Painting Exciting West Coast Landscapes in Acrylics

Date: Thursday, March 18th, 2027

Time: 10.00 AM - 12.30 PM (PCT)

Location: Online Via Zoom

This session will be recorded!

Level: Open to All Levels

Medium: Acrylic, Gouache & Oil

Workshop Overview: 

In this workshop, the instructor Dale will create a West Coast-inspired painting, featuring either a beach or harbour scene on a 16" × 20" canvas. Participants will be guided through the instructor’s techniques and painting process, demonstrated in the same way as an in-person session. Participants are welcome to paint along or simply watch the progression from bare canvas to finished painting. 

Working quickly with acrylics and a medium, Dale will demonstrate how to achieve a fresh, expressive result using a limited colour palette, with an emphasis on capturing light, contrast, and tonal values through a carefully selected range of colours.

Colour Palette: 

Ultramarine blue

Phalo blue

Burnt sienna

Cadmium red

Cadmium yellow

Paynes grey

Titanium white

Orange ( limited )

About the Instructor - Dale Byhre, SFCA:

Dale Byhre has been painting as a full time artist for the past seven years. In that time he has achieved Senior status in the Federation of Canadian Artists, as well as becoming a Signature member of the Canadian Society of Marine Artists. Though having earned a reputation as a renowned marine artist, Dale has also been sought after by collectors for his coastal scenes and landscapes. Painting primarily in acrylics, Dale has won numerous awards and his work is represented by several galleries. As well, he has often been asked to conduct demonstrations and workshops throughout the Vancouver area and beyond.