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Sheree Jones, a plein air artist, is showing her work during the North Shore Art Crawl on Saturday/Sunday – April 20/21, 2013 from 11am to 5pm. Make sure you make it a stop as she has many pieces on display.
Image Credit: Sheree Jones, White Pines Lake
It seems, Patrick John Mills, an artist in Ottawa decided to paint the same subject everyday in March. It takes a certain mindset to paint in the cold, day after day. It would be great to see a gallery pick these up and display the paintings en masse.
For more info you can read the full article from the Ottawa Citizen.
Image Credit: Patrick John Mills
Date: April 27th, 2013
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: All Opus locations
Cost: Free
Description:
Whether you’re a seasoned painting pro, a beginning artist, or a creative individual looking for a new challenge, join us at Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge for a fun day with your fellow artists.
Paint in your favourite medium – acrylic, oil, watercolour – or create a mixed media piece, drawing, or collage; you name it! Your only limits: working outdoors within the designated painting zone on the surface we provide you with. And, in true plein air style, the challenge will happen rain or shine.
Each Opus store will be awarding prizes to three works, chosen on site by an impartial jury. The top prize in each location is a $500 Opus Gift Card, with 2nd and 3rd prizes being $250 and $100 Gift Cards, respectively.
More Information: Opus Website
Instructors: Brent Lynch, Camille Przewodek, Michael Reardon, Michael Workman
Date: September 16 – 21
Location: Whistler, BC
Cost: $695
The Whistler Workshops 2013 brings you some of North America’s most recognized artists in the town of Whistler, BC, world class destination resort and home of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
There are 5 full painting days, 4 spent in smaller groups and one day with the full group. Painting locations; two in the Whistler Valley TBA, one in Pemberton, one in Whistler Village and the group day on the mountain.
Evening events include first evening orientation and social, a stunning photography show to music, demos, group critiques, gallery tour, show & sale and banquet.
Register on-line with full price at www.artists.ca or pay a deposit only of $350 contact the office at 604-681-2744 or fcaadmin@artists.ca
Registrants are responsible for their own accommodations. For Information about accommodations check out our website: www.artists.ca
Download Brochure (PDF)
Instructor: Maria Josenhans
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Time: 9:30am – 4:30 pm
Location: North Vancouver
Cost: $125
The emphasis will be on preparation and how to make that leap to painting outdoors. The course will cover: necessary materials and the myriad of variations, how to choose a suitable location, and choosing a canvas size. Once outside, participants will learn palette layout, composition, and most importantly analysis and breakdown of the subject.
Open to all levels, but best suited for those new to Plein Air painting.
Contact: Arts Programme Coordinator, http://nvartscouncil.ca/education/introduction-plein-air-painting
