Application - The Painter's Path with Charlie Hunter and Jason Sacran

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The Painter's Path with Charlie Hunter and Jason Sacran2026 Nine-Month Online WorkshopPainting is a challenge; following the painter’s path—even more so. During this exciting, intimate nine-month online workshop, we’ll dive deep into what makes the artist tick. We will explore techniques and tools, and discuss subject matter and differing narrative approaches. But more than that, we will be building a community. We are looking for a dozen artists brave enough to put aside preconceptions, ready to explore and innovate, and ready to support and strengthen one another as they follow their true painter’s path.Jason and Charlie feel strongly that keeping the group small and cohesive is of great importance in order to provide an optimal experience. We will be selecting twelve artists from the submitted applications, with a short list of alternates.OBJECTIVESDevelop new techniques, tools, and approaches for creating successful paintings.Think more boldly and intuitively while discovering your true artistic voice.Gain confidence and develop new strategies for achieving your creative goals.Explore design elements and demystify principles such as atmospheric perspective and the subtle importance of shapes, edges, and value.Discuss philosophies and practicalities of art and painting in direct interaction with instructors and peers.SESSIONSDemonstration/DiscussionThe first Wednesday of the month: 4:00–5:30 pm Eastern timeEach session will feature a demonstration and discussion, followed by a Q&A session. A source image will be provided for each session, from which each artist will create a work, due the Sunday prior to Group Critique.For ease and consistency, Jason and Charlie will be painting on 12x16 panels during this workshop. Participating artists are strongly encouraged to do the same. Ten-Minute One-on-One Check-In SessionsThe second Wednesday of the month: 4:00–5:30 pm Eastern timeEach participating artist will be assigned a monthly, recurring ten-minute slot to meet individually with Jason or Charlie. Artists are free to discuss any issues or questions they might have about that month’s assignment, challenges they are facing in their painting practice, or painting in general. Charlie and Jason will alternate with whom they meet each month.Group CritiqueThe third Wednesday of the month: 4:00–5:30 pm Eastern timeArtists will submit their completed painting by Sunday evening prior to Crit Session. A supportive critique session is a valuable tool for developing one’s own voice. We gain the most when we learn from one another. All artists and instructors are expected to attend, with each painting discussed for six minutes by the instructors and the work’s creator. Other artists in attendance share comments in the chat.Painters’ ForumAn online forum will be provided where artists can exchange ideas freely, and community can be built. Artists will be encouraged to post images of their works-in-progress and other projects, and pose comments, questions, and thoughts related to successes and challenges faced on the painter’s path.While the forum will be unmoderated, a spirit of positivity is expected. SCHEDULEJANUARY 7, 2026: WHAT LEADS US HERE?At our first gathering, we start to get to know one another. We want to hear about your journey as an artist: where you feel you are now, where you’d like to go, and what you’re hoping to get out of the workshop. Jan 14: One-on-One SessionsJan 21: Group Critique SessionFEBRUARY 4: VALUE AND EDGE: APPROACHING THE SAME THEME IN DIFFERENT WAYSCharlie and Jason will each paint a demonstration painting utilizing the same source image, followed by a Q&A session.Feb 11: One-on-One SessionsFeb 18: Group Critique SessionMARCH 4: JASON SACRAN: PAINTING THE SUSTAINED LANDSCAPE Jason will paint and discuss a painting from the source image, followed by a Q&A session.March 11: One-on-One SessionsMarch 18: Group Critique SessionAPRIL 1: CHARLIE HUNTER: TOOLS AND MATERIALSCharlie will discuss his tools—and more importantly, why he uses what he uses. How may the artist’s intention inform which tools are chosen to create the painting? April 8: One-on-One SessionsApril 15: Group Critique SessionMAY 6: ATMOSPHERE & MOOD: APPROACHING THE SAME THEME IN DIFFERENT WAYSCharlie and Jason will each paint a demonstration painting utilizing the same source image, followed by a Q&A session.May 13: One-on-One SessionsMay 20: Group Critique SessionJUNE 3: JASON SACRAN: PAINTING THE COLOR OF NIGHTJason will create a nocturne utilizing a source image, followed by a Q&A session. June 10: One-on-One SessionsJune 17: Group Critique SessionJULY 1: CHARLIE HUNTER: THINGS OF GOD, THINGS OF MANAs they say, Man makes plans, God laughs. What Nature does to what man creates is a recurring theme in Charlie’s work. Charlie will create a painting from a source image, followed by a Q&A session.July 8: One-on-One SessionsJuly 15: Group Critique SessionAUGUST 5: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE GIANTSWe cannot move forward without learning from the past. Charlie will discuss a series of master works, why they speak to him, and what the modern painter can derive from those who came before. Jason will discuss and demonstrate the value and importance of creating a master copy.Aug 12: One-on-One SessionsAug 19: Group Critique SessionSEPT 2: CHARLIE HUNTER & JASON SACRAN: WHERE NEXT?Charlie and Jason will discuss their individual approaches to painting and their experiences, both professional and personal, along the painter’s path. This month, artists will be encouraged to create a final work on their own, synthesizing what has occurred during the workshop’s course. Sept 9: One-on-One SessionsSept 16: Group Critique SessionVideo Tutorial: Uploading Your ApplicationNeed help with the submission process? Watch this video.