Learn & Discover
Learn & Discover: Demonstrations All Day!
Celebrating Richard Schmid’s Legacy — OCT 2026
In-person: October 2–4, 2026
Virtual: October 3–4, 2026
Visit EVENTS (above) for the full schedule and details!
“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” – RS
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LAST YEAR (below):
Celebrating Richard Schmid — OCT 2025
Demonstrations by:
• STEPHANIE BIRDSALL
• MARK BOEDGES
• CASEY CHILDS
• MICHELLE DUNAWAY
• NANCY GUZIK
• SANDY SCOTT
Nancy Guzik with her model “Samantha,” during her painting demonstration at Weekend With the Masters Conference, CA
Award winning artist and teacher, Michelle Dunaway and Richard Schmid
Portrait of Richard Schmid, oil 42 x 28 ©Michelle Dunaway 2020-2021
Learn & Discover—A Global Educational Zoom Gathering!
- MORNING:
- We open featuring live oil painting demonstrations by acclaimed artists Michelle Dunaway and Nancy Guzik, whose work and insights have been deeply influenced by Richard’s teachings.
- Richard writes, “I am always thinking of a value design. The aspects of my painting are all about design and value patterns.” He spoke of the way light shapes on light and dark backgrounds intertwine—creating a dance of values, subtle shifts in color, and expressive form.
- Michelle and Nancy will also speak to the pursuit of excellence—a guiding thread Michelle observed throughout his latest book, PORTRAIT AND FIGURE PAINTINGS. Michelle shares: “About a third of the way through my first viewing of Richard’s new book, I had to pause—stunned by the sheer range of techniques and mediums he had mastered. Beyond the technical brilliance, what struck me most was the consistent presence of something deeper: a profound, unwavering commitment to excellence woven through every piece.”
- Interactive Q&A and open chat discussion and questions welcome.
- AFTERNOON:
The afternoon features a focused half hour on color charts, followed by live demonstrations from four nationally recognized artists. Together, they’ll share the stories behind their powerful approaches to painting and sculpture, engage in conversation and Q&A, and reflect on their deep connection to Richard—honoring his enduring legacy through art and storytelling.
• STEPHANIE BIRDSALL
• MARK BOEDGES
• CASEY CHILDS
• SANDY SCOTTCLOSING:We’ll close with a short film starring Richard Schmid!
- MODERATORS: The brilliant Joe Hawkins and Symi Jackson.
- COST: $35.00
CHICKEN oil, 8 x 12, 1996, by Richard Schmid
Richard Schmid’s value design. Turn to page 257 in his book, ALLA PRIMA II, to read more about design structure.
“As painters...we must always remember that our precious poetic visions and spiritual insights will remain forever locked within us until we can boil them down to a complex arrangement of a few hundred, or possibly even thousands of brushstrokes...” – RS ALLA PRIMA II Chapter One