"Best workshop I've taken in 20 years of workshops."
- D. B.
"You are a natural teacher and guide." - D. H.
March 3-7, 2025 | Scottsdale, AZ
DEEP DIVE COLOR
By popular demand! For the first time my online color workshop will be live and in-person.
Deep Dive : Color
This workshop unlocks secrets of color structure to enable you to paint with more freedom and confidence. “Painting from the heart” is not enough. To become a work of art, ideas and emotion must take form, organized into a coherent, expressive design. Master painters, like musicians, create harmonies intentionally. We'll decode color harmonies found in master paintings of many genres, styles, and time periods throughout art history. If you are ready to go deeper in your understanding of color this workshop is for you. I don’t teach how to paint like me, but how to paint like you, better than ever.
Topics include:
- How to Create Color Harmonies
- Image Structure: Key Concepts
- The Power of Hierarchy in Color
- The Secret of Color Transitions
- Seeing Color in Nature, Film, and Pop Culture
- Staying Open to Wonder, Curiosity, and Surprise
- Overcoming Personal Obstacles
- Painting with Confidence and Freedom
"The content is terrific. I have attended many workshops, and never had this level of instruction." - G. H.
MAY 8-10, 2025 | Lowell, MI
BEYOND DESCRIPTION: SECRETS OF IMAGE STRUCTURE
Franciscan Life Process Center
register online
Questions: 616-897-7842 ask for Kathy
LOCATION: 11650 Downes Street, Lowell, Michigan 49331-9489
Your growth as an artist is my priority as we study great artists to unlock the universal secrets of IMAGE STRUCTURE.
At a primal level, it’s the abstract image structure that moves a viewer-- the use of line, shape, space, value, color, and texture. This applies to any style or genre of painting because every good painting is good due to the underlying abstraction-- the power of the purely visual.
I don't teach how to paint like me, but how to paint like you, only better than ever before. My commitment is to help you reach your full potential, painting YOUR way, with YOUR voice and vision, with more freedom and confidence. You can paint representational or abstract; oils, watercolors, collage, and acrylics are welcome. Risk-taking will be celebrated. Come be encouraged and inspired in a fun, upbeat atmosphere and go home ready to create your best work yet.
PowerPoint Presentations | Demos | Personal Coaching
“David you are a great teacher. Your ability to communicate and get your message across to your students is a gift from God. Your dedication and passion shows in your teaching and your work. Thanks for a great workshop!” - C.W.
Learning IMAGE STRUCTURE will change how you see, how you paint, and how people respond to your work. It's changed me as an artist, and I'm seeing it help many other artists grow faster than they thought possible.
- David
STUDENT FEEDBACK:
"This is a class for everyone at all levels and should be a self-required start & refresh to grow your artwork. What David teaches reaches and advances every one of his students." - M. W.
"I always feel so inspired by David's workshops." - D. H.
"Individual instruction was superbly tailored to suit each person's skill level and practice." - G. S.
"Inspiring; Genuine; Uplifting." - T. W.
"Thank you so much for everything David! Thanks to Bonnie too! I came home with just as much amazing inspiration as your first workshop. I was afraid to expect as much this time but was not disappointed! You are a natural teacher and guide as well as a great artist." - D. H.
"David is engaged, part of the group. The class becomes a team. He is always prepared and encouraging; Funny, easy-going, fun. Really like Bonnie too. She’s the group mom." - J. L.
"I had such a great time in the workshop. This experience was by far the best I’ve had." - T. C.
"Inspiring; Genuine; Uplifting." - T. W.
"Just wanted to say that this workshop is amazing! I have learned so much - and am enjoying it immensely. LOVE the power points. Thank you, thank you!" - M. J.
"Best workshop I've taken in 20 years of workshops."
- D. B.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ | November 7-11, 2022
Beyond Description: Secrets of Image Structure
"Thank you so much for the time, energy and love that you put into last week's workshop.
David, you are an exceptional teacher and communicator." - S.R.
"Of all the workshops I have taken this was by far one of the most enjoyable. The five days seemed to go by too fast." - David G.
DEEP DIVE: COLOR | May 31, June 7, 14 , 2022
ONLINE via ZOOM - Scottsdale Artists' School
SCOTTSDALE, AZ | November 8-12, 2021
Beyond Description: Expressive Painting Through Image Structure
SOLD OUT
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STUDENT FEEDBACK:
"Boy, did I pick the right workshop. Exceeded my expectations."
"One of the best teachers I've had."
"Most valuable teacher I ever had as a workshop teacher."
"Excellent instructor--funny, clear, and concise."
"David tailors his attention to the needs of each student."
"Exceeded my expectations. Thank you!"
2021 ONLINE WORKSHOPS
DEEP DIVE: COLOR | June 3, 10, 17, 24
ONLINE via ZOOM - Scottsdale Artists' School
SOLD OUT
SUPPLY LIST:
STUDENT FEEDBACK ON DAVID'S WORKSHOPS:
"THANK YOU for branching out and being willing to teach via Zoom. I have been attempting to take your class for over 2 years. I'm feeling very fortunate and appreciative."
"Your class today was soooo great! Thank you for so generously sharing such useful information!"
- Melanie M.
"Just wanted to say that this workshop is amazing! I have learned so much - and am enjoying it immensely. LOVE the power points.
Thank you, thank you!" - Mary J.
"The content is terrific. I have attended many workshops, and never had this level of instruction."
"Being able to absorb, chew over, and act on all the info from one week to the next is priceless."
"There were so many points of wisdom to think about." - Kathleen M.
"Terrific day, David, and tech-smooth overall. Thanks for all this." - G.M.
"Thanks for a great first day of class." - Deborah C.
"Immensely valuable, challenging, and enjoyable!"
"I love the fact that this is online and runs just one day a week. I feel like I am learning so much more with this format. It is so nice to have an entire week to absorb the information and work on the exercises."
"I am loving this workshop!"
"You ran a great 4 sessions; fantastic amount of material, homework and well presented and structured." - Cindy F.
2020 WORKSHOPS
"Of all the workshops I have taken this was by far one of the most enjoyable. The five days seemed to go by too fast." - David G.
Learning IMAGE STRUCTURE will change how you see, how you paint, and how people respond to your work. It's changed me as an artist, and I'm seeing it help many other artists grow faster than they thought possible.
"Best workshop I've taken in 20 years of workshops."
- D. B.
UNSURE whether my workshops are right for you? Feel free to email questions: slonimdavid@gmail.com.
Common Questions:
Q: Can I paint in acrylics or watercolor?
A: Yes! The only restriction, for health reasons, is no pastels. I wil be painting and demonstrating in oils. (solvent-free! I'll show you how to paint and clean up without destroying brain cells, getting depressed, or developing cancer from paint thinners).
Q: What if I don't want to paint abstracts?
A: No problem! I teach principles of visual communication that apply to any style or genre.
We'll look at master slides by artists like Wyeth, Degas, Rembrandt, Mitchell, Velasquez, Frakenthaler, Sargent, Sorolla, Cassatt, Cezanne, Vermeer, and many others. This workshop is for every painter.
Q: I don't enjoy laughing, good music, or being creatively inspired in a group of like-minded art friends. Is this the right workshop for me?
A: Sorry, but no! This is going to be a fun, upbeat, and energizing week designed to refresh you.
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“The strength of the design and composition in these classes has not been equaled or even approached in other classes and workshops I’ve taken.” – G.H.
"The best workshop I've ever taken." - J.K.
YOUR GROWTH IS THE PRIORITY
Your growth as an artist will accelerate as we study great artists and unlock the universal secrets of image structure.
PAINT IN YOUR STYLE
In this workshop you can paint your way, YOUR voice and vision, but better than ever before.
Mastery of abstract IMAGE STRUCTURE is the key to connecting with your audience in any style and genre.
Come be encouraged, inspired, and energized.
Go home ready to create your best work yet.
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"Thank you so much for the time, energy and love that you put into last week's workshop.
David, you are an exceptional teacher and communicator." - S.R.
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"This is the richest workshop I have ever taken." - S.B.
Image structure topics include:
SPACE STRUCTURE
Good paintings have good bones--a clear and compelling organization of space.
VALUE STRUCTURE
Paintings that move us distribute light and dark to convey feeling.
COLOR STRUCTURE
Good painters, like musicians, create color harmonies intentionally, resolving tension with unity.
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You will not be taught to imitate my painting style.
Instead, you will be encouraged to explore, take risks, and become the best version of YOU.
I will help you find your artistic voice, paint with more confidence, and enjoy more success.
- David
"By far the best workshop I've ever taken." - N.J.
"I have been so hungry for the information that you are sharing. You are a fun teacher and you give so much. Without a doubt you have been the best art teacher I have ever had." - J. L.
About David:
David graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 1988. After a decade illustrating for clients like UPS, Wrigley's Gum, T.G.I. Fridays, and Tony's Frozen Pizza, he turned to painting full time in 1998, focusing on plein air landscapes.
Over the years he has painted hundreds of landscapes and still-lifes as well as commissioned portraits for corporate and private clients. David is also a children's book author/illustrator, with over 30 children's books published. Awards include a NY Times Top 10 Picture Books of the Year, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum, National Jewish Book Awards Gold, and starred reviews in Publishers Weekly. (davidslonimpresents.com)
David relaunched his career in 2014 as an abstract painter, exhibiting with galleries in New York, Boston, Jackson Hole, Scottsdale, Indianapolis, Chicago, and The Hamptons.
He and his wife, Bonnie, have been married 34 years. They have four adult children and several grandchildren.