Impressionism Then and Now
- Dmitri Wright
- 2 days ago
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NAPLES ART INSTITUTE
Date: 3/15/2027-3/16/2027
Time: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM on Mon Tue
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Fee $585.00
Member Fee $550.00
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Impressionism Then and Now
Workshops | Available
Program Description
Explore Impressionist painting as a living tradition through Dmitri Wright’s Tree of Impressionism, guiding students from Natural Impressionism (Looking - Seeing), through Post-Impressionism (Insight - Visionary), to Transcendent Impressionism (Inspired). Beginning with direct observation and the study of light—drawing on artists such as Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, and John Singer Sargent—students progress toward expressive interpretation informed by Pierre Bonnard, Vincent van Gogh, and Henri Matisse. Through a structured progression from sketches and studies to underpainting and expressive brushwork, participants develop both technical fluency and a personal, contemporary voice rooted in the enduring language of Impressionism.
Special Notes
We'll take a lunch break mi-day, so consider bringing a bag lunch from home, otherwise you can grab a quick bite to eat from nearby cafes.
Required Supplies
Painting Materials (Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, or Watercolor—student’s choice)
Drawing Essentials
Vine or compressed charcoal, and/or graphite pencil
Multipurpose pad (approx. 11" x 14" or 14" x 17")
Small artist journal
Kneaded eraser
Core Palette (Required for all painters)
Burnt Sienna
Ultramarine Blue
Titanium White
Expanded Color Palette
Primary colors (Red, Yellow, Blue)
Secondary colors (Orange, Green, Violet)
Tertiary colors (variations between primary and secondary hues)
A small selection of your favorite colors to support personal expression
Brushes & Tools
3–6 brushes (small, medium, large; flats/filberts recommended)
1 palette knife
Compact palette (wood, glass, or disposable)
Surfaces
2–3 small to medium surfaces (approx. 12" x 16" to 16" x 20")
Mediums (as appropriate)
Oil painters: small container of preferred medium + Weber Odorless Turpenoid
Acrylic painters: water container and/or small amount of acrylic medium
Watercolor painters: compact palette and water container
Pastel artists: paper and minimal set of pastels
Additional
Paper towels or small rag
Apron or painting clothes
Portable easel (lightweight tabletop or travel easel)
Bring your favorite photo reference (for optional studio exploration)
Any questions? Please contact me directly: dmitriwrightfineart@gmail.com
Instructor
Dmitri Wright
Dmitri Wright is an academy-trained Impressionist painter, educator, and originator of Transcendent Impressionism, a contemporary extension of the tradition that unites observation, expression, and meaning. A first-in-class graduate of the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts, he continued his studies at The Cooper Union in New York, where he trained under renowned artists including Will Barnet and Wolf Kahn. He was awarded the prestigious Max Beckmann Scholarship at the Brooklyn Museum Art School and later served as an instructor, continuing the lineage of academic training.
Wright’s work and teaching are rooted in a deep engagement with the history of Impressionism and its evolution into contemporary practice. His Tree of Impressionism framework guides artists from Natural Impressionism through Post-Impressionism to his own Transcendent Impressionism—where painting becomes a unified act of perception, imagination, and spirit.
He has exhibited and taught at leading institutions including the Florence Griswold Museum, Weir Farm National Historical Park, Silvermine Arts Center, and the New Canaan Library. Known for his distinctive blend of classical training and contemporary insight, Wright’s teaching emphasizes both the science and poetry of painting—guiding students toward technical mastery, personal vision, and a deeper understanding of the artistic process.
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