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“The Magic of Painting from Life” with Sheree Jones

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A seven day oil and acrylics workshop at Casa Buena Art Retreat in Mexico

Date: November 20 – 27, 2019

Location: Casa Buena Art Retreat, Mexico (map)

Cost: $1800.00 CDN (Cost includes most art supplies, 7 days accommodations, transport to and from airport, all meals, entertainment and a one day field trip)

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Learn to paint with confidence using a simple palette of warm and cool colours. This workshop is open to all levels. There will be plenty of one on one instruction with time for positive and encouraging conversation.

Sheree will share her tips and techniques on:

  • Working with a limited palette
    How to keep it simple …and mix the colours you want
    How to edit a scene and create a solid composition
    The importance of a thumbnail and value sketch
    How to keep your sense of humour in the field “en plein air”

Are you a new painter looking for some inspiration in a relaxed environment? Are you an avid painter looking to take your work to the next level? Then this fun and informative workshop is for you!

 

Message from your hosts:
“While you’re busy creating art, your friendly hosts at Casa Buena will be working hard, ensuring that your stay is a memorable one. Outstanding food, accommodations, and field trips will satisfy your desire for both comfort and adventure.”

 

 

Registration:

For more information and to register click here:
http://www.casabuenaartretreat.com/retreatSheree.htm

 

Plein Air Painting Festival at the Kilby Historic Site

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Join us for the 5th annual Plein Air Painting festival at the Kilby Historic Site in Harrison Mills. This “In the Open Air” painting festival was a great success last year, so be sure to mark your calendars!

Date: Aug. 16, 17, & 18th, 2019

Time: 11am to 3pm

Location: Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Rd, Harrison Mills, BC V0M 1L0 (map)

Cost: $20

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Come and see the competitors as their paintings develop on Friday and Saturday! Then all completed paintings will be displayed for the public on Sunday. Book your reservation for the festival luncheon where the winners will be announced.

For those who are new to the event, it celebrates artwork created “en plein air,” meaning literally “in the open air.” This style of painting originated in Europe near the end of the 19th century, when artists left their studios to paint what they saw in the great outdoors! Devotees believe that painting on site, in natural light, produces luminous paintings of unparalleled quality and beauty.

During the competition, come rain or shine, up to fifty participating artists from across the Lower mainland will be painting around the Historic Site. Artists will capture breathtaking historic vistas, 1920s farm equipment, historic buildings, lush gardens & orchards, delightful farm animals, and surrounding mountains of our uniquely beautiful region.

The festival will culminate on Sunday with live entertainment and an award ceremony after the 2 pm Sunday luncheon. The sale of paintings will occur throughout the afternoon on Sunday until 3 pm.

Want to participate in the festival? All skill levels are welcome.

 

Registration:

Email us at: events@kilby.ca

Registration is $20. All ages and skill levels welcome!

Looking for a place to stay overnight during the festival? Contact Tourism Harrison at 604-796-5581 for accommodation information.

Kilby Historic Site
http://www.kilby.ca

215 Kilby Rd, Harrison Mills, BC V0M 1L0
604-796-9576

 

Plein air workshop with Dominik Modlinski

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Date: June 8-9, 2019 by FCA South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter

Time: 9am – 4:30pm

Location: Naramata Centre McLaren Hall * includes June 7th 6pm slideshow & art talk.

Costs: $350

Description:

“Welcome to 2 intensive days of inspiration and innova-tion where brushstrokes radiate with luminescent light and the brilliant hues of the Canadian and worldwide landscapes.”

Dominik will address the principals of painting using just three primary colours which strengthen students understanding of correct colour ratios and principals of colour contrasts.

Day 1: We will study and mix unlimited colour hues using the colour contrasts principals. There will be emphasis of the economy of brush movements to keep colours clean and saturated while traveling from one hue to another.

Day 2: We will venture outside to views, where Dominik will demonstrate in stages his approach in creating a successful plein air painting.

Tea Coffee refreshments provided. Bring your lunch.

 

Registration:

Registration contact: Sharon Snow at ssnow2010@live.com Deadline May 31.

Payment contact* Linda Swales at lgswales@gmail.com *payment due upon registration. Cancellation policy in effect.

 

9 Day Plein Air Painting Workshop – Portland and the Oregon Coast

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Join instructor Michael Orwick during this 9-day workshop in Portland!!

Date: August 10- 18, 2019

Location: Varies Daily

Cost: $2,080 USD

 

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The Artist Workshop Association invites you to join instructor Michael Orwick during this 9-day workshop in Portland, Oregon. Working locations include: Mt. Hood Nat. Forest, Columbia River Gorge, Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock to name only a few.

Price includes: daily instruction, 8-nights of lodging, on-ground transportation, daily breakfasts, two group dinners and more.

 

 

Registration:

Please register at http://www.awatrips.com/portland
Instructor Website: michaelorwick.com
Questions: james@awatrips.com
IG: awatrips

 

 

Hudson Valley Plein Air Workshop

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Join instructor Eileen Murphy during this 9-day workshop in New York’s famed Hudson Valley!!

Date: October 5-13, 2019

Location: Varies Daily

Cost: $2,025 USD

 

More Information:

The Artist Workshop Association invites you to join instructor Eileen Murphy during this 9-day workshop in New York’s famed Hudson Valley. Come work from some of the same view points that the Hudson River School artists made famous. You’ll visit some of their homes and studios as well. Scheduled to take advantage of the autumn foliage, this workshop is a can’t miss for plein air artists.

Plein air locations include: Olana, Mills Mansion, Mt. Tremper, Catskill Mountain House and Ashokan Resevoir.

Price includes- daily instruction, 8-nights of lodging, on-ground transportation, daily breakfasts, two group dinners, and more!

 

Registration:

Please register at: http://www.awatrips.com/hudson
Instructor Website: http://www.eileenmurphy.net
Questions: james@awatrips.com
IG: awatrips