1)    Introduction to Mark Heines 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 show, and the development of an overriding concept for the work.

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

4)    Using digital photographic material supplied by each student, Mark will demonstrate the
process of selecting, preparing, sizing and composing digital reference material for each
person in the seminar, based on that students preferences and Marks suggestions.
All  through real time digital projection, using a computer and Adobe Photoshop. Each image
will be printed in class and used as reference for the in-class painting exercises.
Mark will also discuss his philosophy regarding composition, colour, lighting and subject.

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

6)    Demonstration of painting technique on a prepared canvas and Marks approach to
working a painting in it's various stages. Students can choose to watch or proceed with
their own works. Mark will pause the ongoing demonstration occasion and circulate
through the room for one on one discussion.

7)    Students get to work! Canvas preparation, texture application, 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 any previous works
brought in for critique or problem solving.

Suggested materials...

Photographic subject matter of their choosing, to be used as painting reference. Each student
must e-mail  3 images to Mark, prior to the seminar, for use in the class. Providing quality 
photographic material with good lighting is highly recommended. Mark will also make his own
images available for those who prefer not to provide their own.
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16" X 20" pre-stretched, canvas with base gesso coat. Mark prefer s 1 3/4" deep stretchers.
Student canvas can vary in size. Please, not too big due to space limitation and time restrictions.
Gesso primed canvas boards or wood panels can also be used.
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Oil palette, brushes, and mixing palettes (I use disposable foam plates). Mark Prefers the
"Mezzo" and "Legatto" brushes available at Opus Art Supplies. They're inexpensive and have the right
spring and touch for Marks approach. In previous seminars Mark has taken note that many
students brushes are too stiff or old. Invest in a new brush or two. It's worth it!
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White conte pencil or white chalk
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Oil paint... traditional oil based or water soluble oils. Mark prefers Windsor Newton or Grumbacher.
Van Gough works as well , but is more of a student quality. Don't forget thinners, if working in
traditional oil colours.
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Suggested colours to have on hand (Windsor Newton)... cadmium yellow pale hue,
cadmium red light, permanent alizarin crimson, dioxazine purple, cobalt blue, cerulean
blue hue, permanent green deep (Van Gough),  yellow ochre, raw sienna, burnt 
umber, burnt sienna, payne's gray, titanium white.

Students occasionally opt to use traditional acrylic paints instead of oils. In general, it is difficult
to translate Marks approach to painting using acrylics. The acquisition water soluble paints is
strongly recommended.