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Derek Wicks Workshop

Join award winning wildlife artist Derek Wicks for his second Atlantic Provinces Workshop.
This 3 day workshop will be an intensive learning experience (see details below).
Derek was chosen as Ducks Unlimited Canadian Artist of the Year in 2007 and 2010.
Derek's work has been published in several major art publications including "Wildlife Art: 60 Contemporary Masters and Their Work" from Portfolio Press.

"Painting the Elements" Workshop

This workshop will be an intensive learning experience, with 3 days spent on painting the elements. Designed to give participants the essentials on painting the elements - snow, water and the third item will be decided by the participants . Derek will demonstrate painting these important aspects from start to finish, covering them in minute detail. Mastering these components will be a useful skill for wildlife and landscape artists alike. l.

Derek's workshops are designed to give the participants the confidence they need through knowledge. Workshops are designed to break art down to simple elements and teach artists to attack problems with a system. His workshops are high energy with positive interaction to instill comfort and trust so the participants can achieve their realistic goals

• Participant will need a set of paints of their choosing and a painting surface.
•Derek will be instructing in acrylics and painting on primed masonite.

The location will be at the Dartmouth Sportsplex - the Thistle Room
Dates of workshop: Friday March 11th to Sunday March 13th (9 am to 5 pm)
Entire cost will be $300 ($50 deposit - balance due March 1st)
Jackie will be the convener  for this event.
Contact her at 902-462-2254 or WildernessReflectionsArt@gmail.com