Energetic Still-Life Painting & How to Market Your Art: Workshop by Qiang Huang

This workshop will take place at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum on November 4 – 6, 2015, 10:00 am – 5:00pm. Qiang’s approach to still-life painting will be demonstrated with particular focus on composing dramatic setups by observing the light distribution, and using bold and loose strokes to create a powerful and accurate representation on canvas. Using demonstrations, presentation, and individual assistance, Qiang will explain his process of creating energetic paintings by manipulating values, colors, edges, and brushwork. Personal attention will be given to each student according to his/her current skill level and personal goals in art. The workshop is designed for indoor practice with live settings.
 
Qiang will also share his experience marketing art using the Internet.  He will demonstrate how to advertise artwork using blogs, websites, email newsletters, and on-line galleries. In addition, Qiang will also explain his way of using eBay to conduct on-line sales. Qiang will discuss his daily painting practice as a self-discipline and an effective way of communicating.
 
Cost for this workshop is $375 for members of the museum and $400 for non-members. For the artist’s biography, a list of materials and information on how to register visit fsram.org/huang/.