About the Workshop:
Artist Bio:
Kim R Shields has made his residence for the past 32 years in Inverness, Florida. After a life of working outside of being an artist, he started 20 years ago to realize his desire to create art. He works primarily in Watercolor & Pastels with an interest in Plein Air and Portraiture.
Kim has been awarded with many accolades, including
Cover of "Doberman World" Fall 1983
Citrus Watercolor Club 2010-2011 President
Member Pastel Society of Central Florida winning Honorable Mention Fall Show 2010 “Donna, "Best in Show Spring Show 2011 “Portrait of an Artist, " and Honorable Mention "The Wine Tasters” PSNF Show
Member Florida Watercolor Society
2009 Watercolor "Queen Anne's Lace" accepted
2011 Watercolor "Portrait of an Artist" accepted
2012 Watercolor "The Welder" accepted
*Signature Membership awarded 2012
2015 Watercolor “Unto Each Generation” accepted
2019 48th Annual FWS Exhibition“Sunrise over Cooter Pond” Winner President's Award 2020
49th Annual FWS Exhibition “Covid 19 and over 65” Winner Golden Artist Colors Award, Jack Richeson & Co Award III, Florida Watercolor Society award
2023 52ndAnnual FWS Exhibition“Cooter Pond Plein Air”Award Winner
Supply List:
This is a list of my current paints and supplies. As with most artists it changes as my growth as an artist grows. My hope is that it is the same for you. Don’t buy it because it is on my list. Your growth will come from learning what supplies and materials work for YOU. Use what is most familiar to you, and cherry pick only what sounds like something you would like to try.
Paper: I use Arches 140lb cold pressed. While I prefer the“Bright White” I do not hesitate to use the normal paper. On rare occasions or for a specific reason I might use the“Rough. I use Arches because that is what I am used to, know how it will handle. Again, use what you are used to. It is part of YOUR learning experience. (I find blocks are alright for smaller paintings, but I if worked bigger than 9x12 I prefer being able to tape them down. And for plein air, usually do not go larger than 10 x 14 due to the time limit and changing sun.
Brushes: #8 Princeton Neptune Mop, #6 Princeton Neptune Mop, #4 Princeton Neptune Mop, #12 Princeton Aqua Elite Long Round, #10 Princeton Neptune Round, ¼ Princeton Dagger
* I own and use many more brushes, but this list consists of the ones I do 95% of my painting with. I have the most success with the larger Mops, especially for that initial big wash. And for me the Dagger is great for those final little details, because I CANNOT totally control it. Much like a “Rigger”which I will use on occasions.
Paints: Constantly changing, but my core paints are:
Cad. Yellow Pale (Holbein)
Gamboge (M. Graham)
Yellow Ochre (Holbein)
Raw Sienna (Holbein)
Brillant Orange (Holbein)
Cad. Red Light (Schmincke)
Cobalt Blue (Holbein)
Cerulean blue (M. Graham)
Ultramarine Blue (M. Graham)
Thalo Blue (M. Graham)
Thalo Green (M. Graham)
Burnt Sienna (Winsor Newton)
BurntUmber (Winsor Newton)
Lavender (Holbein)
*Holbein is my preferred choice for Lavender. All other colors are because I am used to them, many picked up due to either winning them in a contest, on sale or a desire to try them out. Use what YOU prefer, but please try not to buy “HUES”or student grade. If you are going to learn how to use your paints, spend the time to learn with better paints. That way you do not have to relearn when you upgrade.These are my go-to colors for Plein air landscapes and would change somewhat for portraits. I do not use all of them for any one painting, but as needed. In addition to these my paint box contains another 20 or so that are used on rare occasions, (such as Opera). Paint tubes are stored in a fishing tackle box.
Palettes: Plein air palettes either a“Shy Arts plein air”or a Mijello Fusion Airtight/LeakproofPalettes. For studio work, John Pike with the other two.
Easels: Meeden Portable Paint easel because it is light weight, comes with a tray, breaks down easilyand is relatively inexpensive.
Other:
HB, 2B or mechanical pencil
Kneaded eraser
Water container
Foam core or suitable backer board for your watercolor paper
Water spray bottle. (Holbein)
Paper towels
Optional, bug spray
I admit that I tend to carry too much with me when I plein air. I find as I get older, the need to find ways to lighten the load. So, this list changes quite often. As always, do what works best for you
Cost
$72.50 for TRA Members, $87.50 for Non-Members, if paid online. $65 for TRA Members, $80 for Non-Members, if by cash or check. If you are paying by cash or check, please register here and mail your check to TRA and email Judy Milsaps.