Workshops

Want to learn more about the expressive use of color and brushwork?  Individual plein air, or studio instruction available in the Tucson area at 80.00 per half day, morning, or afternoon.  

                                
"Roger Alderman is an excellent painting teacher.  His teaching techniques include numerous painting demonstrations.  While Roger paints he is able to clearly articulate thoughts and feelings concerning color, temperature, and value unique to the outdoor palette.  because Roger has been painting outdoors for over 25 years, he is able to communciate in such a way that takes the mystery out of organizing the outdoor composition,  He is well read and has taken master plein air workshops and relates these concepts in a helpful way.  Roger has a relaxed manner of teaching and uses positive and encouraging comments.  I would highly recommend taking a Roger Alderman workshop whether you are a plein air artist, or a studio painter interested in bringing the great outdoors indoors".  Patty Mathes

Learn to paint in a loose, bright and bold style in this 6 week one day a week  workshop. Using photographs as reference you will learn how to create an oil painting that expresses your inner passion and joy de verve.  Knowing how to start and oil painting and when to call it finished are important to creating a successful work of art.  The emphasis will be on making an expressive, well composed painting, rich with color and bravura brush and palette knife work.

This course is designed for any skill level from beginner to advanced and will begin with the fundamentals of understanding a landscape and creating a compelling composition.  Learn color mixing, value and temperture control using a simplified outdoor palette.  Paint application is important in this workshop and you will learn how to use a brush and palette knife in developing your style.

Each day witll begin with a painting demonstration.  Expect to create a painting a day with lots of personal instruction at the easel.  Come prepared to have fun and discover the joy of making art.

Workshop held March14, 2011 thru April 24, 2011

WORKSHOP IN PROGRESS 

WORKSHOP DEMOS

New Mexico Adobe, 9x12, oil	Catalina Morning, 6x8, oil
New Mexico Sunrise, 5x7, oil	Lower Rio Hondo, 9x12, oil

THREE DAY PLEIN AIR INTENSIVE

I taught a 3 day plein air workshop using the palette knife in the spring of 2012 here in Tucson.  We spent a full day at Aqua Caliente Park, Honeybee Canyon, and Sabino Canyon. 

I also wanted to say how much I enjoyed the workshop.  None of the ladies in my regular art class...could believe I had actually done three paintings in three days.... Thanks, Linda

At Aqua Caliente		Demo in Process		Almost Done
In Sabino Canyon		Demo in Process		Having Fun!
Can I make any sense out of this?		Working Hard!		The Class!