Discover Andy Lou's background and education. Biography Andy Shutse Lou is a classically trained, award-winning artist based in Victoria, B.C., Canada. Born in China and educated in the United States, he holds an MFA from the University of North Texas and has taught contemporary Chinese brush painting across Canada, the U.S., and China. Blending Eastern tradition with Western innovation, Andy uses Chinese brushes, rice paper, and ink alongside watercolor, gouache, and acrylic to create vivid interpretations of North American landscapes. His work is known for dynamic color contrasts and a harmonious fusion of classical subtlety and modern expression. Internationally exhibited and collected, Andy’s art was featured in the 2024 exhibition Crossing at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. He is also the author or co-author of five books on Chinese brush painting. https://www.aagallery.ca/ Education MFA University of North Texas Andy Lou Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

abd38579-2bbb-4b8c-bc4d-9995fec994f7 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Acrylic Painting Basics -Mixed-media paper pad (any size, at least 9"x 12") -Acrylic paint (I recommend Amsterdam paints): Primary Magenta (or quinacridone magenta), Primary Cyan (or cerulean or cobalt blue), Ultramarine Blue, Primary yellow, Titanium white, Raw Umber (or burnt umber). Don't get "Fluid" paints. -Brushes: round brush (#1), filbert brushes (#2, #4 , #6 , #8 ), 1 large 3" hardware store brush -Acrylic medium (or acrylic glazing medium - it can be mat or glass, note: NOT gel medium or pouring medium). -Masking tape -Cotton rags -Aluminium foil over a plate as a palette -Containers for water and medium -Water spray bottle -Pencil and eraser -5 painting surfaces (either canvas boards, stretched canvases or gessoed wood panels), sizes of your choice - to be discussed during the 1st class. Suggested place to buy art supplies: Opus Art Supplies, 512 Herald St, Victoria BC or order online: https://opusartsupplies.com/ You can consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

c6bf7972-a335-4e04-a68d-4275ac906726 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Painting the Contemporary Figure Items required for the first class: - sketchbook - pen/pencil - black conté and/or charcoal - pad of newsprint - glue stick - scissors - 1 medium sized canvas or panel Additional Items to be discussed during the first class: - your choice of paints in a range of colours (oil, acrylics, watercolour or gouache) - acrylic matte medium (for acrylics) - odourless mineral spirits and walnut or linseed oil (oil) - variety of brushes suited to your choice of paint - surfaces to paint on (canvas, wood panel or paper - depending on paint choice) approx. 10 total - rags - palette - palette knife - paint apron (suggested) - large container or jar for water The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

Discover Russ Reynolds's background and education. Born in Victoria, Russ attended degree programs at Uvic and UBC and studied professional programs at Cornell and UNLV. He has a master’s degree in Business Administration and nine professional designations (four international) in real estate appraisal and urban land economics. Over the years Russ has volunteered on land use committees, neighbourhood community associations and professional panels. He is a collector of art, patron to artists and hobby artist primarily with respect to paintings on canvas. Russ has endless passion about all aspects of the art world from the prepping of a canvas to the tax mechanisms of art foundations. When he isn’t thinking about art or trying to assist a starving artist, he is appraising hotels and casinos and has done so for the last 38 years. Russ Reynolds Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

396d061a-5e92-40c2-816a-a30b40f81ac0 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing Otherworldly Gardens - Scissors - Glue stick - Pencil crayons: Assortment of 12 - Coloured construction paper - Pen - Ruler The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies. You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

b206ca48-818f-4e7c-aec6-9eb7e80939ed Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Shading with Pencil - mixed media paper pad (or 10 sheets of drawing paper) - graphite pencils (hb, 2b, 4b) - eraser - blending stump Suggested place to buy art supplies: Opus Art Supplies, 512 Herald St, Victoria BC or order online: https://opusartsupplies.com/ You can consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

bcc1e52d-0661-4756-9f79-def9ee5128b2 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Watercolour Skies All supplies are provided for this workshop. Suggested place to buy art supplies: Opus Art Supplies, 512 Herald St, Victoria BC or order online: https://opusartsupplies.com/ You can consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

8dd71b0c-8a4f-4171-a045-1a5be245f0ec Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - The Graphic Novel Items required for the first class: -your favourite writing pen and a drawing pen -pencil and eraser -Sketchbook- This can be a traditional sketchbook like Opus Essential Paperback, Wirebound or Hardbound Sketchbooks, 8.5” x 11”. This sketchbook will be used for writing out your story and for making the storyboard for your graphic novel. We will be discussing art supplies on the first day. What you will need to buy will depend on what materials you decide to create your graphic novel with. Some options are: watercolours, gouache, pencil crayon, India ink, and felt pen. I highly recommend waiting to buy any materials until after the first class. The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

18753406-d022-42e9-9949-87b072150917 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing and Film Noir Items required for the first class: - 18" x 24" or larger cartridge pad - HB, 2B and 4B pencils - white soft eraser - grey gum eraser (kneadable) - pencil sharpener - compressed charcoal/conte - willow or vine stick charcoal - bulldog clips (2 large size) - India ink & brushes Additional items to be discussed during the first class: - 11" ×14" or larger sketchbook - 18" x 24" newsprint pad - white and black conte crayons - 2-3 paper drawing stumps - #6 & #10 round watercolour brush - 1 tube each black and white gouache (optional) - rag/paper towel - scissors, exacto knife or box-cutter - masking tape - note-taking materials The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

a825ceb6-460c-4da8-8c48-9ae23ecdc520 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Art History: The Human Form Note-taking materials: - notebook (specifically devoted to this course) - pen The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

29fea792-6bb4-403e-b2ea-2d6a613ed251 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Design: Focus on Abstraction Required Materials: - gouache paint: white, black, red, yellow, blue - paint brushes (small and medium) *this can be flexible, no specific sizes are required - 17"x14" pad of Bristol paper - glue stick - drawing pencil - notebook or sketchbook *VISA will supply additional materials throughout the class Suggested place to buy art supplies: Opus Art Supplies, 512 Herald St, Victoria BC or order online: https://opusartsupplies.com/ You can consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

b0293d87-c820-4aae-b00d-94c9e511057e Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing: Six Weeks, Six Artists Items required for the first class: Graphite Pencils: B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B ... (soft) Sketchbook or Drawing Papers and Drawing Board with Clips Mixed media or watercolour paper for ink wash drawings Utility knife or Pencil sharpener Additional Items to be discussed during the first class: Calligraphy Pens: India Ink (black and/or Brown) Watercolor paint brush (various sizes) Chalk or Conte: Pastel Chalk (Black, White & Sanguine) Charcoal: Vine and Willow Charcoal Compressed Charcoal Charcoal Pencil (soft, medium, hard) Sanguine Pens and Markers: Roll-tip Pen (Microns or Artist’s Loft) Erasers: Vinyl eraser Kneaded rubber The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies. You may consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .