08/26/2026
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🎨 So, what will you actually get out of the Painting Essentials workshop?
We've had a few questions about our upcoming workshop with artist Steve Miller, so we thought we'd explain a little more about what to expect!
This isn't simply a day of watching someone else paint. You'll be working, too.
Steve will spend the day helping intermediate artists strengthen three fundamentals that affect almost every painting:
🖌️ COMPOSITION — How do you decide what belongs in the painting and what doesn't?
⬛ VALUE — How do you establish the lights and darks that create depth, form, and a strong focal point?
🎨 COLOR — How can a limited palette help create a more cohesive and successful painting?
You'll begin with quick grayscale value studies to work through composition and value before applying those ideas to a small landscape painting of your own.
The goal is to leave with more than one painting. You'll leave with a better understanding of the decisions that make a painting work—and practical concepts you can carry into your future paintings.
What do I need to bring?
Bring your usual painting/art supplies, brushes, a tabletop or plein air easel, and a 9" × 12" canvas or panel. You'll also want a simple landscape reference photo and a sack lunch.
Steve will provide the grayscale markers and paper for the value studies.
We've put the complete supply recommendations and workshop details on our website so you can see exactly what you'll need before registering.
📅 Saturday, September 19
🕣 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
💲 $145 per artist
🎨 Intermediate artists
👥 Limited to 15 participants
Registration deadline: September 5
👉 Visit the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center website for complete details and registration: https://breckenridgefineart.org/events
If you've been painting for a while and want to better understand why a painting works—or why it sometimes doesn't—this is the kind of day that can make a real difference in your work.
We'd love to have you join us!
