UNDERSTANDING LIGHT WITH QIANG HUANG
July 25th-27th, 2026
9AM – 4PM CST. Lunch 12 – 1 PM.
Hindes Fine Art Studio, 615 W Ashby, San Antonio, Texas, 78212
Tuition: $650
Deposit Non-refundable:$100
Final payment: June 12th, 2026
15 Students Max
Registration Open
PREREQUISITE:
Purchase, watch, and understand the three videos on his website qhart.com.
Qiang’s approach to still life painting will be demonstrated with particular focus on
creating dramatic set ups by observing the light distribution, and using bold and loose
strokes to create a powerful and accurate representation on canvas.
Using demonstrations and individual assistance, Qiang will explain his process of
creating energetic paintings by manipulating values, colors, edges, and brushwork.
Personal attention will be given to each student according to his or her current skill level
and personal goals in art. The workshop is designed for indoor practice with live
settings.
Qiang has developed computer tools to help artists to see color more accurately and
simplify the painting process. He will share his color study and introduce the tools in this
workshop.
Supply List for still life painting
The following is a list of items you will need:
Brushes
You don’t have to use exactly the same brushes I use. Similar types and sizes will do. I use two kinds of brushes: bristle and synthetic.
Bristle Brushes:
#10 flat, # 8 flat, #6 flat, #3 flat. Any brand is fine.
Synthetic Brushes:
3/4” flat, #6 flat, #4 flat, #3 flat, 10/0 round. Any brand is fine. I really like the Qualita by Creative Mark.
Palette knife:
No special requirement
Paints
I use following colors to form a limited palette.
Titanium White, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Yellow Lemon, Phthalo Green, Ultramarine Blue, Quinacridone Magenta, and Transparent Oxide Red.
If you think Phthalo Green and Quinacridone Magenta are too difficult to control, you may use Viridian and Permanent Alizarin instead.
Medium:
I paint mostly without using medium, but I still keep a small amount Gamsol and Gamblin Solvent-Free Gel.
Palette
No specific requirement. I use a piece of glass over a piece of brown paper. If you like a one-time-use paper palette, use the gray color one, not white.
Canvas/Panels
No special requirement. Both panels or stretched canvases can work. I usually coat one more layer of Gesso before the workshop. You don’t need to tone the surface with any color or gray.
Paper Towel
Any kinds can work. I personally like Bounty.
Still Life Objects and Drapery
The workshop will provide some objects, but you may choose to bring your own objects. It will be helpful if you bring solid color draperies for your setup background. White, black, gray, and dull colored ones are best.