1)    Introduction to Mark Heine's art work and historical background, a review of painting and
illustration work, using original and projected digital examples.

2)    Presentation and discussion of recent work regarding content rational, composition,
style and colour scheme. Background rational of style and content development,IE:
Philosophy behind choosing an artistic direction, and how that philosophy can be applied
as a guide to student work. Discussion regarding the process of creating a body of work,
such as a cohesive show, and the development of an overriding concept.

3)    Demonstration of canvas preparation. Application of base textures and ground.
Discussion of  potential options of ground colour.

4)   Mark will demonstrate his process of selecting, preparing and composing using
digital reference material. He will apply this process, (as used in the advanced
preparation of student material), to the reference material selected for his painting
demonstration. All  through real time digital projection, using a computer and Adobe
Photoshop. Mark will also discuss his philosophy regarding composition, colour,
lighting and subject.

5)    Discussion of materials IE: surfaces, brush and paint brands, etc and the particulars
of working with water soluble oil colour, palette, colour selection and studio setup.

6)    Demonstration of painting technique on a prepared canvas and Marks approach
to working a paintings various stages. Students are encouraged to watch intermittently
while they proceed with their own works. Mark will pause the demonstration on occasion
and circulate through the room, available for consultation.

7)    Students at work... canvas surface and grid preparation, drawing and paint application.
One on one consultation on their work in progress.

8)    Discussion regarding presentation of finished work... finishes, framing and written
materials such as biographies, back labels etc.

9)    Discussion regarding marketing, galleries and competitions from a jurors perspective.
Discussion regarding documenting work, portfolio development and content. Discussion
regarding personal web sites and working with the internet IE: web sites and marketing to
galleries. Discussion regarding marketing philosophy.

10)    Final group critique of student work done on location and previous works brought
in for critique or problem solving.

Suggested materials...

Photographic subject matter of their choosing, to be used as your in-class painting reference.
Each student must e-mail 3 digital images, prior to the seminar. Mark will select, prepare and
print one image in advance.

Providing quality photographic material with quality lighting is highly recommended. Mark will
also make his own reference images available for those who prefer not to provide their own.

One 16" X 20" pre-stretched, canvas with base white gesso coat. Mark prefers 2" deep
stretchers. Gesso primed canvas boards or wood panels can also be used, if you prefer.
Mark Will be preparing student material in advance to that 16” X 20” proportion, so please
stick to that proportion or variations of that proportion.

Oil sampling palette, brushes, and mixing palettes (I use recycled styrofoam butcher trays).
Mark prefers Windsor Newton brand "Galeria” and Opus brand “Mezzo” or “Legatto” flat
brushes. Sizes 2, 4, 8 & 10 are good. Number 4 is his favorite. They're not too expensive
and have the right spring and touch. In previous seminars Mark has taken note that many
students brushes are far too stiff or old. Invest in a new brush or two. It's worth it!

Plus, white conte pencil and white blackboard chalk. Oil paint... traditional oil based or water
soluble oils (preferred). Mark prefers Windsor Newton, “Artisan” brand or Talens “Cobra”.
Don't forget thinners, if working in traditional oil colours.... preferably odorless. Suggested
colours to have on hand... cadmium yellow pale hue, cadmium red light, permanent alizarin
crimson, dioxazine purple, cobalt blue, cerulean blue hue, permanent green deep, yellow
ochre, raw sienna, burnt  umber, burnt sienna, payne's gray, titanium white.

Students occasionally attempt to use acrylic instead of oil. In general, it is difficult to translate
Marks approach to painting using traditional, fast drying acrylics. The acquisition water soluble
paints is recommended.