Thursdays, Jan. 8, 15 and 22

Brought to you by the Grosse Pointe Artist Association:

In Donald Cronkhite's previous classes, artists studied the work of deceased master painters based on the theory that the best way to understand the master's work  is to paint a “master copy." In this workshop, students will be copying "Willow Tree" part Donald's landscape series, benefiting from hearing first hand how the artist worked to achieve his final piece.

Supplies

A $22.50 materials fee is included in the registration fee and covers all materials needed for the three classes including one 9inx12in canvas.

About the Instructor

Donald Cronkhite is a Michigan artist, most noted for his extensive series of expressive atmospheric paintings. His work has been represented by the Gruen Galleries in Chicago’s River North Gallery District since 2005 and at the Robert Kidd Gallery in Ferndale since 2020.

Cronkhite’s work is included in private art collections as well as museum and university collections such as the Flint Institute of Arts, Wayne State University and University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Cronkhite received his BFA from Wayne State University after exploring the art galleries and museums of Europe where he was inspired by 17th-century Dutch painting and 19th-century French avant-garde painting.

In 2019, he began teaching painting classes at the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA), Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC) and the Grosse Pointe Artists Association (GPPA). He maintains a regular studio practice and continues to take art commissions, sell, and exhibit.