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“Naples and Nature” Workshop with Kevin Shea
Workshop Date(s): February 25-27, March 1-3
Instructor’s Name: Kevin Shea
City: Naples
State: Florida
Description: In “Naples and Nature”, a direct approach is taken
to subject matter with emphasis on design, color and drawing.
Students are shown the tools and methods to exercise while capturing
nature’s fleeting moments on site outdoors. Daily demonstrations and
individual instruction included.
“Naples” features plein air painting of picturesque sidewalk
cafés, shaded parks and waterfronts of the city.
In “Nature” we will continue plein air painting south of Naples
with day-trip adventures to capture the nearby colorful atmosphere of
the Florida landscape including mangroves, lagoons, palm hammocks and
woodlands with the sites and sounds of a visual paradise. All nature
locations are only minutes from Naples and include easy drive-up
access and facilities.
Call Kevin Shea at 978-387-8105. Space limited.
Workshops costs: $375. 3 day “Naples” or “Nature”, $675. 6
day “Naples and Nature”.
Sponsoring Organization: Kevin Shea
Contact Name: Kevin Shea
Contact Website: kevinsheafineart.com
Contact Email: kevinjshea@verizon.net
Post expires at 5:00pm on Thursday March 4th, 2010
Lee Englund’s Three Day Workshop
Workshop Date(s): Aug 2-4, 2010
Instructor’s Name: Lee Englund
City: Port Wing
State: WI
Description: In this three day workshop, students of all levels will
learn the time tested techniques of painting the landscape “en plein
aire”. Composition, drawing, value, unity, harmony, balance, and
color will all be discussed. Demonstrations along with hands on
individual guidance will help demystify the process of “en plein
aire” painting. Participants will finish class being be able to
produce plein aire paintings of their own using what they have
learned. Fee: $250
Materials list provided with registration
Deadline: June 15
Space Limited
Sponsoring Organization: Port Wing Area Business Assoc
Contact Name: Sharon Graham
Contact Website: www.portwingwi.com
Contact Email: troutrunart@yahoo.com
Post expires at 6:00pm on Thursday August 5th, 2010
Taos Workshop with Kevin Macpherson
Workshop Date(s): JUNE 21-25, 2010
Instructor’s Name: Kevin Macpherson
City: Taos
State: New Mexico
Description: Learn to react in the field and reflect in the studio.
Refine your artistic visual vocabulary. Create and maintain the
“Big picture”. Capture the moment. Assess your work objectively
and subjectively. Forget the formulas and look to nature for the
answers. Create a painting that evokes the senses. Find your style.
Engage in artistic challenges and artistic dialog. Take risks and
explore your self development for a successful art career.
All classes include:Individual attention,Instructor
demonstrations,Painting en plein air, Studio painting and lectures,
Maximum class size is 15 (five lunches one dinner included. Class
hours are 9AM to 4:30 PM each day. The price of each session is $2354
for instruction and State of New Mexico tax. This fee does not include
transportation, lodging or food except mentioned above. Classes fill
quickly. We will register you as we receive your deposit.
non-refundable deposit of $500 required.
Sponsoring Organization: Kevin Macpherson
Contact Name: Wanda Macpherson
Contact Website: www.kevinmacpherson.com
Contact Email: mwanda@newmex.com
Post expires at 2:00pm on Saturday June 26th, 2010
Light and Color Workshop with Kevin Macpherson
Workshop Date(s): Feb 20, 2010-Feb. 21, 2010
Instructor’s Name: Kevin Macpherson
City: New York City
State: New York
Description: Light and Color
Weekend Workshop (Feb 20 and 21, 2010)at the Salmagundi Club in New
York City!
Learn to reflect in the studio, drawing from studies you have painted
in the field and/or from photographic reference. Refine your artistic
visual vocabulary. Create and maintain the “Big Picture”.
Capture the moment. Assess your work objectively and subjectively.
Forget the formulas and look to nature for the answers. Create a
painting that evokes the senses. Find your style. Engage in artistic
challenges and artistic dialog. Take risks and explore your self
development for a successful art career.
Sponsoring Organization: Salmagundi Club
Contact Name: Melba Pagan
Contact Website: www.salmagundi.org
Contact Email: mpagan@@salmagundi.org
Post expires at 1:00pm on Monday February 22nd, 2010
“Lay it Down and Leave It Alone” Workshop with Debra Huse
Workshop Date(s): April 20th-22nd
Instructor’s Name: Debra Huse
City: Newport Beach
State: CA
Description: “Lay it Down and Leave It Alone”
Stop Futzing! Learn how to mix a bigger pile of paint, and how to get
it onto your brush and off onto the canvas without overworking it.
People want to see your brushstrokes! We we also do some palette
knife work. This class is often held outdoors to better enjoy the
beautiful spring weather in Southern California.
Hours: 9am-4pm Tuition: $350
Sponsoring Organization:
Contact Name: Debra Huse Gallery
Contact Website: www.debrahusegallery.com
Contact Email: mail@debrahuse.com
Post expires at 8:00pm on Friday April 23rd, 2010
Color Workshop in Louisville with Phil Starke
Workshop Date(s): May 17 – 19, 2010
Instructor’s Name: Phil Starke
City: Louisville
State: KY
Description: Phil Starke will offer a plein air workshop focusing on
how to simplify color and use it to suggest light — how to use a
limited palette effectively and the process of mixing color. Visit
our website to learn more and sign up!
Sponsoring Organization: Louisville Visual Art Association
Contact Name: Mary Margaret Carlton
Contact Website: www.louisvillevisualart.org
Contact Email: info@louisvillevisualart.org
Post expires at 8:00pm on Sunday August 22nd, 2010