Instructor: Patrick Saunders
Explore the essential techniques for painting from direct observation and photography with award winning painter Patrick Saunders. Learn to paint any subject, from the simplest to most complex, with one approach. Patrick will demonstrate the process of simplifying the subject and moving to finish as rapidly as possible in order to add more energy and excitement to your painting. Students will learn about composition, value, texture, color temperature and accuracy in paint application. While Patrick will be demonstrating in oils, acrylics and pastels are also welcome, as the concepts are the same. Each day will begin with a short lecture and full demonstration, followed by one-on-one instruction with students. The day will end with a group critique and individual goal setting. The class is highly tailored for each individual student. Class size is limited, so that each student can receive the maximum amount of interaction with the instructor. A suggested materials list will be provided prior to the class.
Instructor Bio: Patrick Saunders is a San Antonio based artist, traveling globally, creating fine art and teaching. His paintings are grounded in personal experiences and direct interaction.
After graduating from the Kansas City Art Institute, Patrick spent a decade as an artist at Hallmark Cards before returning to KCAI to accept a faculty position teaching illustration, painting, animation, and web design. Teaching led to a job offer in advertising, where, as a Global Creative Director, Patrick led teams of marketing professionals in New York, San Francisco, and across the globe, producing campaigns for clients such as Colgate-Palmolive, Whole Foods, Hill’s Pet Food, Revlon, Southwest Airlines, Tom’s of Maine, and Kellogg’s. In 2013, Patrick left the commercial world behind to pursue a full-time career as a painter.
Patrick is frequently recognized for outstanding work, earning awards from the Oil Painters of America, the Portrait Society of America, the American Advertising Federation, the International Academy of the Visual Arts, the Society of Illustrators and Communication Arts. Most recently, he was the recipient of the John Steven Jones Award at the 38th annual Bosque Art Classic. His work has been featured in and on the cover of numerous global publications. He has won awards from every nationally recognized plein air competition, including Plein Air Easton and the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association. Patrick is a Master Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America, and a Signature Member of the Portrait Society of America.