Compelling Paintings Inspired by the Everyday Photo
Carole Forêt
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Friday & Saturday, February 6 & 7, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$200 deposit/$600 members/$650 non-members
Discover how to transform your simple photos into vibrant, expressive paintings with Carole Forêt—an accomplished, widely respected artist with over 35 years of professional experience. Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn the fundamentals or an intermediate artist ready to deepen your skills, this immersive two-day workshop will elevate your art practice. Bring 2-3 favorite photos (landscape/cityscape, printed or on a charged device. Photo references will be provided, if needed. Through live demos, individual guidance, and a thoughtfully paced structure, Carole will teach you how to see like an artist—focusing on composition, value, color, and perspective. You’ll also learn her signature process: building dynamic acrylic duo-tonal underpaintings that set the stage for luminous, colorful oil finishes. You’ll leave the workshop with compelling, layered paintings full of energy and atmosphere.