When
Where
Studio in the Park
The main facility for the Art Guild of Louisiana is the Studio in the Park. This BREC building is located in Cedarcrest Park in Baton Rouge.
More InfoWorkshop Coordinator
Cherie Gravois, cherie.gravois@gmail.com, 225-413-6941
Diego Larguia
Diego Larguia is a New Orleans multifaceted artist and teacher. Working in watercolor and oils he has exhibited his work in galleries and museums. He has also taught art for more than 30 years, including at the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts (20 years), the Ogden Museum, the Beauregard Keyes House, and the New Orleans School of Arts and Crafts. His works have been featured in American Artist magazine and several other art publications. To learn more about Diego, visit his website at www.diegolarguia.com.
Description
In this 2-day workshop we will attempt to complete a total of 4 watercolor paintings. Participants will be provided with 4 images from the instructor’s artwork in advance of workshop. Participants will have the choice to do the preliminary drawing in advance or draw at workshop. The instructor will perform a complete demonstration of each painting while covering topics of interest as they refer to each particular piece. These topics may include drawing, color theory, composition, perspective, etc. Following the demo participants will do their own work. This workshop is open to all skill levels. Workshops are conducted in a friendly and welcoming environment.
You can also read an interview with Diego published in the October 2022 issue of the Guild’s newsletter – News from the Palette.
Supply List
Paper: VERY IMPORTANT. 100% Cotton paper such as Arches 140lb Cold Press. Not larger than 12″x16″
Paints: tubes or pans
Colors: you are welcome to use your current palette of colors. Here’s a list of a conventional palette: lemon yellow, raw sienna, yellow ochre, transparent orange,
cadmium red, burnt sienna, alizarin crimson, dioxazine violet, lavender, titanium or Chinese white, horizon blue, cobalt blue, ultramarine blue, viridian or phtalo green,
bright yellow green, neutral tint.
Paint brands: you are welcome to use professional or student grade such as: Cotman, Winsor & Newton, Sennelier, Daniel Smith, etc.
Brushes: Assorted watercolor brushes. You will need at least 3: mop, medium size round or pointed round, and a rigger or small brush for details.
Watercolor palette
Board to attach paper
Pencil, eraser, sketchbook
Masking tape
Water containers: bring two pint size
Paper towels and/or tissue paper (TP)
You will need something to incline your artwork as you paint. I use a one foot piece of 2″x4″ lumber, or table easel.
Please direct any questions you may have to dlarguia@gmail.com or 504-333-3378.