Online Painting Studio
with Andrew Sookrah
Thursdays, March 4 to April 8
3 to 6 pm (EST)
Level: Open to all skill levels
“I found it engaging and really liked watching the demo by Andrew. I felt quite engaged—in some ways even more so than in face-to-face classes as I felt I could see “up close” what Andrew was doing in terms of paint mixing and brush strokes”
Program Description
This virtual class includes live online interaction with artist Andrew Sookrah and will offer instruction to artists working to refine their technique using photographic references and live demonstrations in acrylics. Individual conversations regarding the works in progress offers a personal approach to virtual studio art classes. Topics covered include mastering perspective, reflections in water, patterns, texture, skies and clouds, dramatic light, depth and negative space, with special attention given to basic drawing techniques such as composition, color, texture, and effective brushstrokes. This class will be delivered via the video conferencing app, Zoom.
Program Details
6-week online session
Dates: Thursdays, March 4 to April 8, 2021
Time: 3 to 6 pm
Level: Open to all skill levels. Our experienced instructor will adapt his teaching style to his students’ experience.
Materials: Not included. View a list of suggested materials in your preferred medium:
An internet connection, microphone and camera-enabled computer or smartphone is required. This class will be delivered via the video conferencing app Zoom. You do not require a Zoom account to participate; the link to access the class will be sent to you in advance.
How to join: Once you have purchased the classes you will be sent an email with all necessary information and details about how to access the class online. If you have any questions please contact our programs department or call 905.893.1121 ext 2216.
About the Instructor
Andrew Sookrah is a professional artist and an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, the Society of Canadian Artists, the Ontario Society of Artists, and the Portrait Society of Canada.He was a runner up contestant in Landscape Artist of the Year Canada 2020. Sookrah uses a combination of painting demonstrations and individual guidance to create a fun, supportive and collaborative atmosphere.
Works by previous participants:
Artist: Hazel Hartley
Title: The Elder, acrylics
@hazeqart
Artist: Peter Fairweather
Title: Local, acrylics peterfairweather.com
Artist: Kerrie Curran
Title: Woodland Stream, acrylics