Acadia Workshop Center
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Nicholas Simmons
Watercolor
July 21 -25, 2008
Studio Workshop
Nicholas began painting under the tutelage of many well-known watercolorists, most notably Valfred Thelin and Barbara Nechis. (his work is featured in Nechis' acclaimed book, "Watercolor From The Heart") He quickly developed a bold original style, and enjoyed much early success.
He has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting contemporary watermedia artists on the scene. His work is revered by fellow artists and collectors alike. Mr. Simmons is known for his fresh, unorthodox, and often irreverent approach.
Besides the artists he has studied with, he lists the work of John Singer Sargent, J.A.M. Whistler, Joaquin Sorolla, J.M.W. Turner, Henri Toulouse Lautrec, Gustav Klimt, Paul Klee, Mark Rothko, Andrew Wyeth, Robert Motherwell, and Mauricio Lasansky as major influences.
His work is held in public and private collections throughout the United States and abroad.
*"Fresh Sushi" (above) was awarded the top prize in the National Watercolor Society 87th Annual Exhibition. There were approximately 1200 entries from artists in the United States and abroad. The painting will be purchased for the NWS Permanent Collection.
All Levels Welcome
Single student $ 1,450*
Two students per room $ 1,150* per student
Day students $ 750**
Artist website: www.nicholassimmons.com
*Fees include:
Sunday night wine and cheese get-together, 5 day Workshop, 5 nights lodging with expanded Continental breakfast, lunches for 5 days, Lobster/Steak Banquet. Taxes not included.
**DAY STUDENTS - This rate is only for students lodging elsewhere.
SUPPLY LIST:
I use DaVinci professional artist watercolors and fluid acrylics. The following list comprises most of what I use, but is in no way mandatory:
Colors that I use a lot are: (I also use other assorted shades):
Phthalo Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue
Prussian Blue
Dioxazine Purple
Payne’s Grey
Quinacridone Red
Alizarin Crimson Hue
Quinacridone Burnt Orange
Quinacridone/Nickel Azo Gold
Gamboge
Cadmium Yellow Med.
Hansa Yellow Light
Phthalo green
Hooker’s Green
Green Gold
Sepia
Raw Umber
Raw Sienna
Titanium White
Acrylic Gesso
Full sheets of 140 lb. hot press or cold press paper (I usually purchase paper in rolls for greater
flexibility in size/shape)
Masking Fluid (W/N, Shiva, Pebeo, or Incredible White Mask)
Spray bottle with adjustable nozzle
Assorted brushes from #4 - 36 round, flat up to at least 1 ½”
Toothbrush
Reference images on CD disc (optional)
* "Fresh Sushi"
NWS Award Winner
