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Santa Barbara Sunset

Join Dan Schultz and explore the subtleties of high key painting and master the art of capturing light and color. In this demo, inspired by a stunning sunset in Santa Barbara, Dan will share his unique approach to creating luminous effects, focusing on delicate color relationships. He will demonstrate how to achieve a harmonious composition by making the darkest value a middle tone. The session will start with a pink wash to establish a base for color harmony, which Dan will build upon with carefully layered colors to evoke the soft glow of a sunset. He will also emphasize the importance of thoughtful image cropping to guide the viewer's eye and enhance the composition. This demo is perfect for artists of all levels who want to deepen their understanding of high key painting techniques and learn from a master of the craft, offering an inspiring and educational experience.

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  • Dan Schultz

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  • Advanced

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Meet your instructor

Dan Schultz

With a background in commercial art, Dan has taken influence from many of the golden-age illustrators as well as from classical realism and impressionism. He believes that beauty is of great importance to the human soul and that God uses the beauty of His creation to communicate with humanity. 
Dan grew up in a small town in eastern New Mexico which provided little exposure to the world of art, galleries or museums. After graduating from college with a few years of graphic design work, Dan discovered Cottonwood Art Academy in Colorado Springs where he first met artists who were making their livings painting for galleries. He was invited to join the teaching faculty as the youngest instructor. Pursuing a career in fine art then became his goal and full-time career since 2005.

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