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Workshop
Paint Alla Prima
Instructor:
Chris Brandley
April 24-26, 2026
Join Chris Brandley for 3 exciting days of painting in Sunny Florida! We will be inside the lovely Beach Arts Center (just a few blocks from the beach.) Supplies required. (If you are not ready to invest in your own oils, I have an option for you to pay a $50 fee to use classroom oils. You will still need to bring the other items on the list. ) Note, the Beach Art Center has table top easels for student use. My demos will be in oil, but this workshop is open to Acrylic and water soluble oil painters as well! Our time together will include step by step demonstrations, one on one individual easel time, and fun exercises to learn how to loosen up and create bold, colorful paintings.
During the demo portion, nothing is held back as I tell you each color I am using and mixing together. Here’s what you will learn: How to layer with transparent and opaque paints to get vibrant, clean color. How to take an ordinary photo, and use artistic license to paint from the heart using expressive, loose brush strokes How to infuse beautiful lighting into your work color mixing how to arrange an eye-catching composition how to see Impressionistically, and explore the ability to “suggest” rather than “render” the subject. Come prepared to have a relaxing, fun-filled learning experience. This class is for all levels of painting, from beginners to advanced. It’s designed to help take your painting to the next level.
April 24-26th, 2026 (Friday-Sunday)
9am-4pm
$495 (Early bird special at $450 to the first 5 registrations before Aug. 31, 2025)
Beach Art Center: 1515 Bay Palm Blvd Indian Rocks Beach
Chris Brandley
Meet your Instructor...
American Impressionist
I am passionate about painting with vibrant colors and feel a surge of excitement when I come across certain artworks. The combination of lighting, color, expressive brushstrokes, and the ability to capture the essence of life is what truly captivates me.
It was in 8th grade that I discovered my calling as an artist, thanks to the support and encouragement of a compassionate art teacher. Growing up in a military family allowed me to explore different cultures and visit art galleries and museums, with the Impressionists being my favorite.
These experiences have greatly influenced my artistic journey. Alongside my own artistic pursuits, I have a strong desire to help other artists develop their talents. This passion has led me to organize artist retreats in Europe, teach workshops in the U.S., and offer online art courses.
Classes Policy
All fees associated with classes are non-refundable once the class has started. In the event a registrant needs to change or cancel their registration, the registrant should use the link provided in the confirmation email to reschedule to a future class. If the student needs to cancel for a refund prior to the start of class you must contact the Beach Art Center as far in advance as possible. Any agreement to cancel or transfer a registration after the class has taken place is made at the sole discretion of the instructor.
Beach Art Center reserves the right to cancel classes if minimums are not met or for any other reason relevant to business needs. In the event of a cancellation initiated by Beach Art Center, the registrant will be rescheduled or will receive a full refund. Beach Art Center does not hold credits on account for future use.