The Decorative Artists of Southwest Florida (DASF) host nationally recognized artist Dorothy Dent who travels extensively in the US and abroad. A decorative artist for over 30 years, she teaches her painting methods in an easy to understand step-by-step procedure. Even beginners can complete a great painting with BIG Brush Dorothy Dent. She has authored many books and hosted a PBS television series. 

Fri, Jan 20          Beautiful Poppies (15×30)
Sat, Jan 21         Candlestick and Berries (12×16)
Sun, Jan 22        Caribbean Beach Scene (16×20)

Cost:             $50 DASF members / $60 non-members per seminar day
Palette:             $12 per day (available at seminar)
Brushes:        BYOB but since the correct brush is important to Dorothy’s techniques, you may need to purchase 3-4 brushes available from Dorothy. She uses bristle brushes..2 flats and a fan ….Watch as more information should be available by the end of the week (1st week of November)
Supplies:          Usual painting supplies
Lunch:               Brown Bag – supply your own

Come treat yourself to a great learning experience with the DASF sponsored oil painting seminar. Seminar sign-up is by mail (checks payable to DASF.) Please include the seminar receipt you have filled in with your contact information. Note 1/2 down deposit required and the remainder 60 days prior. There is a “NO-refund” policy.Madonna Williams, Seminar Chair
9469 Gladiolus Preserve Cir
Fort Myers, Florida 33908-9712

The advantage of purchasing the palette is it allows students to be using the same colors as Dorothy, and to get the same mixes as she does. It also might be more convenient for some students than trying to find the paints locally.

• 15 x 30 canvas
• Cad Orange
• Cad Red Light
• Cad Yellow Medium
• Indanthrone Blue
• Payne’s Grey
• Ultramarine Violet
• Titanium White
• GRUMBACHER Red

• #6 Flat Bristle (Small Background)
• #8 Flat Sable (Detail Flat)

Optional Prep…
Dorothy applied white gesso over the whole surface of the canvas using a palette knife, just to give some texture to the finished piece. It’s actually rather rough looking, but does lend a nice feel to the painting. It needs to dry overnight before transferring the poppy pattern.

• 12 x 16 canvas
• Alizarin Crimson
• Burnt Umber
• Cad Orange
• Cad Red Light
• Cad Yellow Medium
• Phthalo Green
• Ultramarine Blue
• Venitian Red
• Yellow Ochre
• Titanium White

• #6 Flat Bristle (Small Background)
• #8 Flat Sable (Detail Flat)
• #4-6 Flat Sable (Small Detail)
• #4 Sable Filbert (Filbert)
• #1 Sable Liner (Liner)

Canvas Prep…
Tone canvas with thinned BU – just dab a little BU on the canvas here and there, dampen a paper towel with a little turp, and then spread the BU over the surface. Wipe off excess – this doesn’t have to be an even coat, or very dark – some areas can be darker than others. Work for something close to the color of a brown paper bag. Let dry, then transfer pattern. Students can prep their canvas for this Saturday Class during lunch or after class on Friday, if they need to…