Tablets for Painters: Working with Ephemeral Subjects

As painters of fragile subjects like flowers, we often run into a challenge: What happens when our subjects fade?

This is a crucial question, especially for those of us who develop our paintings slowly over weeks or months. In this 90-minute Zoom workshop, I'll show you how to use your camera phone and tablet to record subjects and create lasting references for your paintings.

Digital references do more than just document—they're powerful tools for exploring composition and developing ideas. The tablet's touch zoom feature offers a distinct advantage over traditional photos, allowing you to crop, examine, and study the intricate details of any form. During the class, you'll learn practical ways to capture and preserve your subjects using everyday digital tools. I'll walk you through the simple strategies I use to paint exquisite but fleeting subjects.

This is not an advanced or highly technical class—the methods are accessible to anyone with a camera phone and tablet. These simple devices have transformed my painting practice, and they can do the same for yours!