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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
Painting the Landscape Indoors and Outdoors
/by pabcDate: June 20-23, 2015
Location: Bear Valley Highlands, Lumby, BC
Costs: $450 Cdn
Instructor: Gaye Adams
Description:
Develop a sound approach to plein air painting and learn how to take it to the next level by utilizing your plein air sketch to develop and inform a larger studio piece.
Gaye will teach en plein air on the first two days of the workshop, and then demonstrate to the students how she utilizes her oil sketch to develop a larger studio piece. Students will work with Gaye in the field, choosing a subject matter that they will expand into a studio painting on the third and fourth days of the workshop.
Registration:
Visit: http://artworkshopsbc.com/gaye_adams.html
Plein Air and Studio Pastels
/by pabcDate: September 17-20, 2015
Location: Bear Valley Highlands, Lumby, BC
Costs: $485 Cdn
Instructor: Susan Ogilvie
Description:
This is a comprehensive workshop that will focus on the fundamentals of painting plein air, and working in the field with pastels. Through daily demos, Susan will discuss composition, shape and value masses, and developing dynamic color relationships. “We’ll be painting the soul of the subject, not the details!”
Registration:
Visit: http://artworkshopsbc.com/susan_ogilvie.html
Landscape Plein Air workshop Oils and Pastels
/by pabcDate: September 26-28, 2015
Location: Bear Valley Highlands, Lumby, BC
Costs: $425 Cdn
Instructor: Teresa Saia
Description:
This workshop for artists who want to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of outdoor (plein aire) painting through demonstrations (in pastel or oil), lectures, practices, and critique. The workshop will focus the artist on effectively capturing light, atmosphere, and mood in outdoor environments while developing strong compositions and color harmony. Learning to observe and present the concept on paper or canvas is the focus of any painter. Discover the answer in this three day workshop as you learn to “see” the subject, interpret visual elements and execute it on paper or canvas.
Registration:
Visit: http://artworkshopsbc.com/teresa_saia.html
James Middleton Workshop
/by pabcDate: July 20-24, 2015
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: $550 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.
Workshop is Currently Full
Please Register for the August 2015 Workshop
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
Paint the Peninsula 2015
/by pabcDate: September 6 -13, 2015
Location: Olympic Peninisula, Port Angeles, Washington State
Costs: $40
Description:
Paint the Peninsula is an international plein air juried competition held September 6 -13, 2015 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 third year, artists and collectors alike are raving about this ultimate Pacific Northwest experience. Registration is $40.
Registration:
Prospectus and information about juror of awards and workshop presenter Gil Dellinger are available at www.paintthepeninsula.org.