Painting Flowers in Oil with Artist, Yana Beylinson, A Two Day Workshop

Painting Flowers from a Photo Reference

October 4 & 5

For artists of all levels working in oil (or acrylic) – join artist Yana Beylinson for an immersive two-day workshop where you’ll transform floral photo references into expressive works of art. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this hands-on class will guide you through the process of translating photographs into bold, vivid paintings. Working from printed images (yours or provided), you’ll learn how to:

• Use a grid to accurately transfer your composition
• Build a strong structural underdrawing
• Mix color with precision and intention
• And most importantly—apply brush strokes with confidence and energy, using big brushes.

You are welcome to email your own floral photo references before the workshop at ybeylins@gmail.com so they can be printed appropriately, or simply print work from the curated selection provided. By the end of the workshop, you’ll not only have completed a floral painting but also gained a toolkit for bringing vitality and movement to any photo reference in your future work.

Spaces are limited—sign up to reserve your spot!

About Yana Beylinson:

Yana Beylinson is a contemporary NJ / NYC painter who has exhibited in the Butler Institute of American Art, Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, Cape Cod Museum of Art, Principle Gallery, Abend Gallery and many others. She has shows coming up at the Painting Center, NYC and at the Reading Public Museum, Reading PA. Her works belongs to private collections internationally. Her paintings were included in the public collection of the Emergency Department of Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, NY. Beylinson has created large-scale installations in Hong Kong and China. Having studied at the New York Academy of Artand the School of Visual Arts, Beylinson expanded her knowledge through extensive travel and study of art history. Check out her amazing work at https://www.yanabeylinsonartist.com/. 

Material List

IMPORTANT: Email me your favorite flower photos before the class at ybeylins@gmail.com. I will print them for you so that they are available on the first day.

Notebook and a pen to make notes

Paette Knife:My suggestion: Creative Mark Stainless Steel Palette Knife Painting Tools – Paint Palette with Wooden Handle – Variety of Shapes and Sizes – 59S, 4 in

Brushes:

Bristle brushes, flat, sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 (I prefer Princeton Dakota series or Bristlon by Silver)

If you have larger brushes, from two inch wide and bigger, bring them

My suggestion: Liquitex Professional Freestyle Brush, Paddle – 1. 2, 3 and 4 inch wide

Disposable Paper Palette:

Richeson Grey Matters, 9 x 12”

Masterson Sta-Wet Palette Seal

This tray is suggested for storage.

Brush-cleaning container

Glass jar with a lid

Oil Paints

While I prefer Williamsburg, Old Holland or Michael Harding I suggest getting Gamblin or Winsor Newton at this point which are less expensive and still very good quality:

Mandatory:

o          Titanium White

o          Ultramarine Blue

o          Phthalo Green

o          Phthalo Blue

o          Scarlet Lake (Michael Harding) or Napthol Red (Gamblin)

o          Permanent Yellow Medium or Hansa

o          Nickel Yellow

o          Alizarin Crimson

o          Quinacridone Magenta

Optional:

o          King Blue

o          Dioxazine Purple

o          Indian Yellow

o          Permanent Lemon

o          Yellow Green (Old Holland)

o          Blue Grey (Old Holland)

Note: If you are using acrylics please find similar pigments.

What will be provided:

Gamsol

Linseed oil

Blue Shop Towels

Prepared and gridded boards for your painting