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Painting Light and Shadow: The Power of One Color
Lionel Sanchez | August 13, 2026
Discover the power of value in this one-day workshop with Lionel Sanchez. Using a single color, students will learn how light, shadow, and strong value relationships can create paintings with depth, atmosphere, and impact.
By simplifying the painting process, you'll gain skills that can strengthen all of your future artwork—regardless of medium.

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A completed monochromatic painting
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A stronger understanding of value and contrast
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Greater confidence simplifying complex subjects
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Techniques for creating depth and atmosphere
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A better understanding of how professional artists use value to strengthen their work
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Skills that can be applied to watercolor, acrylic, oil, and drawing
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Watercolor painters
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Acrylic painters
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Oil painters
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Sketchers and drawing enthusiasts
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Artists who want to strengthen their understanding of value
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Anyone looking to improve the overall quality of their paintings
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No previous experience with monochromatic painting is required.
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Step-by-step instruction and demonstration
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Individual guidance throughout the day
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Practical exercises designed to strengthen value awareness
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A deeper understanding of light and shadow
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A finished monochromatic painting to take home
August 13, 2026
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM (one-hour lunch)
Fee: $99
Lionel Sanchez is a popular Village Art Workshops instructor known for his calm, encouraging teaching style and his ability to make complex artistic concepts approachable and easy to understand.
His workshops focus on building strong foundational skills while helping students develop confidence in their own artistic voice.
Students appreciate Lionel's thoughtful demonstrations, practical instruction, and supportive classroom atmosphere.
Whether teaching perspective, pen and wash, or painting techniques, Lionel helps artists understand not just how to create a painting, but why certain approaches work.