Delaware Valley Art League

Monthly Meeting, Demonstration, and Workshop

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MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

February 18, 2026 (Wednesday)

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Demo: Susan O'Reilly - The Dramatic Interior in Oil​​​

 

WORKSHOP:

February 25, 2026 (Wednesday)​

10:00am - 3:00pm

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Artist's Bio:

Susan O'Reilly is an accomplished Pennsylvania based artist known for her work in fine arts, particularly oil painting. With over 30 years of experience, she has built a reputation as both a skilled artist and a dedicated instructor. O'Reilly graduated with a B.A. in Fine Arts and English Literature from St. Joseph's University and pursued post-graduate studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, which has deeply influenced her artistic style and career.

 

O'Reilly's work has been widely recognized and exhibited. She is represented by the F.A.N. Gallery in Philadelphia and has had her pieces juried into prestigious shows, such as those at the Salmagundi Club and the National Art Gallery with the Hudson Valley Art Association in New York, as well as the Pennsylvania State Museum.

 

Beyond her artistic practice, O'Reilly is a committed educator. She owns and operates Susan O'Reilly Studio LLC, where she teaches oil painting and shares her expertise with students of all levels. Her teaching approach emphasizes technique, composition, and personal expression, earning her praise as a gifted instructor. She previously served as an instructor and board member at the Wallingford Community Arts Center, further cementing her influence in the local arts community.

 

For further information and to see her work, please visit susanoreillyart.com

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Demonstration and Workshop Information:

This demonstration will cover how to use composition and contrast to set up an interior painting with an exciting narrative. Working from sketches and/or photographs, the painting process will unfold in manageable, well discussed stages. This will appeal to both the alla prima painter (direct method) and the more focused studio painter alike.

 

The workshop will cover the principles discussed and shown in the demonstration- composition, contrast, hierarchy of light, discoveries in shadow. It is recommended that the artists work on panel/canvas that is at least 9"x12", with 11x14 and 16x20 recommended. It is preferable that the surface be prepared prior to the workshop with a medium to dark ground (grey gesso, or a dark neutral paint that is dry). Oil paints are required. In addition the instructor will be bringing some paints for the artists to sample in their work.

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Supply List:

Panel/canvas that is at least 9"x12", with 11x14 and 16x20 recommended.

 

Prepared surface (surface be prepared prior to the workshop with a medium to dark ground (grey gesso, or a dark neutral paint that is dry). 

 

Oil paints, brushes, non-odor solvent, paper towels, enthusiasm and a bag for trash.

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Click on the Workshop Registration Button below to secure your spot!

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PLEASE NOTE: The cost of workshops is $50.00 for members and $60.00 for non-members.​​

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