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Current Workshops:
INVITE A MASTERPIECE
$150.00
Location: Sedona Arts Center
Workshop Dates: 9/21/2010 - 10/19/2010
Contact Person: Debbie Winslow, Sedona Arts Center

"Tree of Life" 24x36
First Place, Sedona Arts Center annual show, 2008
What does it take to paint your very best possible painting? Let's explore that!
The goal of this unique class is to create at least one painting that you and others will consider one of your best paintings ever, or maybe several that are interrelated.

First we will examine basic principles found in great art and look at some masterful examples.
Then we will explore how to invite inspiration, plan a great composition, work out your values, and mix harmonious colors, lay in an underpainting and develop the painting itself through intentional and intelligent  brushwork. You will receive frequent individual feedback as well as group guidance throughout each step of the process.  Throughout the class, we will refer back to core principles that will help you to see ways to analyze what would improve your painting each step of the way.

Recommended for both professional and non-professional artists of an intermediate level, with some knowledge of drawing, color mixing, composition and basic painting technique. 

 
PASTEL WORKSHOP at SAGUARO LAKE RANCH
$275.00
Location: Saguaro Lake Ranch, 40 min. from Phoenix
Workshop Dates: 3/18/2011 - 3/19/2011
Contact Person: Susan Pitcairn

Join national award-winning landscape artist Susan Pitcairn at a charming desert guest ranch near Phoenix this March for two day pastel workshop, friendship, great meals, great weather and a unique opportunity to discover or further your plein air skills.

Here you will also find rugged mountains, huge saguaro cacti, wildflowers, a lovely river, rustic architecture, horses and cowboys: the subjects are endless!

Family-run, friendly Saguaro Lake Ranch is also a perfect place to relax, with miles of hiking, trail rides, a charming lodge and swimming pool, plus a show of wildflowers in the lush Sonoran desert surrounding the resort. Trails ascend to vast panoramic views of Saguaro Lake and distant mountain ranges, while ancient saguaro cacti and the golden Bulldog Mountains tower nearby. Relax with other ranch guests (including a meeting of veterinarians) under starry skies around evening campfires in an atmosphere of true Western hospitality. 

She and Cody DeLong have taught several joint workshops at this location that have been well-received. 

•  SCHEDULE AND PRICE OPTIONS •
OPTION 1:    PASTELS MINI-WORKSHOP plus ROOM & BOARD: $275 

Includes 1 night lodging, 4 delicious meals, and 1.5 days of demonstrations, painting and individual guidance, including two group pastel sessions from 12:30-3 pm Friday and Saturday.
Arrive by 11:30 am. Friday March 18, 2011( lunch at 12). 
Depart Saturday March 18, 2011 after 3. 

+ $20 to use instructors' materials (pastels, paper, supports)
+ $30 to upgrade to single room if available or necessary (pay on arrival)

OPTION 2:  PASTEL MINI-WORKSHOP ONLY (for Other Ranch Guests): $80

These two midday sessions ONLY, on Friday and Saturday, are designed for concurrent ranch guests (veterinarians at Dr. Richard Pitcairn's meeting on a long lunch break!)
Includes two group pastel sessions from 12:30-3 pm. The first is Friday March 18 and the second is Saturday March 19, 2011. 
Class size in these sessions is limited to 10 total, including Option 1 & 2 participants.

+ $20  to use instructors' materials (pastels, paper, supports)
BOTH OPTIONS: REGISTER ONLINE HERE 

 Supplies: Click here for Susan's recommendations for a lightweight setup for plein air pastels.

 

 

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