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Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and exposing them to the critic.
-Ambrose Bierce
Painting is easy when you don't know how, but very difficult when you do.
-Edgar Degas
Plein Air Workshop in Nakusp with Brigitte Desbois
/by pabcWelcome to the Plein Air Workshop in Nakusp!
Learn to capture the important elements of a landscape in short period of time with plein air painting techniques. Create paintings with impact by focusing on concept and design.
Demonstrations will be in oil but the course is suitable for all mediums and levels
Date: May 27; Friday 6pm – 7pm; May 28 – 29; Sat – Sun 9am – 4.30pm
Location: Nakusp Learning Centre – Selkirk College 250 265-4077
Costs: $239 +$11.95 GST
Instructor: Brigitte Desbois
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Paint the Peninsula 2016
/by pabcDate: August 21 – 28, 2016
Location: Olympic Peninisula, Port Angeles, Washington State
Application Fee: $40
Description:
Paint the Peninsula is an international plein air juried competition held August 21 – 28, 2016 on the beautiful Olympic Peninisula. It is being hosted by the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center in Port Angeles, Washington, gateway to Olympic National Park. Now in its fourth year, artists and collectors alike are raving about this ultimate Pacific Northwest experience. Registration is $40.
$12,000 in Prizes!
Registration:
Prospectus and information about juror of awards and workshop presenter Christine Debrosky, AIS PSA are available at www.paintthepeninsula.org.
Bowen Island Plein Air with Sheree Jones
/by pabcDate: July 23 – 24th, 2016
Location: Bowen Island
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Cost: $200
Description: This two day weekend workshop will provide you with the basics of drawing, colour mixing and composition. Through demonstration, handouts and group discussions you will learn techniques used by plein air painters around the world.
Explore a favourite gulf island and discover new ways to see its natural beauty while enjoying the camaraderie of painting in a group.
Registration: Space is limited, please call Sheree Jones at 604.980.0855 or email her directly at shereeljones@hotmail.com
See more of Sheree’s works on her website at www.shereejones.com
James Middleton Workshop 2016
/by pabcDate: July 18 – July 22, August 15 – August 19, September 12 – September 16, 2016
Time: 10am to 4pm, with a lunch break
Location: LaHave, Nova Scotia (we will be painting in and around Lunenburg, LaHave, Mahone Bay, Petite Rivierie)
Costs: $620 Cdn + tax each
Description:
The workshops offer a good balance between friendly interchange and education. Days will include demonstrations, personal instruction, exercises, encouragement and positive critiques for personal growth.
Registration:
Visit: http://jamesmiddleton.ca/page/ 4656/workshops-in-nova-scotia
To register by phone: (902) 693-2093
Email: studio@jamesmiddleton.ca
View James’ website: http://jamesmiddleton.ca
Plein Air Painting – A Simple Approach
/by pabcDate: August 29, 2015
Time: 10:30am to 2:30pm; 11:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Opus, North Vancouver, 119 – 949 3rd Street West
Costs: $100
Description:
Looking for the ultimate introduction to plein air painting this season? What better way than to spend an intensive two-day workshop with Sheree Jones in the beautiful outdoors of North Vancouver!
Sheree’s motto is “keep it simple”. During this two-day workshop you will learn why painting “en plein air” is so rewarding, as well as what equipment is essential and how to pack light. Discover ways of creating harmonious colours with a limited palette, and find out how to keep a sense of humour in challenging environments, too.
Registration:
Please visit Opus North Vancouver or contact them at 604‑904‑0447 to register, or to find out more about this demonstration. Space is limited to 10 participants and registration is required.