Teaching / Art Lessons
Workshops
– I teach art workshops as I travel. Check the schedule below for the latest offerings. Workshops combine demonstration, discussion, critique, one-on-one instruction, and hands-on experience.
Online Art Lessons
– Sign up for a one-on-one lesson with critique. We’ll connect using Skype so you can be anywhere in the world.
Tutorials
– See how I created some of the art displayed on this site.
Email your questions – Great for quick questions where you need a quick response.
I am planning a series of art workshops in Hermanus, Western Cape. I also plan to teach some art lessons in Clarens and Johannesburg as my schedule allows. Contact me for more information.
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Scheduled workshops

ReidsArt Gift Certificates are Here!
Nurture that special someone's creativity with art lessons from the best of the best. Different themes and styles available upon request. Lessons can be conducted at ReidsArt Studio in Hermanus or online.

Free Color Palettes of any ReidsArt Painting or Print!
Considering buying a painting or print, or requiring a little help getting your new painting settled into its new home? We can provide a palette for you based on the painting colors that also coordinate well together for easy decorating. Simply download the file to...

GreenPrints Magazine
Chris has been doing illustrations for GreenPrints Magazine for a while now. It’s a wonderful little publication chock-full of inspirational garden stories. If you’re interested in ordering a digital copy, you can purchase it on issuu.com. Below is his contribution...

Swirl Chosen for 7th International Biennial Pastel Exhibition, Nowy Sacz, Poland

Golden Turtle 2019
Chris's painting "Bombs Away" has won 3rd place in the XIII Golden Turtle International Wildlife Competition. 30 artists were selected from entries by 1261 artists worldwide, representing 117 countries, by a panel of international...
The Dealer

Shanghai Showers

2019 FynArts Tondo Competition
Christopher Reid's painting, "Soutpan Symphony" (acrylic on panel) has been selected as a finalist for the 2019 Tollman Bouchard Finlayson Tondo Competition. This competition occurs during the Hermanus FynArts festival each year. Approximately 30 entries are selected...

IWS Poland Step By Step competition
Chris was selected as the stage 3 winner of the Step By Step international competition, hosted by IWS Poland. The competition requires artists to photograph their painting at 5-7 steps of the creation process and include a list of all materials used. There are 4...

Xishi Park, China
Below is a quick video made of Chris while he was plein air painting on our recent trip to China. Xishi Park is a magical place, full of history and culture.
Workshop Descriptions
Chris teaches a series of workshops that builds upon skills to bring even an absolute beginner to being able to paint and draw. This list is a basic guide to what he teaches, as lessons are adapted to the time available for the workshop and the needs of the students.
Drawing Fundamentals (graphite on paper)
improvement of drawing skills, proportions, negative space, right brain exercises, blind contour, rapid drawing, sight sizing, drawing through, cross contour, media studies, enveloping, line variation, drawing curves with straight lines, simplification and squinting, checking accuracy, reverse sight sizing, linear perspective
Value (charcoal on paper)
value scales, simultaneous contrast, lost and found edges, value structure, media studies, building form, illusion of depth, dominant values, geometric solids, blending techniques, negative drawing
Composition (charcoal and ballpoint pen on paper)
division of space, elements of design, principles of design, planning a composition, simplifying design, asymmetry, picture plane formats, cropping
Color Theory (pastel on paper or any color media)
language of color, lightfastness, color wheel, color notation, color mapping, color strings, double primary system, palette selection, color schemes, atmospheric perspective, lowering chroma, color temperature, separating color from value, limited palettes, creating chromatic neutrals, maintaining color harmony, color coronas, subsurface scattering, light source colors, optical mixing, isolation techniques
Pastel Painting (pastel on paper)
how pastel is made, pastel selection, color mixing, swatch matching, application techniques, types of pastels
Advanced Pastel Painting (pastel on panel)
custom pastel surfaces, underpainting, sequencing, edge control, glazing, framing pastels
Watercolor Painting (watercolor on paper)
palette and brush selection, watercolor papers, brushwork, glaze/wash/drybrush technique, advanced techniques, using transparent effects
Acrylic Painting (acrylic on panel or canvas)
history of acrylic, advantages of acrylic paint, surface preparation, brushwork, mixing colors, grisaille underpainting
Plein Air Painting (any medium)
equipment tips, setting up, selecting a composition, planning for changing conditions, capturing the essence, enhancing atmosphere and depth, binocular disparity
Portraiture (any medium)
basic facial anatomy, form first, seeing skin colors, portrait composition, lighting styles, color harmony, limited palettes, mixing flesh colors
Recent Workshops
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Landscape Painting Retreat- Stanford Valley Guest Farm
May 13th marked the end of an intense 3 day landscape painting retreat ReidsArt held Stanford Valley Guest Farm! The students worked diligently, and saw major improvements in their landscape paintings under Chris's tutelage. Special thanks to the venue for allowing us...

Pastel Workshop- Creative Arts Atelier
Thanks to Creative Arts Atelier in Durbanville for hosting a pastel workshop! I've hopefully given the students a good start and gotten them inspired to keep going with it on their own. Looking forward to returning to this venue in the future.

Landscapes & Seascapes Workshop – The Art Boutique
The Art Boutique in Kleinmond, South Africa hosted Chris for a 2 day Landscapes & Seascapes workshop. Students worked on paintings from photo in a pastel, oils, or acrylic.

Landscape Workshop- Bryanston
The Landscape Painting Workshop in Bryanston went wonderfully! Chris gave a short lecture and a pastel demo on day one. Students then painted around the garden and completed their paintings on the second day. Special thanks to Myrtle Wilson for providing such a...

Figure Drawing Workshop- The Art Farm, Alberton
The Art Farm Figure Drawing Workshop in Alberton was a great experience for everyone! Students learned a wealth of information from Chris regarding painting the human figure- information that they will also be able to apply to any type of art they create. Special...

Pastel Workshop- ReidsArt Studio
Students had a blast getting their fingers dusty in the plein air workshop!

Portrait Workshop- ReidsArt Studio
Everyone had a great time and learned a lot at the portrait workshop! Special thanks to Sonja Fourie for modeling. I had fun preparing meals to help everyone stay refueled. We even broke out some nonalcoholic peach champagne for the final burst of energy at the end of...

WCAS Demo April 2017
Members of WCAS (Western Cape Artists' Society) enjoyed a portrait demonstration led by Chris on April 22nd in Somerset West. Thank you Rowland Hobbs for sitting! The demo was followed by a pastel workshop for members on May 13th.