Canadian Artist Luc Boivin will demonstrate his unique portrait/ figurative painting skills. You will learn Luc's process as he seeks to create impact and get to the essence of the subject, using shadow, light, contrast, minimal lines and color.
Brushes: Again this is a very personal item and we all have different brushes based on our personal use and style. Luc tries to stay away from very small brushes simply to avoid getting lost in the small details. Luc will use small brushes but only when he gets to the eye area. If you watched the December demo, he worked mainly with calligraphy type brushes with goat air…they are pointy and can carry quite a bit of water. So his suggestion is to have a good variety of brushes on hand that are capable of retaining water. He will go through brushes he uses at the beginning of the program.
About 30 days before the event, you will receive images from BWS which Luc will use for the class. The base drawing must be completed on the watercolor paper before the workshop begins.
All registered participants will be sent the Zoom link before the demonstration.
Registered participants will have access to the video for 2 months.
BIOGRAPHY
Luc Boivin, Painter , Illustrator SCA
Luc Boivin is a man of many talents. He is a building technologist, teacher, writer, illustrator and artist.
He is originally from Ottawa and grew up in Outaouais. It was his grandmother Rose who, at a very young age, passed on to him the taste and love of art. She introduced him to drawing.
In 1981, he obtained a college diploma with honors in Architectural Technology from Algonquin College in Ontario. For 35 years he pursued a career with an architectural firm specializing in the restoration of historic buildings. In retirement he gained the time to explore other interests.
Luc Boivin discovered and perfected the highly technical and precise medium of airbrushing. For over ten years, he completed a multitude of complex projects on different surfaces, with a high level of detail all over North America and Europe
Needing to get out of his comfort zone he explored a new medium that offered immense possibilities: watercolor. His first attempt was successful and a passion took hold. His distinctive brushstroke and intuition revealed a clear talent. He experienced rapid progress.
His work " Fillette et son ourson " (Little Girl and her Teddy Bear) was published in 2016 in the Leisure Painter magazine in the United Kingdom. In 2020 and 2023 he was one of the 25 artist, selected in Canada, to exhibit some of his work at the Fabriano in Aquarello international exhibition in Italy as well as the Vietnam in Aquarello international exhibition in 2024.
Luc Boivin shares his passion by leading demonstrations of his distinctive approach to the character in action in front of different groups and associations of watercolorists. He has led numerous demonstrations and workshops both in English and French, in the classroom or via ZOOM.
To see more of Luc's work:
lucboivin.art
The website is in French. You can change the language to English easily.
This zoom program will be in English only.
Program LOGISTICS:
Price:
$80.00 for BWS members (Signature Artists, Associates, and Students) and
$120.00 for non-BWS members.
The class size is limited to 16 people, and the workshop cannot be split with another person.
Please pay online if possible. The payment system allows the use of Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society. Write the name of the program in the memo. Please email Program chair at yoginidahiwadkar@baltimorewatercolorsociety.org to get the mailing address.
Confirmation of your registration will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered registered.
FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:
www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events > Upcoming Events. If a Member, be sure to login before registering.
Remember that these workshops fill up very quickly. When filled, you can join the waiting list.
Waiting List:
BWS maintains a workshop and program waiting list once the event is filled. If registrants cancel, BWS fills the openings from the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis. There are often cancellations, so it is worthwhile joining the waiting list.
BWS adds names to the waiting list according to the date and time.
You can't join a waiting list before registration opens.
Waiting List registrants - Do not send payment until you are informed of an opening and have been sent an invoice. Any check sent before you have been informed you have a spot will be destroyed.
Cancellations and Refunds:
Please note, this is a non-refundable program as you will get the recording of the program for 2 months to watch.
BWS makes decisions and incurs fixed costs based on the number of initial registrants. Cancellations can affect these costs even if there is a waiting list as people are not always still available. In addition, cancellations incur processing fees and other costs paid by BWS as well as requiring extra time and organizational effort. Refunds for extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the event coordinator.
From registration date to 60 days prior to the event = 90% refund
59 days to 21days prior = 75% refund
20 days to 8 days prior = 50% refund
7 days or fewer = no refund
If you have any questions contact BWS Program Chair person, Yogini Dahiwadkar at yoginidahiwadkar@baltimorewatercolorsociety.org
