Dates: May 19 -May 23, 2008 Cost: $550.00 (See details below) Contact: Marc R. Hanson paintbox1@frontiernet.net The purpose of this workshop is to reinforce the 'basics' in your approach to painting. How to effectively structure a painting from 'concept' to the last brush stroke, re-examining your understanding of 'value' relationships, how they relate to color relationships, and how that understanding makes for a stronger painting. I will emphasize simplifying masses, value, color, and details in your studies in order to more effectively communicate your idea to the viewer. It is not a class where you will leave with a collection of finished paintings ready for framing, but you will leave with a better understanding of how to structure a painting from the ground up. Demonstrations, exercises, plenty of painting time, critiques at the easel and as a group, will fill the 5 days of this workshop. There will be some group lecture and discussion, but I'm a firm believer that it's the work "on the ground" that does a student the most good and I like to devote as much time as possible during a workshop to more painting, less talking. The class is open to painters of any level working in oil paints or pastels. We will be painting outside no matter the weather. If you are a pastelist and paint in another more 'weather worthy' medium, I'd suggest bringing it along in addition to the pastels just in case. Times: 9AM- 5PM , A one hour break for lunch 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Cost: The cost is $550.00 with a non-refundable Deposit of $100.00 dollars due at sign up to reserve a place in the class. The Balance of $450.00 is due by MAY 1, 2008. This is the cut-off date for enrollment and the receipt of the deposit. After this date I will turn to the waiting list to fill any spaces in the class that are available. *We'll meet at least one night ( weather dependent ) for painting 'Nocturnes' as a group. This will require the purchase of a Mighty Bright 'Full Spectrum' book light. They're available at Borders Books for about $20.00, or online. I'll send a link to that address when you register for class. *Cancellation Policy- No deposits refunded, unless I have to cancel the class for unavoidable reasons. If you have to cancel, I need to be notified before May 19, 2008. Only then will the Balance, if paid, be refunded. To sign up, email this announcement back to me with your mailing address, phone number and send a 'Deposit' check for $100.00 made out to: Marc Hanson. I will send a confirmation back when the check has been received. The class is limited to 20 students, minimum number to hold the workshop is 8 students. Sign ups are first come - first served and will be registered as deposits are received. Supply lists, location directions, lodging information (lodging is up to each participant to secure on his/her own at the participants expense), and maps will be provided as we approach the dates and as the class registrations fill. Thank you.

Plein air painting in Park City

Tuition: $380                   
Studio Fee: materials list
Enrollment Limit: 15

Description:  Painting outdoors en plein air, which is French for working in the open air, this workshop will emphasis the study of light and its effects on landscape.  Composition, drawing, value, color, brush stroke as relates to visual expression will be explored.  Workshop will cover the basics of using oil paints, as well as more advanced methods of applying paint. 

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Activities:  Students will be painting twice a day: morning and early evenings, engaging in a wide variety of subject matter and lighting environments.  Beginners and advanced painters alike are welcome and encouraged to work at their own pace.

Instructor: Doug Braithwaite received his Bachelors of Fine Art (University of Utah,1991) with painting and drawing emphasis studying under Paul Davis, Dave Dornan, Tony Smith, Doug Snow, Ed Maryon. He is a full time painter living in Sunset, Utah, enjoying widespread representation by many galleries and the recipient of numerous awards.  Braithwaite has taught aspiring painters the craft of becoming an artist.

NEW! Dusty Boots AND Splattered paint—Science and Art in the Backcountry
Start: June 19 at 9 a.m., Gardiner , MT
End: June 22 at 4 p.m.
Location: Slough Creek
Instructors: George Bumann, M.S. and Aaron Schuerr
$440
Limit: 8
Pack up your paints and pencils, then hit the trail into the backcountry. All levels of experience are welcome! Learn how to observe and sketch wildlife, and the biology of the animals you paint. Practice techniques for landscapes, including composition, color, and perspective. Explore solutions to challenges such as depicting reflections and surfaces of water, interpreting wildlife accurately, and applying light and shadow. Figure out why a mountain looks the way it does, and how to render it with art. Each day you’ll hike to locations for field work, participate in basecamp discussions and lessons, and enjoy friendly critiques of everyone’s work. 

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This is an on location landscape painting workshop for painters working in either oils or pastels. All skill levels are welcome. We'll be painting at one of the countries most beautiful locations, the northwest coast of Michigan along the shores of Lake Michigan. Traverse City and the surrounding area abounds with some of the most attractive painting locations in the region. From the white sand beaches and aqua marine green waters, the plentiful cherry orchards and spectacular vineyards, there is more than enough to keep you occupied for your five day stay. My goal is to send you home with a pile of information, exercises and a new outlook on what is possible for you to do with your medium of choice, and the landscape. It is not my goal to be sure that you go home with a pile of framable paintings. I strongly believe that it's the perfect time to either review or learn more about the basics that make a good solid painting. We'll work through the five days with a series of exercises that are designed to reinforce your knowledge about drawing, value, composition, color and the other factors that make a painting successful. Hope to see you there.

$380 plus room fee* facilities >

The workshop will focus on presenting a strategy to paint out doors-in any light and with any subject matter. We will start withcompositional ideas, then value studies and then, finally, add color (nuts and bolts exercises). As the week progresses, we will move on to methodologies that I use in my work -value, tint, color. I will talk about brush stroke direction, size, and hierarchy. We will practice absolute color and relative color.

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Join this California artist to learn how to interpret Nature in terms of paint, using light and color to create form.  The aim of the class is to teach you to think, see, and express light and form. Color relationships, design/composition, simplifying, and the benefits of painting indoors/outdoors will be discussed, as well as how to design and build a painting that carries an intentional impact.

The class will offer demonstrations and individual instruction. We will focus on values, shapes, edges, and color as they relate to painting  working wet into wet to complete a painting in one session.

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Marc Hanson, living in Minnesota is a well seasoned workshop presenter and has developed a reputation as a great teacher.  Demonstrations, exercises, plenty of painting time, critiques at the easel and as a group.  There will be some group lecture and discussion, but I'm a firm believer that it's the work "on the ground" that does a student the most good.

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Bring your paints and palette to translate the complex beauty of New Mexico into the visual language of art. You’ll spend mornings and afternoons sketching and painting outdoors when the shadows are long and the color is rich. During these field sessions and in the classroom, we’ll discuss fundamentals of value, design, and color, and planning larger studio paintings from plein air studies. Instruction focuses on oil, but will include pastel, which shares many concepts and techniques.

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Xiangyuan Jie, native of Hunan, China, now living in Altanta, Georgia will present  a combination of on-location demos, in-studio slide shows and on-site critiques.  Join this master outdoor painter for an exciting and enjoyable week of amazing discovery!!

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Join this New Mexico artist for a comprehensive study which includes lectures, tricks and tips, marketing, outdoor painting, studio painting, photographing work, and evening portraiture life panting.    Michael will focus on the most important elements of representational painting which include drawing, values, edges, planes, and color.  The class will practice all the important exercises needed to improve their skills as painters including drawing, analyzing subjects, mixing paint, understanding and using tools, and developing meaningful strokes and edges.  Daily outdoor painting of rock bluffs, ponderosas, cedar, juniper trees, and water.

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