Workshops

In this workshop, students learn basic techniques such as composition and coloring, as well as Lian’s techniques including the “Color Pouring and Blending.” Lian gives 4-6 short demonstrations each day with student practices between that allow students to learn better. Also, there are critique sessions when Lian helps students by touching up their paintings. Skill Level: Open to all level students

Three-Day Workshop fee is $280 Museum members/$295 non-members. A confirmation letter and supply list will be sent upon receipt of workshop registration fee payment. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 256-535-4350 ext. 222 or download registration form from our website at

http://www.hsvmuseum.org/classes/2012-master-artist-workshop-%E2%80%93-lian-quan-zhen/

.Space is limited to 18 students, so register online or call NOW. Registration Deadline: August 2, 2012. This workshop is filled on a first-come, first-served basis! Workshop will be held in the Museum Academy classrooms at the Huntsville Museum of Art at Big Spring International Park.

Lian Quan Zhen was a physician in China until 1995 when he immigrated to the U.S. He received a B.A. from University of California/Berkeley in 1992 and a M.A. in Architecture from M.I.T. in 1996. He has had many one-man shows and has works in numerous institutional and private collections. Lian has been teaching Chinese and watercolor painting since 1994 across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and China. Watercolor 94 Spring, Splash 4, The Splendor of Light, Collectors, and Landscape in Watercolor have featured his work. His book, Chinese Painting Techniques for Exquisite Watercolors is currently in its third printing. Visit www.lianspainting.com.