Luminous Landscape: Color and Composition By Philip Frey

This workshop will be held in the Gallery, not on the Stage. 

This is your opportunity for an in-depth exploration of composition and

color usage in landscape painting. Philip will present the fundamentals of

composition, color theory, as well as best photo and sketching practices. Students will

be working from their own landscape reference material. Each day will include a short

demo, a lecture on color or composition, a lesson, and a critique of student’s work.

Philip will be demonstrate in oil color. Pre-class instructions and materials list will be

supplied at registration.

Artist statement: My teaching goal is to help you improve your work, and develop

your own approach to painting, while focusing on the fundamentals of drawing and

painting. My classes emphasize composition and color and the history and language

of art, rather than painting in a particular style. The aim is to have you come away from

my classes and workshops excited about painting and your work!

Medium: oil, watercolor, gouache, or acrylic

Level: All levels (but students should be familiar with their medium)

Fee: $400 per student

Students: Minimum 8, Maximum 12

To register, click here.

About the Instructor: In the past twenty years, Philip Frey has developed into one of

Maine’s finest landscape painters. Known as a brilliant colorist, Frey paints Maine’s

harbors and islands with a bold palette that captures the light and moods of his home

state, from the streets of Ellsworth and Portland to Monhegan and Acadia National

Park.

Frey is a nationally exhibiting artist best known for his bold paintings of Maine and

beyond whose primary focus is color and light, and the inherent forms found in

nature, interiors, and figures. He paints from direct perception, preferring the dynamic

quality, richness, and challenges of working from life.In 2016, the Zillman Art Museum

mounted a solo exhibition of Frey’s work.His work has been highlighted in several books,

including Art of Acadia, 2016, and Paintings of Portland, 2018, both by brothers Carl Little

and David Little, and in numerouspublications, including: Art New England, Gettysburg

Review, Maine Policy Review,

and Maine Sunday Telegram. In 2018 Marshall Wilkes published Philip Frey: Here and

Now, a beautiful monograph on Frey’s career by art historians and critics Carl Little

and Daniel Kany. Frey’s work is held in private and corporate collections both

nationally and internationally, including those of writer Harlan Coben, The Jackson

Laboratory, Dick Wolf Films, Representative Chellie Pingree, Donald Sussman, and the

Zillman Art Museum.

Student Testimonials:

“Everyone has a different approach to a painting project — its composition, shapes and

forms, the colors, and, of course, the process of applying paint. I think of it as a puzzle

to solve, and Frey taught me how to break down the process into solvable pieces. The

discussion after painting was invaluable. I’ve been in reviews where an instructor

would say, ‘Did you think about this…,’ or ‘Perhaps a little more color here…’ However,

Frey’s approach using Procreate to ‘adjust’ the composition, color, or depth of the

image is amazing and powerful. Great tool, and a great way to learn more about the

process of thinking about painting composition and technique.”

— Bruce H., Melrose, MA

“I have taken many YouTube workshops, two workshops abroad, and several online,

and Frey is my favorite teacher — so clear, so many helpful techniques to apply, and so

kind and insightful in his critique. This sets the stage always for a wonderful

experience for everyone.”

— Patricia R., NH

To see Frey’s work visit: www.philipfrey.com