This workshop will focus on helping students develop the tools needed to foster an understanding that the subject dictates how the painting should start and progress to completion. It is structured for beginners through advanced students and includes demos, hands-on participation, and instruction in your choice of oil or acrylic still-life painting.

As a painting instructor, Elio's mission is to provide students with the foundation necessary to be creative. His workshops are very hands-on, with an emphasis on easel-side critiques. He believes that giving instruction is important, but showing students how this instruction applies to their individual work is crucial. Based on the student’s level and goals, he develops a program for improving each individual’s ability as a painter.