During the hour and a half demonstration, Philippe Gandiol will highlight the different steps to create a successful painting. Starting with composition, which includes division of space, focus point, shapes and balance. He will move on to values and edges ( squinting, contrast, comparison). He will also discuss color and light (temperature, chroma, value, highlights and accents).

The final 30 minutes will consist of a Q&A. Philippe will answer any questions that you may have about the process.

This demo will be held via Zoom.  Participants will be sent a photo of the setup which they can refer to during the demonstration. A picture of the finished piece will be shared with all of the participants few days later.

About Philippe Gandiol:
Philippe Gandiol, an award winning Northern California painter, was born and raised in France and moved to California in his early 20’s. He has painted with oils for over 30 years. He pursued an independent program of study taking classes in France, San Francisco and Sacramento and with several renowned West Coast painters. Philippe likes to paint a variety of subjects like landscapes, cityscapes, still life and figures “en plein air” or in the studio. He works as much as possible from life, believing that only in life can he find the full range of light and color he wants in his paintings and the spirit and mood of his subject matter. He is actively involved with the California artist community, art events and fundraisers. He also participated in juried art festivals in Easton, Sonoma, Carmel, Napa and Los Gatos to name a few. He teaches privately out of his studio or in the outdoor and also offers painting workshops. As an instructor, Philippe is appreciated as a thorough, supportive and inspiring mentor.