6
Oil on Raymar Panel
When I began this challenge I sent out a lot of messages and emails to artists asking for a picture to use. I asked friends, acquaintances, and artists I know only through FaceBook. I was very surprised by the responses. A lot of people said "go for it" and seemed excited for me. Some politely said they would prefer not to participate and I respect that. David Shevlino responded immediately and sent a picture. I was thrilled and intimidated at the same time. He is such a fabulous artist...I am appreciative of his willingness to help me learn and grow.
I have taken a David Shevlino workshop and have his DVDs. He is truly a master of his craft. Watching him paint was magical. His strokes are bold and strong. He attacks the canvas with a confidence that can only come from knowing his craft superbly well. He paints movement in such a loose and free manner. His work is not to be missed...here is a link to his website.
My thanks once again to Leslie Saeta for her challenge! 30 paintings in 30 days!!!
Last weekend I attended a David Shevlino workshop at the Easton School and Studio in Easton, Maryland. The workshop was fabulous and David is masterful with his paintbrush.
The first day David began with a still life demo. He roughly outlines the piece and then blocks in the colors, refining, and adding color as he goes. He uses strong, bold brush strokes and seems not to waste a single stroke. It was like , whoosh, woosh, woosh...and he had completed a beautiful painting.
Then the class tackled the same still life while David walked around and assisted, encouraged, and gave sage advice to each of us. He was very careful to spend time with each student and spoke of his techniques and stressed values and color choices. Values, Values, Values was the theme! Needless to say I shall begin doing some value studies in the near future!
The second day was much like the first except we used a model. Same format...same amazing painting demo from David and same amazing result. Values, Values, Values!
The third day we spent the day working on two new paintings...one in the morning and one in the afternoon while David walked around and generously assisted us. His unassuming demeanor and quiet tone are very soothing to listen to.
David is, as I said so confident and sure of his strokes that he is a joy to watch and able to articluate his technique in a way that was easy to understand. Make no mistake...I have a long way to go, but I feel my artwork will improve having attended this workshop.
