Lynn Ferris In-Person Art Workshop: Capturing the Light, September 8-12, 2025

Light and shadow shouldn’t be afterthoughts in our paintings. Whether it’s the drama of sunlight, the sparkle of glass, the mystery of a night scene, or the character of a figure study, good use of light and shadow is one of the best ways to take a painting from ordinary to extraordinary. In her signature workshop “Capturing the Light,” Lynn will show students how to use light and shadow to design stronger compositions and bring drama to a variety of subject matter. Students will gain new skills and confidence working with shadows, light sources, creating glow, and more as they bring their work to the next level! Each day will begin with a demo of a new painting and a new subject, for about 45 minutes. Students will work until lunch. After lunch, Lynn will do a short demo to complete the morning’s project and students will have the rest of the afternoon to work on their paintings. Lynn is always available to help and encourage.
Lynn provides handouts, reference materials, and lots of personal attention.

• Monday September 8, Tuesday September 9, Wednesday September 10, Thursday September 11, Friday September 12, 9:00am - 4:00pm EST

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Level 3: Intermediate (and up) - Assumes the student already has a basic knowledge of the medium. Average paced with individual help for all students.

Lynn Ferris AWS, NWS, TWSA is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, and the Florida Watercolor Society. Her work was the subject of a feature article in Watercolor magazine, can be seen in Watercolor Magic and the prestigious Splash series of books published by North Light. She has served as a judge for the Brevard Watercolor Society “A Splash of Watercolor” exhibit, The Mid-Southern Watercolorists Annual Exhibition, the Tioga Winter Fine Arts Festival, and numerous others. Her many awards include “Best of Show” in both the Florida Watercolor Society and Tallahassee Watercolor Society annual exhibits. She has been an award winner in “The Artist’s Magazine” All-Media competition, and her work is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach. Look for Lynn’s instructional articles in the April 2017 issue of “The Artist’s Magazine” and the August 2017 issue of “Watercolor Artist”, and her artist’s profile in the 32nd issue of “The Art of Watercolour” magazine.

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