WORKSHOPS
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT: CLOUDSCAPES WITH GABRIEL LEHMAN
July 30th - August 1st // 10:00 - 4:00 pm
$500 pp // Max 12, Min 8
Registration Deadline: July 15, 2025
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Elevate your painting skills with Gabriel Lehman on this trip into the clouds! Three days of exploring clouds and skies in acrylics. Take those landscapes to a new level with a sky that sings.
Day 1 - Three Color Clouds. Students learn the secrets of capturing the softness, depth, and movement of clouds while transforming three simple colors into breathtaking skyscapes. Whether students are beginner painters or experienced artists, this class will help anyone add a touch of realism to their skies and then it’s up, up and away!
Day 2 - Sunset Skies. Focus on an enchanting journey through the colors of dusk as you paint breathtaking sunsets. Gabriel guides students on how to capture the delicate gradients, vibrant hues, and ethereal beauty of the sky at its most magical moments. From novice to pro, all skill levels are welcome.
Day 3 - Rays of Light. Journey through the techniques used to achieve the perfect balance of light and shadow, subtle color blending, and atmospheric perspective, making the clouds look like they could float right off the canvas. This class invites participants to explore the endless possibilities of acrylic paint while creating stunning skyscapes that brighten any space.
Paint & 16 x 20 canvases provided. Bring a smock, a lunch and any special brushes you have (we have brushes here you can use too). You can do three separate paintings or work on one large painting (bring your own canvas if you want to work larger) over the three three days.
About Gabriel
Gabriel has been painting since 2009 and is self-taught. Lehman’s unique perspective and whimsical style quickly landed him a following. His paintings often feature dreamlike landscapes with a particular emphasis on clouds, imbuing a sense of joy and wonder into his art. Lehman’s path to becoming an artist was not without challenges. As someone with dyslexia, traditional learning was a torture for him so he now volunteers his time speaking to students about different types of intelligence and encouraging them to embrace their own unique strengths. It was with perseverance and dedication to his craft that he developed his own world and coined the term “illustrative surrealism” to describe his work. Using acrylic paint, Lehman creates art that is a reflection of his playful spirit, evoking a sense of childlike wonder in his viewers. Despite not pursuing formal art education, Lehman has made a name for himself in the art world and continues to inspire others to pursue their passions with joy and determination. See Gabriel's work online at https://www.gabriellehman.com/