Date: 1-Day Workshop: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Artist/Instructor: Michele Van Maurik
Level: Experience in painting in Oil or Acrylic
Price: $109.00 +hst
Students are responsible for their own art materials; see below for materials list
Open to all levels of experience
Develop a better understanding of the "why" a painting looks good and is successful. Students paint a single, white tulip, focusing on subtle shadows, warm and cool undertones, and background contrast rather than pure, flat white paint.
Topics covered include:
How to use colour to effectively render white florals without them looking grey and chalky
How to capture the glow and luminescence
How to set up your florals for maximum drama and light; learn what makes a dynamic floral painting
Did you know? While bees do visit and pollinate white flowers, they generally prefer colours such as blue, purple, and yellow, which stand out more vividly in the way bees see the world.
Canvas Size: 12" x 12"
Oil paint is preferred; however, you can use acrylic
Paint Colours
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow Light or Azo Yellow
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Raw Umber
Palette
Palette knife for mixing
Odourless mineral spirits or Gamsol
If using Acrylic, it is suggested to use retarder and a Sta-Wet palette
Murphy's Oil Soap or brush soap for cleaning brushes
Paper towel
Recommended Brushes:
2 or 3 Simply Simmons Shader synthetic brushes, size 8 and 10
1 each of Simply Simmons Oval Wash brushes, 1/2” and 3/4”
Michele Van Maurik is an award winning oil painter who's dramatic floral paintings have garnered her international recognition. She has enjoyed a successful career as artist for over 40 years and loves teaching and sharing her experience with all her students. She has been featured in numerous publications such as: International Artist Magazine, American Art Collector, Plein Air magazine and Arabella.
If you unable to pay online, or if you’d like to register over the phone, or in person, please don’t hesitate to call us at 519-942-9560 or visit Maggiolly Art at 158 Broadway, Orangeville! (All prices are in CAD +hst)
Date: 1-Day Workshop: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Artist/Instructor: Michele Van Maurik
Level: Experience in painting in Oil or Acrylic
Price: $109.00 +hst
Students are responsible for their own art materials; see below for materials list
Open to all levels of experience
Develop a better understanding of the "why" a painting looks good and is successful. Students paint a single, white tulip, focusing on subtle shadows, warm and cool undertones, and background contrast rather than pure, flat white paint.
Topics covered include:
How to use colour to effectively render white florals without them looking grey and chalky
How to capture the glow and luminescence
How to set up your florals for maximum drama and light; learn what makes a dynamic floral painting
Did you know? While bees do visit and pollinate white flowers, they generally prefer colours such as blue, purple, and yellow, which stand out more vividly in the way bees see the world.
Canvas Size: 12" x 12"
Oil paint is preferred; however, you can use acrylic
Paint Colours
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow Light or Azo Yellow
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Raw Umber
Palette
Palette knife for mixing
Odourless mineral spirits or Gamsol
If using Acrylic, it is suggested to use retarder and a Sta-Wet palette
Murphy's Oil Soap or brush soap for cleaning brushes
Paper towel
Recommended Brushes:
2 or 3 Simply Simmons Shader synthetic brushes, size 8 and 10
1 each of Simply Simmons Oval Wash brushes, 1/2” and 3/4”
Michele Van Maurik is an award winning oil painter who's dramatic floral paintings have garnered her international recognition. She has enjoyed a successful career as artist for over 40 years and loves teaching and sharing her experience with all her students. She has been featured in numerous publications such as: International Artist Magazine, American Art Collector, Plein Air magazine and Arabella.
If you unable to pay online, or if you’d like to register over the phone, or in person, please don’t hesitate to call us at 519-942-9560 or visit Maggiolly Art at 158 Broadway, Orangeville! (All prices are in CAD +hst)
