From beginning to end with Illinois-based artist and author David R. Becker. Starting with the control of the watercolor medium, David teaches students all the skills needed to create well-composed paintings. Photo references will accompany each morning and afternoon lesson. David takes great pride in making sure every student leaves with the ability to paint with confidence. Painters at every level will enjoy this workshop. A class supply list will be sent ahead of the class. (watercolor paper provided.) Join us and be ready to expand your knowledge of watercolor painting. Workshop will be held at the Plymouth Arts Center, Thursday & Friday, July 13-14, 2023 | 9:00am - 4:00pm, (There will be a lunch break on your own from Noon to 1:00 pm) Workshop Fee: $185.00 for PAC Members and $200.00 for non-members. Registration Deadline is June 30th.
Since 1983, David had spent most of his artistic life and career in the city of Chicago. Becker studied at The American Academy of Art in Chicago and is the reason that a large majority of his subject matter comes from his life in the city that he loves so much. After studying at The American Academy of Art in Chicago, Becker went into illustrating for a major advertising agency J. Walter Thompson and later for Foote Cone and Belding. He also started teaching around the country right out of school, but always found time for his favorite ambition, creating fine art paintings. Becker is the author of Watercolor Composition Made Easy, and How to Sketch with Watercolor. He has had two different articles published in International Artist Magazine and in Watercolor Magic. Has reached signature status to the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, and has won numerous awards for his work from watercolor societies around the country. Becker works in many mediums, including Watercolor, Oils, and Acrylics, he is mostly recognized for his watercolor scenes of Chicago. You can find many of his works hanging in homes and businesses throughout Chicago.