Nationally Known Artist Workshops
Nationally Known Artist Workshops
Twice a year, Latrobe Art Center invites a Nationally Known Artist to travel to Latrobe for a three to five day workshop to teach a variety of techniques to local artists and art enthusiasts. Anywhere from 10 to 20 students fill the gallery for these workshops. Artists attending the workshops have traveled from Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia. In addition, four students from Greater Latrobe Senior High School are chosen to attend the workshop under a generous scholarship.
Each year Latrobe Art Center strives to provide exciting and stimulating workshops taught by nationally known artists from across the United States. In the past we have hosted Frank Francese of Colorado; Janet Rogers of Florida; Margaret M. Martin of New York; Fred Graff of Ohio; Don Andrews, Jean Uhl Spicer, and Joyce Werwie Perry all of Pittsburgh, and many more! Latrobe Art Center is honored to have such prestigious artists share their wealth of information and experience with our local artists.
Please consider broadening your creative talents by attending one of our future workshops.
Lessons in Realistic Watercolors: Still Life
with Matthew Bird
Nationally Known Artist:
Matthew Bird
From: Baltimore, MD
Dates: Tuesday, April 23 - Thursday, April 25, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Members: $425 (Become a Member)
Non-members: $475
Medium: WATERCOLOR (Click HERE for the Materials List)
Level: Intermediate - Advanced
About the Workshop
Lessons in Realistic Watercolor: Still Life
In this workshop, we will paint a modest still life from start to finish, and you will learn my entire painting process as I work through a fully rendered painting. Participants will learn about various techniques for painting realism, which apply to many types of subject matter. The focus will be on understanding value and color, mixing rich blacks, establishing form, and creating texture. Students will have access to my full materials list, reference material, and sample drawing. The goal is to learn a lot and enjoy the journey.
If you love detail and methodical painting, but have struggled to paint realism with watercolor, this class is for you!
To Register
Limited spots available. Contact us by Friday, April 12th to reserve your spot! Call Latrobe Art Center at 724-537-7011 or click “Register Today!” below to register.
Cancellation Policy
At least 3 weeks prior to the start date of the workshop a full refund will be made less a $50.00 processing fee OR a full refund amount credit can be applied to another workshop/art class. All requests for refunds must be made in writing to info@latrobeartcenter.org Credit is nontransferable and may only be applied toward workshops/art classes.
Cancellations made less than 3 weeks prior the start date of the workshop are not eligible for a refund. However, a full credit may be applied toward a future workshop/art class. Credit is nontransferable and may only be applied toward workshops/art classes.
Artist Biography
Matthew Bird is an American painter. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he graduated with honors from the Pratt Institute of Art in Brooklyn, New York, in 2000. He is a Signature Member of numerous organizations, including the American Watercolor Society and National Watercolor Society where he served as vice president. His award-winning watercolor paintings have been exhibited in juried shows across the United States, as well as in Canada, China, England, Greece, Hong Kong, and Italy. His work is in permanent museum collections as well as numerous private collections.
Matthew has been featured in Fine Art Connoisseur magazine as one of “Today's Masters” (Feb. & Oct. 2018, Feb. & April 2019), American Art Collector (Issue 158, 171), International Artist Magazine (No. 129 Oct./Nov.) Watercolor Magazine “Year’s Best Paintings” (2019, 2020, 2022) and as “One To Watch” (Dec. 2017), The Artist's Magazine (July/August 2017), The Art Of Watercolour magazine (Issue 32), and the Splash-Best of Watercolor book series.
A sought after teacher, Matthew has also been a contributing writer to numerous publications, including Realism Today, Fine Art Today, Artists on Art, and American Watercolor Weekly.
For 15 years he worked as a designer and art director in advertising agencies, specializing in non-profit fundraising. As an illustrator, he has five children’s books published and his paintings have been used as greeting cards for The Smithsonian Institution, National Geographic, and the National Audubon Society, among others.
Matthew lives with his wife and children outside Baltimore, where he maintains his studio.
Visit https://www.matthewbird.com/ to learn more about Matthew Bird.
Artist Statement
The subject matter of my figure and still life paintings communicate my deep love and respect for nature and life. Some paintings stem from a joy or narrative that is from my own experiences. Other pieces reflect the simple beauty I find in everyday objects composed together. I have focused on developing my craft to capture the beauty of what surrounds me with precision and clarity; and strive to convey that to all people through the universal language of representational art. It is my desire that when others see my work they may be inspired by the perceptible signs of the real Creator.