2006 Week-Long Workshops
ANITA JOHNSON (CLASS CANCELED by Artist [3/06])
OIL: Still Life April 30-May 5 '06
All Levels Studio Class
Anita Johnson will focus on the principles of still-life painting and their execution on canvas. A great workshop to either begin or improve your skills, each class will start with a demonstration. Students will receive daily individual & group critiques. Anita is a very popular instructor in Rockport, Massachusetts, and has held numerous workshops there. She’s a member of the Guild of Boston Artists and has won many awards in the United States & Italy.
OIL: Still Life April 30-May 5 '06
All Levels Studio Class
Anita Johnson will focus on the principles of still-life painting and their execution on canvas. A great workshop to either begin or improve your skills, each class will start with a demonstration. Students will receive daily individual & group critiques. Anita is a very popular instructor in Rockport, Massachusetts, and has held numerous workshops there. She’s a member of the Guild of Boston Artists and has won many awards in the United States & Italy.
JACK PARDUE PSA
www.parduestudio.com
PASTEL May 7-12 '06
All Levels Outdoor & Studio
Jack Pardue believes in using high-key colors & therefore is known as a colorist. Workshop participants will learn to isolate a specific portion of a landscape without being overwhelmed by the expansiveness of the view before them. They’ll learn the importance of executing an accurate yet loose drawing with competent composition & design before moving on to color & value. Jack will give at-the-easel instruction.
Lisa’s Farm
DOMENIC DiSTEFANO AWS
WATERCOLOR May 14-19 '06
All Levels Outdoors & Studio
Domenic DiStefano is well-known for his bold & free style, good design, & the ability to apply them in the setting of transparent watercolor. A dynamic painter and instructor, his workshops stress design, composition, & balance of color, while emphasizing values & simplifying perspective problems. He has given demonstrations & workshops throughout the United States. As the author of Painting Dynamic Watercolor and a member of many prominent art associations, his paintings have received numerous national & regional awards.
WATERCOLOR May 14-19 '06
All Levels Outdoors & Studio
Domenic DiStefano is well-known for his bold & free style, good design, & the ability to apply them in the setting of transparent watercolor. A dynamic painter and instructor, his workshops stress design, composition, & balance of color, while emphasizing values & simplifying perspective problems. He has given demonstrations & workshops throughout the United States. As the author of Painting Dynamic Watercolor and a member of many prominent art associations, his paintings have received numerous national & regional awards.
www.BarbaraNechis.com
WATERCOLOR May 21-26 '06
All Levels Studio Class
Barbara Nechis is widely known for her innovative, lyrical paintings and creative approach to watercolor. Nature is the prevailing theme in her works. In her teaching, she emphasizes color, design, and concept. Students may pursue either abstract or realistic forms in this class. Barbara will demonstrate a variety of techniques. Workshop participnts are certain to come away with abundant ideas on how to create new and innovative paintings.
Art Museum in Spring
HOWARD N. WATSON
www.hnwatson.com
WATERCOLOR June 4-9 '06
All Levels Outdoors & Studio
Howard N. Watson, a resident of Pennsylvania, is an enthusiastic instructor who stresses design and strong use of color. He’s a nationally and internationally known watercolorist and illustrator who offers workshops both in the United States and abroad. Mr. Watson’s work has been commissioned by former President Jimmy Carter and purchased by Perry Como, former President Bill Clinton, and many other famous persons.
www.hnwatson.com
WATERCOLOR June 4-9 '06
All Levels Outdoors & Studio
Howard N. Watson, a resident of Pennsylvania, is an enthusiastic instructor who stresses design and strong use of color. He’s a nationally and internationally known watercolorist and illustrator who offers workshops both in the United States and abroad. Mr. Watson’s work has been commissioned by former President Jimmy Carter and purchased by Perry Como, former President Bill Clinton, and many other famous persons.
www.PhyllisRutigliano.com
WATERCOLOR: Figure June 11-16 '06
All Levels Studio Class
Phyllis Rutigliano, a delightful and dynamic instructor, is a national award-winning watercolorist and dedicated teacher. Unity, strength and heart are the touchstones of her approach to painting. Phyllis believes in expressing the essence of the figure by allowing watercolor to freely follow its own fluid laws. Drawing, design, unity, fresh color & value structure lay the foundation. Phyllis will show you how to paint the human figure with the same ease as any other subject.
Old Blue Eyes / Old Salt
PAUL LEVEILLE
www.PaulLeveilleStudio.com
WATERCOLOR, OIL, PASTEL: Portrait June 18-23 '06
Intermediate & Advanced Studio Class
Paul Leveille is one of the nation’s top portrait painters and has been an enthusiastic & dedicated teacher for over 20 years. Paul executes individual portrait demonstrations in each medium during the first days of class, concentrating on the big light and dark shapes, rather than line. Paul shares a step-by-step approach to achieving a dynamic portrait. He is the author of:
Drawing Expressive Portraits
Painting Expressive Portraits in Oil
Painting Expressive Portraits in Pastel.
www.PaulLeveilleStudio.com
WATERCOLOR, OIL, PASTEL: Portrait June 18-23 '06
Intermediate & Advanced Studio Class
Paul Leveille is one of the nation’s top portrait painters and has been an enthusiastic & dedicated teacher for over 20 years. Paul executes individual portrait demonstrations in each medium during the first days of class, concentrating on the big light and dark shapes, rather than line. Paul shares a step-by-step approach to achieving a dynamic portrait. He is the author of:
Drawing Expressive Portraits
Painting Expressive Portraits in Oil
Painting Expressive Portraits in Pastel.
OIL: Landscape June 25-June 30 '06
All levels Studio & Outdoors
David P Curtis has been teaching the art of plein air painting for a decade. David strives to inspire his students as he instructs them in the fundamentals of painting out-of-doors, how to interpret light & atmosphere through the use of color, brush, & canvas. He stresses the art of composing from nature as its ever-changing light & weather offers students the challenge, whatever their artistic experience, to create their own work of art.
Sarah
Bouquet in Blue Basket
LARRY BLOVITS
PASTEL & OIL: Portrait & Landscape July 9-14 '06
All Levels Outdoors & Studio
Larry Blovits is an outstanding, award-winning artist for both portraiture & landscapes, a signature member to many prestigious art association, and a very popular and dedicated instructor with over 45 years teaching experience. A former college professor for 26 years, Larry stresses the basic fundamentals as the solid foundation for any work of art. Distributing many instructional handout sheets at the workshop, Larry will re-enforce this with demonstrations and lectures in both oil and pastel (although he can give assistance in any painting media). With concentration on the studio portrait (placement, getting a likeness, proportion, mixing the right color, lighting the model), and painting the landscape in plein air (weather permitting), students will receive constant instruction and assistance every day. Not only has Larry won countless awards for both portraits and landscapes, he is also the author of "Pastel for the Serious Beginner" - Watson-Guptill, and " No Experience Required, Sketching & Drawing" - North Light. You won't want to miss his workshop.
PASTEL & OIL: Portrait & Landscape July 9-14 '06
All Levels Outdoors & Studio
Larry Blovits is an outstanding, award-winning artist for both portraiture & landscapes, a signature member to many prestigious art association, and a very popular and dedicated instructor with over 45 years teaching experience. A former college professor for 26 years, Larry stresses the basic fundamentals as the solid foundation for any work of art. Distributing many instructional handout sheets at the workshop, Larry will re-enforce this with demonstrations and lectures in both oil and pastel (although he can give assistance in any painting media). With concentration on the studio portrait (placement, getting a likeness, proportion, mixing the right color, lighting the model), and painting the landscape in plein air (weather permitting), students will receive constant instruction and assistance every day. Not only has Larry won countless awards for both portraits and landscapes, he is also the author of "Pastel for the Serious Beginner" - Watson-Guptill, and " No Experience Required, Sketching & Drawing" - North Light. You won't want to miss his workshop.
WATERCOLOR: Florals July 16-21 '06
All Levels Studio & Outdoors
Janet Walsh’s (AWS) workshops offer a unique opportunity for beginners as well as advanced painters to grow as artists. Watercolor & floral setups are used as tools for the creative process. Janet begins each day with warm-up exercises. Using flowers as live models, either in the studio or out in the garden, Janet shares the thought process that goes into creating a floral setup. She uses a hands-on approach as she guides students to consider value, shape, size, color, rhythm & composition in setting up their own bouquets. Janet’s book Watercolor Made Easy has been reprinted many times.
Montepulciano
River Inagh Cascades
FRANK WEBB AWS
http://www.artshow.com/webb
WATERCOLOR August 13-18 '06
All Levels Outdoors & Studio
Frank Webb is one of the nation’s premier watercolor teachers. A dynamic instructor, he brings enthusiasm to his classes, making painting an exhilarating enterprise. Frank offers a sophisticated approach to watercolor & seeks to inspire artistic self-discovery rather than have students replicate his own style. He stresses the importance of how the artist sees before the painting process begins. He supports discussions about the synthesis of abstraction & realism with clear, dramatic demonstrations.
http://www.artshow.com/webb
WATERCOLOR August 13-18 '06
All Levels Outdoors & Studio
Frank Webb is one of the nation’s premier watercolor teachers. A dynamic instructor, he brings enthusiasm to his classes, making painting an exhilarating enterprise. Frank offers a sophisticated approach to watercolor & seeks to inspire artistic self-discovery rather than have students replicate his own style. He stresses the importance of how the artist sees before the painting process begins. He supports discussions about the synthesis of abstraction & realism with clear, dramatic demonstrations.
www.mcfarlane@aol.com
WATERCOLOR August 20-25 '06
All Levels Outdoors
Jim McFarlane is a popular & sought-after instructor, known for putting his students at ease, presenting them with clearly defined goals, & providing individual instruction and constructive critiquing. He presents a series of stimulating demonstrations and exercises in composition via the expressive use of color, pigment application, and dynamic calligraphic brushwork, all designed to encourage well-planned yet spontaneous watercolor paintings. Students will have ample opportunity to put his lessons into practice in their own original paintings – not to simply record the subject, but creatively interpret it. Jim has authored articles for Watercolor Magic and Watercolor Basics.
Monhegan Dry Dock
Winter Haven
ROBERT HOFFMAN
http://www.hoffmanart.com
OIL, PASTEL, ACRYLIC September 10-15 '06
All Levels Studio & Outdoors
Robert Hoffman is an excellent & enthusiastic plein air instructor, winning many awards for his work. His class will cover 11 basic principles of composition. Students may work in the medium of their choice. Workshop participants will grow their skills by seeing and doing as they paint on location in beautiful Bucks County. They’ll learn: how to use temperature & value to express atmosphere & light, 7 ways to create the illusion of depth, how to achieve a strong statement through value & simplicity, and how to quickly block-in using shapes, value & color. Robert will monitor each student’s progress & give individual help as needed.
http://www.hoffmanart.com
OIL, PASTEL, ACRYLIC September 10-15 '06
All Levels Studio & Outdoors
Robert Hoffman is an excellent & enthusiastic plein air instructor, winning many awards for his work. His class will cover 11 basic principles of composition. Students may work in the medium of their choice. Workshop participants will grow their skills by seeing and doing as they paint on location in beautiful Bucks County. They’ll learn: how to use temperature & value to express atmosphere & light, 7 ways to create the illusion of depth, how to achieve a strong statement through value & simplicity, and how to quickly block-in using shapes, value & color. Robert will monitor each student’s progress & give individual help as needed.
DRAWING, PASTEL September 17-22 '06
All Levels Outdoor Class
Stanley Maltzman is a highly acclaimed landscape artist, author & instructor. During the workshop, Stan will demonstrate techniques using drawing media such as charcoal, graphite, conte, pastel pencil and pastel. His teaching themes will include composition, both improvised & planned. Art is the business of seeing, and Stan has designed his drawing class to encourage students to learn to see and enjoy working outdoors. Teaching themes will include composition, improvised & planned drawing, and capturing the mood of the moment. He’s the author of:
Drawing Nature & Drawing Trees.
Along the Merced
Reflections
URANIA CHRISTY TARBET PSA
OIL, PASTEL September 24-29 '06
All Levels Outdoors
Urania Christy Tarbet is a highly-acclaimed artist whose workshops reflect her painting style. She shows her students how to work with the palette knife to create thick, bold, imposto strokes that grab & hold the light. She helps her students to achieve bright high-key paintings that are her hallmark. She’s the Founder & President of the International Association of Pastel Societies, established in 1994. Her work has won major awards in pastel societies all over the world and has been exhibited throughout the United States, France, Canada, & Mexico. She’s been included in ten “how-to-” art books and has been the subject of articles in American Artist, The Artist Magazine, Art Review, and Leisure Painter.
OIL, PASTEL September 24-29 '06
All Levels Outdoors
Urania Christy Tarbet is a highly-acclaimed artist whose workshops reflect her painting style. She shows her students how to work with the palette knife to create thick, bold, imposto strokes that grab & hold the light. She helps her students to achieve bright high-key paintings that are her hallmark. She’s the Founder & President of the International Association of Pastel Societies, established in 1994. Her work has won major awards in pastel societies all over the world and has been exhibited throughout the United States, France, Canada, & Mexico. She’s been included in ten “how-to-” art books and has been the subject of articles in American Artist, The Artist Magazine, Art Review, and Leisure Painter.
CHUCK McLACHLAN
www.chuckmclachlan.com
WATERCOLOR, OILS October 8-13 '06
All Levels Outdoors & Studio
Chuck McLachlin’s objective in his workshops is to help students enhance their personal art abilities. He covers composition, value, & color, stressing basic picture-making elements. He answers questions about how to start the painting, what to paint, what size it should be, and then deals with the biggest question--what does it take to make a successful painting? Each student gets one-to-one attention with positive, clear critiquing. Beginners & experienced painters alike can expect an “I’ll show you” answer. Demonstrations & understandable information laced with humor make Chuck’s workshops an invaluable experience.
Edmond Bacon
Offering
PAUL DuSOLD
www.pauldusold.com
OIL: Figure July 6-9 '06
All Levels Studio Class
Paul DuSold is a member of the faculty at Phila-delphia’s Fleisher Art Memorial & the Woodmere Art Museum. Paul is a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher in both drawing and painting the figure and on the fundamentals and principles of color, light, and shadow and scale of forms. He is anexcellent instructor and you will leave this workshop with a greater ability to paint the figure well.
www.pauldusold.com
OIL: Figure July 6-9 '06
All Levels Studio Class
Paul DuSold is a member of the faculty at Phila-delphia’s Fleisher Art Memorial & the Woodmere Art Museum. Paul is a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher in both drawing and painting the figure and on the fundamentals and principles of color, light, and shadow and scale of forms. He is anexcellent instructor and you will leave this workshop with a greater ability to paint the figure well.
CHRISTINE LaFUENTE
OIL: Still Life July 27-30 '06
All Levels Studio Class
Christine LaFuente is a painter who uses color & texture to depict commonplace objects. At close range her rather small works seem out of focus but from farther away they gain in sharpness. The key to her painting & teaching is her understanding of how sunlight impacts common shapes & forms and she shares this with her students. She has exhibited her work at many solo exhibitions.
on a Macintosh