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Joan Fullerton Contemporary Approaches for Greater Self-Expression
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 4, 5 & 6, 2016 9:00 – 4:00pm $450.00 |
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Paint freely, find your own voice, and be happy in the process! Give
yourself the gift of more imaginative art. Experience inspiring
demonstrations and lectures, and get feedback and support while
exploring new concepts. Let’s discover deeper meanings to the
intricacies of shape, line and color. You’ll learn to coax hints of
reality from an abstract background, how to control values and
colors for emotional emphasis, and how to suggest rather than
delineate. You’ll explore working intuitively, responding to what
shows up; working in a series; and will learn the mixing and
utilizing of neutrals for softer, more ethereal abstracts. We’ll
touch on notions of confidence, procrastination, vulnerability,
curiosity, courage, play, metaphor, symbolism, and competition. You
will create compelling art not only by focusing on technique, but
will discover your unique "content". Beginning students will find
encouragement and confidence, while more advanced students will
benefit from Joan's insightful solutions to their artistic
challenges. Be prepared for a light-hearted imaginative experience! |
ABOUT THE ARTIST: Born into a Wyoming ranch family, I grew up with a deep regard for the natural world. For me the subtle nuances as well as the awesome power of nature’s beauty, made the solitude of the isolated prairie sacred. While raising 3 children, I studied watercolor with Edgar Whitney, Frank Webb, Charles Reid and other nationally known watercolorist. In 1985 I returned to college and achieved BFA and MFA degrees in painting from the University of Wyoming. I was a college art instructor from 1990 to 2003 in Cheyenne, WY. And in 2003 I fulfilled a long time dream when I moved to Taos, NM, to paint full-time. After 8 successful years in Taos, I am now in the Denver, CO area, painting and teaching workshops.
Website: www.joanfullerton.com |
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Charlie Hunter
Plein Air Oil
Painting
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, $400.00 |
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: As word has spread about Charlie Hunter’s distinctive work, curiosity has arisen about how he goes about making a painting. Why water-mixable oils? Is it true that a squeegee is involved? And what about those Stim-U-Dents we keep hearing about? All will be revealed. We'll go over some simple, yet invaluable tools for accurate rendering, and talk about how sketching for 20 minutes a day can bring inner peace... We'll sketch and paint, and Charlie will expound and instruct about his approach to making dynamic paintings. We'll learn and laugh a lot while staying true to the credo of have big fun; make big mess. There will be plenty of time for painting, daily discussions and critique, as well as multiple Hunter demos for those curious to witness the full act of plein-air murkinessand the use of water-mixable oils, window squeegees, cheap brushes, toothpicks and cotton swabs to achieve a distinct lack of clarity. |
ABOUT THE ARTIST: Hunter describes his work as “drippy portraits of rotting American infrastructure.” His painting process involves careful observation, sketching and use of muted, earth-toned palette in water-mixable oil. Hunter is the recipient of numerous plein air painting awards, was the subject of a recent feature in PLEIN AIR Magazine and has served as an instructor at the last three Plein Air Conventions in Monterey, California. He exhibits in galleries and museums across the US and his work is viewable on line at:
Website: www.hunter-studio.com |
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John P. Lasater IV & Jason Sacran
Plein Air Painting:
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June 3, 4 & 5, 2016 Friday & Sunday , 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Saturday, 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Nocturne) $450.00 A fabulous opportunity to work with two of the countries top Plein Air Painters! |
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS: John P. Lasater IV developed a love for art, working as a designer and illustrator for a division of Hallmark Cards. Fine art was a natural transition after years of study and practice. John now paints full time, both from his studio in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and on the road painting “en plein air”. John’s honors include national plein air painting awards, artist-in-residency’s, feature articles in both Southwest Art and Plein Air Magazine, and mentions in art magazines including Art of the West, Southwest Art, International Artist, and Plein Air Magazine Website: www.lasaterart.com Jason Sacran has a BFA in Painting from Tennessee Tech University. He and his family live in Fort Smith, Arkansas, where he was the curator for the Fort Smith Art Center for almost three years. In 2010 Jason became a full-time artist/painter and part-time instructor for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. Jason is also the Arkansas state ambassador for the Portrait Society of America. He has had several exhibitions and been awarded many times for his works and achievements including a first place award in the Portrait Society of Americas 2011 Members Competition. Jason is quickly rising as a top plein air painter and considers plein air one of, if not his favorite subject. Website: www.jasonsacran.com |
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: If your goal is to create compelling, playful, beautiful artwork outdoors and enjoy the process, this workshop will give you simple steps that make it possible to work quickly and capture your emotional response to nature and light. John & Jason's desire as instructors is to give you a measure of confidence that will make you free to become who you were meant to be as an artist. They teach the importance of composition, shapes, colors, values, edges, and texture. Just as important, they teach you to follow your heart when deciding what to paint. You will work a day with each instructor and an evening too. Objectives:
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Tom Nachreiner
Landscape Painting
Saturday & Sunday, $250.00 |
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: This class is for painters of all levels, working in oils, pastels or acrylics. "I want to get all painters in this workshop to work on strengthening their current abilities, by recognizing any bad habits, and seeing a, perhaps, better system for simplifying the whole painting process. I will demonstrate all my suggestions and shortcuts to this process each day. There will be tons of information given each day and we will stress the importance of making the process enjoyable and fun. Enjoy this 2 day painting experience." You will study the basic elements of paintings - Drawing, Shape, Value, Temperature of Color & Edges. Tom will demonstrate and teach his 6 C's.... Content, Concept, Composition, Craftsmanship, Color, and Center of Interest. We will discuss the different stages of a painting from start to finish. You will go home with a portfolio of valuable exercises that you can refer back to as you move forward in your own painting process. |
ABOUT THE ARTIST: Tom grew up in Verona, WI. He started out in Engineering & then switched to Art Education. He graduated from Milwaukee’s Layton School of Art. After graduation Tom built a reputation in Milwaukee’s Advertising community. He started his own illustration company, Art Factory, Ltd. More recently, Tom has made a transition to Fine Art, painting from his heart & exhibiting in several Galleries and competing in Plein Air events around the country.
Website: www.tomnachreiner.com |
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Don Andrews Watercolor Workshop
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, February 19, 20 & 21, 2016 9:00 – 4:00pm $350.00 |
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Many landscape paintings benefit from the vitality that figures provide; yet so often we shy away from painting them. We tell ourselves that we’re not good enough or don’t know enough.
It seems that we all make the same mistakes when attempting to paint
figures in our landscape paintings and once you know what you’re
doing wrong and how to go about it, you’ll be surprised how quickly
you will become adept at introducing lively, This class is geared to artists at all levels. We’ll explore a variety of ways to use the human form as an accent, point of interest or dominant character in any landscape painting. |
ABOUT THE ARTIST: Don Andrews is a nationally known watercolor artist and workshop instructor. He is a past board member of the American Watercolor Society. His paintings receive numerous awards in national competitions. Don conducts workshops throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Africa for over 28 years. He is the author of 3 watercolor books and 6 Videos. He has numerous feature articles in American Artist magazine and the Watercolor issue of American Artist. Website: www.donandrews.net |
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Kevin Beilfuss An Intuitive Approach:
Figure & Portrait Painting
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, $400.00
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
In this workshop Kevin will emphasize
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ABOUT THE ARTIST: Kevin’s work has been the subject of several one man shows as well as being included in such prestigious annual shows as the Oil Painters of America, The Great American Figurative Shows and Salon International. Kevin’s award-winning artwork can be seen in galleries throughout the U.S. After graduating from Illinois State University and the American Academy of Art, Kevin set out on a free-lance illustration career which lasted thirteen years. The demands of painting someone else’s ideas finally took its toll. It was time to paint from his heart and what was important to him.
Website: www.kevinbeilfuss.com |
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Debora Stewart Creating Abstracts in Pastel or Acrylic
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 11, 12 & 13, 2015 9:00 – 4:00pm $350.00 |
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ABOUT THE ARTIST: Debora L. Stewart is an abstract artist working in both pastel and acrylic. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America. Her pastels have won awards from Pastel Journal Magazine, International Artist Magazine and the Pastel Society of America . Stewart’s work is expressive and intuitive. Debora is a regular instructor with Artists Network University where she teaches an online course in creating abstract pastels. She also teaches workshops throughout the U.S. and Canada. In 2015 her book on abstraction and mixed media will be published by F&W Media. Stewart has a B.A. in art from the University of Iowa. Website: www.deboralstewart.com |
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Qiang-Huang Still Life Painting Workshop
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 12, 13 & 14, 2015 9:00 – 4:00pm $425.00 |
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Qiang's approaches to still-life painting will be demonstrated with particular focus on composing dramatic setups by observing the light distribution, and using bold and loose strokes to create a powerful and accurate representation on canvas. Using demonstrations, presentation, and individual assistance, Qiang will explain his process of creating energetic paintings by manipulating values, colors, edges, and brushwork. Personal attention will be given to each student according to his/her current skill level and personal goals in art. |
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Jan Berglund Direct Painting in Oils and Pastels
Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2015 9:00 – 4:00pm $200.00 |
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ABOUT THE ARTIST: Jan Berglund is a graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago. She is an award winning artist and instructor for the past 30 years. She has a unique and enthusiastic teaching style that communicates her passion for the creative process that inspires her students to do more than they ever thought possible. She is currently living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado Website: www.janberglund.fineartstudioonline.com |
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Mary Qian Portrait/Figure Painting Workshop
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 24, 25 & 26, 2015 9:00 – 4:00pm $400.00 |
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: During this 3-day workshop, students may choose to paint a portrait or a figure from life. Through demos and individual instruction, the class is organized to enhance each student’s strengths and to help identify and overcome individual weaknesses. The first day will be a demo. We will concentrate on value and edges the second day, color and form the third bringing it all together. Depicting a three-dimensional figure on a two-dimensional painting surface is, by itself, a difficult task. |
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Ratindra Das Watercolor Workshop
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 13, 14 & 15, 2015 9:00 – 4:00pm $350.00 |
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ABOUT THE ARTIST: Ratindra Das is a Dolphin Fellow and a signature member of the American Watercolor Society. He is also a signature member of National Watercolor Society and six other watercolor societies and holds Master status in the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. He attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago and studied with many nationally known artists. He has conducted workshops and seminars throughout the US, Mexico, Italy, Singapore and China . His New Book is “Watercolor Beyond Obvious Reality” Website: www.ratindradas.net |
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Tom Nachreiner Painting Landscapes from Photos
Saturday & Sunday, February 28 & March 1, 2015 9:00 – 4:00pm $225.00 |
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: This class is for painters of all levels, working in oils, pastels or acrylics. "I want to get all painters in this workshop to work on strengthening their current abilities, by recognizing any bad habits, and seeing a, perhaps, better system for simplifying the whole painting process. I will demonstrate all my suggestions and shortcuts to this process each day. There will be tons of information given each day and we will stress the importance of making the process enjoyable and fun. Enjoy this 2 day painting experience." You will study the basic elements of paintings - Drawing-Shape, Value, Temperature of Color, & Edges. Tom will demonstrate and teach his 6 C's.... Content, Concept, Composition, Craftsmanship, Color, and Center of Interest. We will discuss the different stages of a painting from start to finish. You will go home with a portfolio of valuable exercises that you can refer back to as you move forward in your own painting process. |
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Dawn Emerson Pastel Workshop
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 7, 8 & 9, 2014 9:00 – 4:00pm $400.00
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ABOUT THE ARTIST: Whatever the subject Dawn paints with pastels, there is a sense of energy, movement, and vitality that is engaging to the viewer. Her work has won numerous national and international awards, and she has been featured in art magazines such as The Pastel Journal, The Artists' Magazine, and International Artist. Her work is included in books such as A Painter's Guide to Design and Composition, The Best of Pastel Volume 1 and 2, and Strokes of Genius Volume 2. Dawn is a signature member of the PSA and the PSWC, and she is a dedicated artist/teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching drawing and painting to adults and kids of all ages. Her teaching style is dynamic, challenging and inspiring, and most importantly--FUN and innovative. Website: www.dawnemerson.com |
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Frank Francese
Watercolor Workshop
Friday, Saturday & Sunday,
October 24, 25 & 26, 2014
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$350.00 |
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Each day includes two demonstrations. The demonstration will be 40-60 minutes in length, leaving the student to have ample time to work on their painting using the subject matter of that day’s demonstration. The goal of a Francese workshop is to teach artists of all skill levels to combine color, shape and then detail into a unique work of art. Day 1 will be a nature scene, Day 2 will be a City scene, Day 3 will be a Beach scene
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Phil Starke Plein Air Oil Painting
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 16, 17 & 18, 2014 9:00 – 4:00pm $400.00
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ABOUT THE ARTIST: Phil Starke began to show an interest in art from the time he lived in Germany as a young boy while his father was in the military. He studied at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. Inspired by the instructors at the Academy, Starke changed course from his aim at the advertising world and developed a passion for oil painting. It was upon graduation from the American Academy of Art that he decided to plunge into the profession of fine art. Website: www.philstarke.com |
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Sterling Edwards Watercolor
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday April 11, 12, 13 & 14, 2014 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$450.00
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ABOUT THE ARTIST: Sterling Edwards is a contemporary water color master. He spent several years developing his own unique style of painting watercolors. Most of Sterling’s paintings are interpretive statements that reflect his love of the outdoors. Using primarily large brushes, his main objective is to create an expressive and unique interpretive painting. The result is an expressive painting that is often a balance of abstract and representational design that captures the mood and dynamics of the subject. Sterling began teaching his style of painting at workshops throughout North Carolina where he now resides. Today Sterling’s book, signature line of products, and instructional DVD’s are marketed world wide. Website: www.sterlingedwards.com |
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Barbara
Courtney Jaenicke
Interpreting
the Landscape
in Pastel or
Oil
Friday, Saturday & Sunday,
March 14, 15 & 16, 2014
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $350.00
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: One of the biggest hurdles I’ve encountered as an artist is moving past the point of copying a scene to interpreting a scene. As beginners, we all start by learning the mechanics of rendering (or copying) the subject matter with our medium of choice. But eventually, we want to move past that and portray our own version of what we see before us…to find our own artistic voice and tell our own story.In this three-day workshop, we’ll work on exercises that will help you move out of the copying mode and into the interpretive mode. Plan to work on several small pieces during the course of the workshop, including a few small, quick thumbnails. I’ll begin each day of the workshop with demonstrations and then provide plenty of individual help at the easel for the remainder of each day. |
ABOUT THE ARTIST: An artist since her teen years, Barbara started her art career as an advertising art director in 1986 and later worked in corporate marketing. She happily turned her focus to fine art in 2002, and began teaching in 2004. She was featured in the December 2011 issue of the Pastel Journal and is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and Oil Painters of America. Currently living in Roswell, GA, Barbara teaches weekly classes in the Atlanta area and workshops around the country. Her work is represented at Stoneheart Gallery in Evergreen, CO, Watson Gallery in Atlanta, GA, and Raiford Gallery in Roswell, GA.
Website: www.barbarajaenicke.com
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Kerry Dunn Oil Portrait Painting
Friday, Saturday &
Sunday,
$350.00
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ABOUT THE ARTIST: Kerry Dunn is a contemporary academic oil painter working in both the looser style of alla prima as well as the more rendered style of long painting. His work focuses on portraits, still life, landscapes and interiors. Kerry graduated from Ringling School of Art and Design in 1999 and later studied at Studio Incamminati with Nelson Shanks where he now teaches as a part of the core faculty. Highlights include being featured in American Artist Workshop Magazine 2009, American Painting Video Magazine 2010 and was selected as one of '25 Artists of Tomorrow' by American Artist Magazine in 2012. His portraits have won awards such as Best of Show from Salmagundi Club in 2009, Exceptional Merit Awards from the Portrait Society of America in 2007 & 2009 and Best of Show in Portrait Society of America's International Portrait Competition 2013. Website: www.kerrydunn.com |
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Kevin Beilfuss An Intuitive Approach:
Figure & Portrait Painting
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, $400.00 plus model fee
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ABOUT THE ARTIST: Kevin’s work has been the subject of several one man shows as well as being included in such prestigious annual shows as the Oil Painters of America, The Great American Figurative Shows and Salon International. Kevin’s award-winning artwork can be seen in galleries throughout the U.S. After graduating from Illinois State University and the American Academy of Art, Kevin set out on a free-lance illustration career which lasted thirteen years. The demands of painting someone else’s ideas finally took its toll. It was time to paint from his heart and what was important to him.
Website: www.kevinbeilfuss.com |
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Kenn Backhaus
Plein Air
Field Studies to
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 20, 21 & 22, 2013 9:00 am – 4:00 pm $450.00
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ABOUT THE ARTIST: A native of Wisconsin, growing up on his family's farm instilled a true, intense love of nature. He followed his instinct, graduated from Art School and has come to the forefront of his profession, destined to leave his impression on Plein Air Painting in America. He has served as President of Plein Air Painters of America and has been featured in American Artists, Southwest Art, and Plein Air magazines. Website: www.kennbackhaus.com |
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Laura Robb Still Life 3-Day Oil Painting Workshop
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 15, 16 & 17, 2013 9:00 am – 4:00 pm $450.00
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: This workshop is for students who are serious about advancing their skills of observation and want to understand how to use their palette to its full advantage. Laura will explain and show through demonstration studies how certain effects of light and depth can be achieved. She will also try to help identify materials or procedures a student may be using that are getting in the way of progress. She will discuss composition, technique, principles of light and shade and a range of other painting related topics. Almost all of the lessons will apply to any medium or subject matter but the focus will be specific to still life in oil. Demonstrations will be done with the intent of illustrating how to handle specific problems, rather than producing an entire finished painting. Students will also be encouraged to adopt a similar attitude with an emphasis on learning and study. |
Laura Robb grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and entered art school at the age of sixteen. In 1974, Laura moved to New York City to study with Michael Aviano. Since moving to Taos, New Mexico in 1986, Laura's art travels have taken her to France, Spain, Guatemala and across the United States. She has exhibited in numerous group and one person shows and received many adwards. Her paintings portray a variety of subject matter. She continues to create still-life, figurative and landscape works from her studio near Taos, New Mexico. Website: www.laurarobb.com |
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David R. Becker Watercolor
Saturday & Sunday, April 13 & 14, 2013 9:00 – 4:00pm $150.00 (6 min., 12 max. students)
David Becker is a Signature Member of the Transparent Watercolor Society of America and has published two watercolor books with North Light Books: "Watercolor Composition Made Easy" and "How to Sketch with Watercolor". His work has been featured in "International Artist" and "Watercolor Magic, as well as several of his articles. He has been teaching watercolor since 1983 and conducts many workshops around the country. This is a rare opportunity for artists to take his workshop close to his home in Lake County. Website: www.davidrbecker.com |
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Kevin Beilfuss Figurative Painting:
An Intuitive Approach
Friday, Saturday & Sunday,
October 19, 20 & 21, 2012
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Price: $400.00 plus model fee This workshop is for Advanced Painters. You should have figure drawing and portrait painting experience. Artists will be juried into this workshop based on their work. Please submit name, address, phone, e-mail, web site address and 4-6 photos of your work (preferably portrait or figure pieces) by June 25, 2012. You will be notified by July 2, 2012. |
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In this workshop Kevin will emphasize a more intuitive way to look at drawing and painting. Learning to see “impressionistically” the ability to suggest, rather than render the subject will be explored. This approach involves many quick drawing and painting exercises from both the nude and clothed figure, as well as having students work on more finished paintings during the course of the workshop. Demonstrations will be done every morning, followed by students exploring what was taught during the demonstration. |
After graduating from Illinois State University and the American Academy of Art, Kevin set out on a free-lance illustration career which lasted thirteen years. The demands of painting someone else’s ideas finally took its toll. It was time to paint from his heart and what was important to him.
Kevin’s work has been the subject of several one man shows as well as being included in such prestigious annual shows as the Oil Painters of America, The Great American Figurative Shows and Salon International. Kevin’s award winning artwork can be seen in galleries throughout the U.S. Website: www.kevinbeilfuss.com |
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Don Andrews Watercolor Workshop Painting Figures in the Landscape
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 4, 5 & 6, 2012 9:00 am – 4:00 pm $350.00 |
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Many landscape paintings benefit from the vitality that figures provide; yet so often we shy away from painting them. We tell ourselves that we’re not good enough or don’t know enough. It seems that we all make the same mistakes when attempting to paint figures in our landscape paintings and once you know what you’re doing wrong and how to go about it, you’ll be surprised how quickly you will become adept at introducing lively, believable figures in your landscapes. Don’s class is geared to artists at all levels. We’ll explore a variety of ways to use the human form as an accent, point of interest or dominant character in any landscape painting. |
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Dawn Emerson Pastel Workshop
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 30, 31 & April 1, 2012 9:00 – 4:00 pm $350.00 |
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Whatever the subject Dawn paints with pastels, there
is a sense of energy, movement and vitality that is engaging to the
viewer. Her work has won numerous national and international awards,
and she has been featured in art magazines such as The Pastel
Journal, The Artists' |
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Be prepared to literally dance your way through 3 days of intensive fun. This workshop is sure to shake you out of your comfort zone and launch you to new horizons with your pastels! We’ll focus on Animals as the main subject. The students will explore new approaches to seeing, drawing and painting in an environment where you are encouraged to take artistic risks and find a more personal and intuitive approach to pastel painting.
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Laura Lein-Svencner The Fine Art of Collage Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26, 2012 9:00 – 4:00 pm $200.00 Supply List will be provided. Supply Fee will be due the first day of class of $20.00. |
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Laura co-founded the Midwest Collage Society which exhibits throughout the Midwest region. Her works have won many awards and have been published in Watercolor Artist Magazine 2009, Creating Collage in all Dimensions 2010 and Flavors for Mixed Media 2011. Laura’s work is on exhibit at J2 Gallery in Chicago, IL and The Flying Pig in Algoma WI. She teaches collage workshops throughout the Midwest.
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Collage, in its finest, will blur the boundaries of possibilities, exposing rich storylines of experimentation and aiding in each student’s visual vocabulary. The use of color, texture and imagery will be emphasized through the layering of altered collage papers and acrylics. Students will be encouraged to build their own palette of collage papers there by making each collage so very unique. The connections to composition through design principles will be taught along with the intuitive process visually associated with the fine art of collage. Clear image transfer technique will be taught using the tack iron fusing method. Whether new to collage or more experienced, this workshop is designed to engage all levels of interest in the contemporary medium of collage. |
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Dan Gerhartz Portrait Demo
Saturay, October 22, 2011, 1:00 – 4:30 pm $25.00 (must register and pay in advance) |
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Honesty and integrity, combined with his driving work ethic and impeccable technique, have brought Dan a degree of success that artists twice his age would envy. Born in 1965, Gerhartz grew up in rural Wisconsin, an area he continues to call home. The unspoiled beauty of the nearby Kettle Moraine State Forest was his playground as a child and provides inspiration for many of his paintings today.
Dan
Gerhartz' brilliant use of light and color has earned him numerous
awards in his young career. His work has been featured in
invitational exhibitions, and he has taught workshops at the
Scottsdale Artists' School and the Fechin Institute in Taos. "I
always try to paint from the heart," he says. "Every day I thank God
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Dawn Emerson Pastel Workshop
Saturday & Sunday, April 9 & 10, 2011 9:00 – 4:00 pm $300.00 |
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Whatever the subject Dawn paints with pastels, there is a sense of energy, movement, and vitality that is engaging to the viewer. Her work has won numerous national and international awards, and she has been featured in art magazines such as The Pastel Journal, The Artists' Magazine, and International Artist. Her work is included in books such as A Painter's Guide to Design and Composition, The Best of Pastel Volume 1 and 2, and Strokes of Genius Volume 2. Dawn is a signature member of the PSA and the PSWC, and she is a dedicated artist/teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching drawing and painting to adults and kids of all ages. Her teaching style is dynamic, challenging and inspiring, and most importantly--FUN and innovative. |
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Be prepared to literally dance your way through 2 days of intensive fun. This workshop is sure to shake you out of your comfort zone and launch you to new horizons with your pastels! We'll focus on animals as the subject the first day and the human figure the second day. Students will explore new approaches to seeing, drawing, and painting in an environment where you are encouraged to take artistic risks and find a more personal and intuitive approach to pastel painting.
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Frank Webb Watercolor Workshop
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 1, 2 & 3, 2011 9:00 – 4:00 pm $350.00 |
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Frank Webb is one of the nation's premier watercolor teachers and brings enthusiasm and energy to his classes. Going beyond the usual technical display of watercolor, Webb’s paintings express his interest in the creative concept and design principles. He stresses the importance of seeing, feeling, and responding to possibilities while synthesizing realism with abstractionism. Frank Webb is the author of three books and has conducted workshops in 50 states. In 2006 Webb was included in "20 Great Watercolor Teachers" by the American Artist Magazine, "Watercolor". |
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: New realities beyond the mundane are sought using design principles and creative expression. The single, most important focus will be pictorial design, which includes planning, color, tonal values, expression and visual theme. Demonstrations, personal instruction and objective criticism will sharpen your critical powers. Not only will you gain a better understanding of the painting process, but you will be confident in your new found skills. Bring along drawings, photos or old paintings to serve as your subjects. With your regular painting gear include a soft pencil and sketch paper to plan exciting designs before painting. |
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Carol Marine Still Life - Small Paintings - Oils
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 18, 19 & 20, 2011 9:00 – 4:00 pm $400.00 |
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Carol graduated in the fall of 2001 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art with a focus on painting. She has been featured in local and national magazines (including Southwest Art). She received a Jury’s Top 50 award at the Salon International Exhibit in 2008. Recently she moved to Bastrop, Texas, where she has set up her studio. There is a fast growing group of people, called daily painters, who do small paintings every day, post photographs of their paintings on a blog, and then sell them through eBay, with a usual starting price of $100. In this way, many artists are finding they can grow quickly in skill and finally make a living with their art, after struggling for years in galleries and at art fairs. Carol has 3+ years of experience daily painting and teaching workshops around the US and Canada. |
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Whether you are painting for a living or hobby, painting small and often is a powerful way to rapidly improve your skills. Whether you are painting for a living or hobby, painting small and often is a powerful way to rapidly improve your skills. We will spend most of our time on the basic principles of design – the rules of composition, value, color, and shape – and how to apply them to small still lives. We will then experiment with color relationships using an alternative to the traditional color wheel, explore color mixing, and how each color “leans” towards others. We will push our compositions to avoid “floating” objects and learn the one, simple rule to avoid a boring still life. There will be daily demos, handouts and one-on-one critiques. Finally, we will learn how to set up a blog, the in’s and out’s of eBay, shipping and marketing your work, etc. There will be reference material on this to take home. |
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Joe Anna Arnett Flowers and Still Life in Oils
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 22, 23 & 24, 2010 9:00 – 4:00 pm $450.00 |
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Joe Anna Arnett is a master artist on “Passport & Palette” the art instruction and travel series airing on PBS stations across the country. She not only appears on the show, but also produces and writes for the program. Arnett has written articles for The Artist’s Magazine, American Arts Quarterly, and ART Ideas. Australian Artists Magazine and has been featured in The International Herald Tribune, Southwest Art, Western Art Digest, and the North Light books, Painting with Passion, The Best of Flower Painting, and The Best of Flower Painting II. She authored the North Light Book“ Painting Sumptuous Vegetables, Fruits and Flowers in Oil. A passionate traveler, Joe Anna enjoys painting wherever she goes, often combining the experience with teaching plein air workshops. www.joeannaarnett.com |
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: The painters are encouraged to request specific demonstrations, lecture topics and discussions throughout the event. Because every class is different and because all levels will be accepted, there will be varying interests. Each painter is important and at a different point in their development. Helping and encouraging each artist at their own level of development will be an emphasis of this workshop. |
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Ned Mueller Making a Painting Work
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 16, 17 & 18, 2010 9:00 – 4:00pm $450.00 (Min. 6, Max. 12 students) |
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Ned was raised in Montana & graduated from the prestigious Art Center School of Design in Los Angeles, where he also taught drawing while still a student. Ned worked as an illustrator for 25 years while building a solid foundation of professionalism and has worked as a successful full time artist since 1984. He is a popular and enthusiastic workshop teacher around the country and abroad. He is currently working on a book about painting.
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: A painting is a very personal statement by the artist and tells as much about the artist as the painting itself. We will talk about and execute the process of putting a painting together from the first concept, value or color studies and on to the final paintings. The emphasis however, will not be on finished paintings, but on this process to achieve more fulfilling and successful works. Finished pieces are not the goal here, more starts, mistakes and failures could be the order of the day, but you should leave with some better ideas on getting better ideas and compositions that are more compelling to you and the viewer. We will talk a lot about composition and the unbalance of values and shapes along with color harmony. Artist should be prepared to work from their own photos and/or field studies and I will have a wide selection of photos that you may work from. We will make mistakes, work hard and have a good time doing it. |
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Michael Ireland Watercolor
Saturday & Sunday, March 20 & 21, 2010 9:00 – 4:00pm $200.00 |
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After years of balancing the world of corporate design and fine art, Michael made the commitment to become a fulltime fine artist in the year 2000. In that time since, he has built a reputation not only for his grand landscapes of the prairies and vistas he paints but for his talent as a teacher as well. |
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Clayton Beck Figure Demo
Saturday February 27, 2010 1:00 – 4:00pm $25.00 |
| After graduation from the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Clayton studied at the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts with Richard Schmid. Clayton’s career began while still at the American Academy, exhibiting at the Talisman Gallery, OK and winning awards from the Midwest Pastel Society, the Palette and Chisel and the Pastel Society of America. He began teaching Saturday classes in Chicago after graduation from art school. The Sept.09 issue of “Workshop” magazine will feature Clayton doing a figure workshop in Vermont. He is known for his strength of brushwork & skillful control of form and composition. | |
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Gallery Opening with Watercolor Artists David R. Becker, Cathy Wiener and Jean Weliver
Show Opens Saturday, November 14, 2009 6:00 – 8:30pm Don’t miss this 1st time event at Mainstreet. Award winner, David R. Becker, Fine Artist, Instructor & Author of 2 Watercolor books will be exhibiting his newest works. The show will hang until December 5, 2009 |
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David R. Becker Watercolor
Saturday & Sunday, November 14 & 15, 2009 9:00 – 4:00pm $150.00 |
| David Becker is an Illustrator, Fine Artist and Art Instructor. He is also the author of "Watercolor Composition Made Easy" and "How to Sketch with Watercolor" (North Light Books). Becker has had several articles published in “International Artist” and “Watercolor Magic”. He has been teaching watercolor since 1983, has classes at the Palette and Chisel in Chicago, and conducts many workshops around the country. This is a rare opportunity for 12 people to take Becker’s workshop, close to where he lives in Lake County. Becker’s Class in Chicago is always full. Here’s a chance for Lake, Cook and McHenry County artists to get a shot at taking his very popular class close to home. | |
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Day 1: “The Most Important Watercolor Class You’ll Ever Take” In this hands-on workshop instructor David Becker will cover everything that is important about watercolor and how to paint, compose, and control the medium. David has crammed a week long workshop into 2 days and you will be learning and painting more than you would ever have thought possible. Beginner to advanced painters have taken this class and found it to be a very informative and productive learning experience. David truly feels that this is the most important class you should take no matter what level you are. After you finish this workshop, you will have the knowledge and know how to control the medium of watercolor. Day 2: “Composing a complicated scene and learning to simplify” Learn about incorporating people into your painting scenes. Becker shows you how to compose and paint crowds of people and subject matter in a simplified way. |
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Zhiwei Tu Portrait Demo
Saturday, Octoberber 10, 2009 1:00 – 4:00pm $25.00
Mr. Tu received rigorous classical training in China after he was proclaimed a child prodigy at the age of seven. He has too many awards and accomplishments to mention them all. Several of his books will be for sale at Mainstreet. They are an overview of the spectacular paintings of this gifted artist, who has created some of the most famous, dramatic and realistic art to come from China in the last fifty years. He is past president of the Oil Painters of America and still serving on the board. The government of China is currently building a museum especially for Mr. Tu’s works.
Don’t miss this interesting presentation of how Mr. Tu works. Please pre-register. Size is limited.For more information visit his website: www.tuartgallery.com |
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Kenn Backhaus Plein Air Painting
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 1, 2 & 3, 2009 9:00 – 4:00pm $450.00
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A native of Wisconsin, growing up on his
family's farm instilled a true, intense love of nature. He
followed his instinct, graduated from Art School and has come to the
forefront of his profession, destined to leave his impression on
Plein Air Painting in America. He served as President of Plein
Air Painters of America and has been featured in American Artists,
Southwest Art, and Plein Air magazines. Working on different locations for this 3-day workshop, Kenn will teach the principles of value, color temperature and edge control as well as controlling the center of interest in our paintings. After each day's demo, the students will have the rest of the day to paint, receiving individual tutoring by Kenn and ending the workshop with constructive critiquing of each student's work. For more information about Kenn visit his website: www.kennbackhaus.com |
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Kay Brathol-Hostvet Pastel Interpretation
Sunday, March 8, 2009 9:00 – 4:30pm $100.00 |
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Kay is an enthusiastic instructor with a passion for the visual arts and teaching. A professional artist for over two decades, she brings a wealth of information and experience to the studio classroom. Her work is in numerous private and corporate collections and several Wisconsin galleries.
Soft pastel is a very adaptable medium and is perfect for learning different painting techniques. In this studio workshop, you will do four different interpretations from the photographic reference. Each work in your series will be quite unlike the others. We will be using different papers and styles of application for each piece, consequently, you will learn which styles and techniques work best for you. All paper provided. A supply list will be sent to you.
For more information about Kay visit her website: www.kaybratholhostvet.com |
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David Hettinger Figurative Painting
Saturday & Sunday, February 21 & 22, 2009 9:00 – 4:00pm $260.00 |
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David has had 21 one man shows at galleries around the country, and has won several awards for his landscapes, still life's and figurative paintings. His work has been reviewed in American Artist, Artist and International Artist magazines.
During this 2-day workshop, David will be taking you through the process of planning and designing your figurative painting. The first day will be spent working on composition and drawing with David doing short demo's. He'll paint and teach as he goes, then stop to allow students to take the same steps they've just learned. With each demo (step), he will take students further with their work until the painting is completed. This 'paint along' method of teaching has proven very successful as students learn the logical order of the plan, the design and finishing a painting.
For more information about David visit his website: www.dhettingerstudio.com |
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Michael Ireland Watercolor
Saturday & Sunday, October 25 & 26, 2008 9:00 – 4:00pm $200.00 |
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Michael Ireland has participated in the creative process for over thirty years. He has been an artist, musician, graphic designer, art and creative director, yet it is painting that is his most fervent creative passion.
Michael attended the American Academy of Art where he studied under Irving Shapiro, master watercolorist and instructor. Thus began an entire life of studying and painting in the medium of watercolor. After years of balancing the world of corporate design and fine art, Michael made the commitment to become a fulltime fine artist in the year 2000. In that time since, he has built a reputation not only for the grand landscapes of the prairies and vistas he paints, but for his talent as a teacher as well. Michael has participated in over one hundred juried invitational shows and is represented by many fine galleries. In Door County, Michael is represented by Fine Line Designs. This workshop is primarily geared to beginner and intermediate levels, however, all levels of talent are invited to come as we learn and share talents with the class. Subjects such as brush strokes, materials and color technique will be reinforced by short demonstrations and examples. Using this knowledge as a basis we will move into understanding the painting process by themed exercise such as Negative & Positive space. As the workshop progresses, Mastering the Wash, Color, Wet in Wet, Keep It Simple and Throw Away the Brush! will become the subjects for the days study. For more information about Michael visit his website: www.irelandwatercolors.com |
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Joe Fettingis Watercolor Workshop
Friday, September 5 & Saturday, September 6, 2008 9:30 – 4:00pm $200.00
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This special 2 day workshop will focus on how to move shapes in colors and values in your painting to establish movement and balance in your watercolor. We are going to learn how these principles of painting apply to painting people and landscapes. The workshop will also include working with different levels of moisture and how to glaze colors. How to mix colors to get strong colors and to avoid and control muddy colors. There will be 6 - 7 small demos throughout the day with a lot of technique on brush handling.
Mr. Fettingis grew up in South America and then came to Chicago where he lived & worked as an illustrator and designer. He is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and has been published in the cover story of the American Artist magazine, International Artist and Palette Talk magazines. He has been featured in the books Splash 6, Painting Color and the Best of Watercolors 2.
Joe has been painting watercolors for over 35 years. He has been traveling and teaching workshops for over 20 years all over the U.S.A. and Canada. For more information about Joe visit his website: www.jfettingis.com |
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Bridget Austin Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, Sept. 29 & Sunday, September 30, 2007 9:30 – 4:00 $120.00 |
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This two day workshop will focus on helping you keep your watercolors fresh and spontaneous. Add sparkle by saving the whites of the paper, use personal colors to enliven your subject, build rich darks and use negative painting. Don’t just copy a photo, improve it with a composition that maximizes what you want to say about your subject. We’ll paint flowers the first day and landscapes the second. Y ou may bring your own subjects, or use photos provided. Some experience with watercolor is helpful!
Bridget has enjoyed painting and teaching in watercolor for over 30 years. She lives in Green Bay, WI and exhibits in Door County at the Jack Anderson Gallery. Her teaching takes her all over the US. She has been awarded the Master Status in the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, as well as signature membership in the Wisconsin Watercolor Society. She has exhibited nationally, including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She has been included in a number of books.
For more information visit her website: www.bridgetaustin.com |
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Joe Fettingis Watercolor Workshop
Friday, April 27 & Saturday, April 28, 2007 9:30 – 4:00pm $120.00
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This special 2 day workshop will focus on how to move shapes in colors and values in your painting to establish movement and balance in your watercolor. We are going to learn how these principles of painting apply to painting people and landscapes. The workshop will also include working with different levels of moisture and how to glaze colors. How to mix colors to get strong colors and to avoid and control muddy colors. There will be 6 - 7 small demos throughout the day with a lot of technique on brush handling.
Mr. Fettingis grew up in South America and then came to Chicago where he lived & worked as an illustrator and designer. He is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and has been published in the cover story of the American Artist magazine, International Artist and Palette Talk magazines. He has been featured in the books Splash 6, Painting Color and the Best of Watercolors 2.
Joe has been painting watercolors for over 35 years. He has been traveling and teaching workshops for over 20 years all over the U.S.A. and Canada. For more information visit his website: www.jfettingis.com |
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Janet Bloch Exhibiting Professionalism
Saturday, March 3, 2007, 11:00 - 5:00 and Sunday, March 4, 2007, 9:30 – 4:00 $140.00 |
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Janet Bloch, creator of Artist’s Road to Success, has had over ten years of experience helping artists achieve their goals. Her specialty is helping artists move to the next level of their career. The purpose of Artist's Road To Success is to help artists advance to the next step of their careers by teaching them to create superior presentation tools and guiding them towards their strengths. No matter where you are right now, through inspiration, proper focus and support, Janet can help you move up the ladder to success. Saturday is for those who are beginning to exhibit professionally. The workshop will dispel some of the mysteries of why and how galleries want to receive your materials and who they want to do business with. The workshop will cover: slide quality, making CD’s, building your resume, artist statement, approach, professionalism and pricing of your artwork. She will also discuss some goal setting. Sunday’s workshop is for the advanced artist who has built up their resume with group shows and awards and is ready to pursue solo shows and/or gallery representation. The focus will be on putting together packets for galleries and solos shows. Attention will be given for each individual’s resume, statement and slides. There will be a group critique where each artist will receive feedback on the direction of the work and the presentation of it. Follow up after the workshop is included.
For more information visit her website: janetbloch.womanmade.net |
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Robert Krajecki Perspective Drawing
Mondays, 12:30 – 3:00 for the following 4 weeks:
February 19, 2007 February 26, 2007 March 5, 2007 March 12, 2007
$100.00 (4 weeks) |
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The ability to perceive in three dimensions is the key to accurate drawing. In this course you will learn the mechanics of linear perspective in a step by step format that is followed by practical exercises from life. Bob is considered an expert in this field, having taught perspective drawing for over 25 years.
Bob studied at the American Academy of Art in Chicago and at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. He majored in Watercolor painting. Later he taught the Fundamentals course at the American Academy of Art and later was chosen to teach the watercolor classes at the Academy when Mr. Irving Shapiro passed away. |
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Zhiwei Tu Portrait Demo
Saturday, February 17, 2007 1:00 – 4:00 $20.00
Mr. Tu received rigorous classical training in China after he was proclaimed a child prodigy at the age of seven. He has too many awards and accomplishments to mention them all. See several of his books at Mainstreet. They are an overview of the spectacular paintings of this gifted artist, who has created some of the most famous, dramatic and realistic art to come from China in the last fifty years. He is past president of the Oil Painters of America and still serving on the board. His recent trip to China in October included travel with several artists from the Chicago area for three weeks of painting in the countryside and small towns. The government of China is currently building a museum especially for Mr. Tu’s works.
Don’t miss this interesting presentation of how Mr. Tu works. Please pre-register. Size is limited.For more information visit his website: www.zhiweitufineart.com |
Don
Andrews is a nationally known watercolor artist and workshop
instructor. He is a past board member of the American Watercolor
Society. His paintings receive numerous awards in national
competitions. Don conducts workshops throughout the United States,
Canada, Mexico, Europe and Africa for over 25 years.
He is the author of 3
watercolor books and 6 Videos. He has numerous feature articles in
American Artist magazine and the Watercolor issue of American
Artist.
