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ERNEST VINCENT WOOD 111

Over three days, you’ll gain the confidence and technical insight to transform your ideas into professional-quality paintings. Ernest demonstrates each stage while revealing his personal methods and professional secrets developed through decades of studio practice.

You’ll learn how to capture the subtle differences between fruit, cheese, glass, and metal, bringing each surface to life with depth, light, and dimension. With hands-on guidance and personalized feedback, you’ll finish the workshop with a fuller understanding and the knowledge to repeat the process on your own.

You’ll leave knowing how to:

  • Select and light objects for compelling still life compositions

  • Photograph and edit references like a pro
    Accurately transfer your composition to canvas
    Create depth and atmosphere with color and value
    Achieve convincing textures — from glossy glass to soft fruit skin

On Day 3, participants will also receive a personal one-on-one portfolio review with Ernest to discuss growth and next steps in their artistic journey. No shortcuts. No guesswork. Just a clear, comprehensive path from concept to completion Space is limited and workshops fill quickly — reserve your spot today to ensure your easel is waiting.

Supply List

My oil palette (most brands acceptable, please avoid student/economy grades) 

Titanium white
Cadmium yellow medium
Yellow ochre
Cadmium red medium
Cerulean Blue
Viridian
Burnt Sienna
Ultramarine Blue
Alizerin Crimson

Toned Palette (May be glass or wood) 

A good mix of bristle and sable/synthetic flat, filbert, and round brushes in varying sizes. Most brands are acceptable.

Quality painting surfaces.

  • 2 - 16”x20”

  • 2 - 11”x14”
    Please have canvases toned with a ground wash before the workshop.  A chromatic neutral can be used, such as mixing cerulean blue and burnt umber, thinned with Gamsol.  The goal is to give your canvas a middle value rather than white. 

VOC free oil painting medium and cleaners. If unsure, bring empty containers and some will be provided to you. 

White Charcoal Pencil

Kneaded Eraser

Paper towels or rags

Reference images will be provided.

Class structure

Day one and two:

  • 9:00a-10:30a demo and talk 
    10:30a-11:00a warm ups
    11:00a-12:00p painting
    Lunch
    1:00p-4:00p painting

Day three:

  • 9:00a-12:00p painting and individual portfolio reviews