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FALL 2008 WATERMEDIA WORKSHOP
Click on alphabet links below for detailed description and
instructor information. |
SPRING WORKSHOP
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1st Session: November 2 - 8, 2008 |
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A: Making Paintings More Personal and Stronger - Carole Barnes |
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Carole Barnes |
Carole Barnes, A.W.S., N.W.S.,
D.F., has a degree
in Art Education from Penn
State University. She has
received over 50 awards and has served
as NWS Juror and AWS Awards Juror. American Artist Magazine has
chosen her as acrylic teacher of the year.
This workshop
will focus on making your work stronger by exploring
your personal sense of color, line, shape, and texture.
Artists may work in acrylic, watercolor or any water
based paint. New ideas for collage will also be
presented.
The class will
consist of more individual critique time, lots of time
to paint plus demonstrations and new lecture.
Carole's experience and enthusiasm makes this a fun and
exciting class.
Website: www.brazosgallery.com |
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B: Master Class - Glenn Bradshaw |
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Glenn Bradshaw |
Glenn Bradshaw, A.W.S., N.W.S,
N.A., is a Professor Emeritus of Art from
the University of Illinois. His paintings
have been exhibited internationally,
and he is a frequent juror for national
exhibitions.
The first and second sessions,
Master Class, are for experienced,
self-directed artists who wish to have
an intense, productive work time in
a positive, constructed environment.
Each individual chooses to work
as desired and options for critiques
on their techniques and concepts.
This experienced instructor serves
as a resource, critic, guide, devils advocate and monitor. Emphasis is on
painting, with discussions relative to questions of interest to the group and
sharing from other participants.
Third session
will also be a Master Class but in addition to the
usual activities, emphasis will be placed on verbalizing
about your art with the goal of each person developing
a unique personal statement. Please bring any prior
statements that you have developed plus a writing tablet
and ball point pen. |
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C: Strenghting the
Contemporary Approach - George James |
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George James |
George
James, A.W.S.-
D.F., N.W.S., is a professor Emeritus of Art at
California State University Fullerton. Working on
synthetic paper with traditional watermedia, he has
taken the watercolor experience to a new level. This
area of research in watercolor has never been explored.
He has received a number of awards for the uniqueness
of his approach, including the following: AWS High
Winds Award (2007, 2003), NWS Silver Star Medal, AWS
Bronze Medal(2001, 1998) and the 1999 AWS Gold Medal.
This class will help you transform your paintings into
a strong, artistic, visual expression regardless of the
painting surface. Using surfaces such as canvas,
watercolor paper, illustration board, and alternative
surfaces, and any subject matter, the student will
learn to approach the subject in a more contemporary
style. Students will gain insights that reveal the
conceptual dynamics of design and materials.
Website:
www.georgejameswatercolor.com
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D. Dynamic Flowers -
Diane Maxey |
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Diane Maxey |
Diane Maxey uses her
degree in Art and Education from the University of North
Texas to lead students into floral watercolor
experiences which will enhance their complete painting
career. She will use lecture/discussions, slides
shows and demonstrations to direct the students into new
understandings of water color and design using flowers
as the subject. Diane's work has appeared in
numerous publications to include Splash 9, Splash 7,
Splash 5, and Shadow, Best of Watercolor Compositions,
The Best of Watercolor 2, The Best of Flower
Painting, and Freshen Your Painting with New Techniques
to name a few. Magazines showcasing her paintings
are International Artist Magazines and the Spring
2000 cover of Watercolor Magic.
Flowers for a week! Diane will lead the students
into a week of exciting watercolor techniques and design
concepts using flower as the subject. The class
will explore and dive into thrilling color mixing
theories and challenging design concepts which Diane uses
in her floral painting to have them stand out from all
other "poise" paintings. She will work with each
student to keep their paintings fresh and visually
appealing. She will wrap all of this information
into a fun, creative experience which will ignite the
student's work with new electricity.
Website: www.dianemaxey.com |
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E: Watercolor From
Within - Barbara Nechis |
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Barbara Nechis |
Barbara Nechis, A.W.S.,
was a faculty member of Parsons School of Design for
many year and taught seminars at Pratt Institute.
She is a renowned watercolorist and author of
Watercolor from the Heart and Watercolor the
Creative Experience.
This course is not designed for beginners. A
different idea/method will be demonstrated and explored
daily. You may choose to emphasize either abstract
or realistic forms. A wide range of subject matter
will be addressed, but the emphasis will be on the
concept, color and design. Come with an open mind
and be ready to explore.
Website:
www.barbaranechis.com
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F: Composition Based on
the Figure - Carla O'Connor |
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Carla O' Connor |
Carla O’Connor,
A.W.S., N.W.S., D.F., has award winning paintings that
are featured in numerous publications, including:
Artists Magazine, American Artists Magazine, and
International Artist Magazine.
The first session, Composition Based on the Figure,
stresses bold composition and strong design using the
human figure for inspiration. A different aspect of
design is the focus of each day’s lesson. There will be
a clothed model each morning.
The second
session, Advanced Figure Painting, is for the
experienced figure painter. This workshop will
take full advantage of time available with the clothed
model, emphasizing composition and individual style. Challenges will be presented dealing with design,
abstraction, shallow space and personal content.
There will be critique, demonstrations, and as much
one-on-one time as possible. Various water-based
media are welcome. No oils, please.
Website: www.carlaoconnor.com |
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G: Watercolor:
Technique, Design and Expression - Frank Webb |
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Frank Webb |
Frank Webb, A.W.S., N.W.S., D.F., is a
signature member of many watercolor
societies. He is a world-class painter who
has authored three books on painting and
design and has made several DVDs. Watercolor Magazine included him in the
top 20 watercolor instructors. He has
conducted workshops in all fifty states plus numerous
foreign locations. Frank is approachable and is
dedicated to increased understanding of the process of
art production.
In this session,
each day begins with a demonstration of how a subject is
conceived and designed. He uses a different
procedure with each daily demonstration, such as how to
divide paper, interpreting and recreating tonal values,
shape making and creating expressive color. After
the demo, he is available for consultation. Each
day concludes with an appreciation of each participant's
work.
Website:
www.artshow.com/webb
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2nd Session: November 9-15, 2008 |
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H: Master Class - Glenn Bradshaw |
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Glenn Bradshaw |
Glenn Bradshaw, A.W.S., N.W.S,
N.A., is a Professor Emeritus of Art from
the University of Illinois. His paintings
have been exhibited internationally,
and he is a frequent juror for national
exhibitions.
The first and second sessions,
Master Class, are for experienced,
self-directed artists who wish to have
an intense, productive work time in
a positive, constructed environment.
Each individual chooses to work
as desired and options for critiques
on their techniques and concepts.
This experienced instructor serves
as a resource, critic, guide, devils advocate and monitor. Emphasis is on
painting, with discussions relative to questions of interest to the group and
sharing from other participants.
Third session
will also be a Master Class but in addition to the
usual activities, emphasis will be placed on verbalizing
about your art with the goal of each person developing
a unique personal statement. Please bring any prior
statements that you have developed plus a writing tablet
and ball point pen. |
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I: Finding Your Voice in Paint - William B. (Skip) Lawrence |
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William B. (Skip) Lawrence |
William B. (Skip) Lawrence, received a B.F.A. degree from the Maryland
Institute College of Art and M.A. degree from Towson University. His book,
Painting Light and Shadow in Watercolor, was published in 1994.
Skip is editor-and-chief of the The Palette Magazine.
After you have
explored all the "how too's" of painting, you are still
stuck with the "why?" Without a clear
declaration of what one wants to say in one's painting,
it can become just an imitation of someone else's work.
Skip challenges painter to rewrite the rules their way,
to consider their choices and shake up their status quo.
Through lecture, demonstration and critique, Skip guides
each painter to refine their intention and express it in new and honest
ways. No one else but you can say what you want to
say in paint-why settle for less? With insight, warmth and humor,
Skip brings out the best in each painter.
Website:
www.skiplawrence.com
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J: Open Painting/Critique Studio - Katherine
Chang Liu |
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Katherine Chang Liu |
Katherine Chang Liu, N.W.S., is a full- time
exhibiting artist whose recent shows are in the
US and Europe. Aside from teaching and serving
as juror for competitive shows, Katherine has
been working as an invited curator for galleries
in Santa Fe, San Francisco and Santa Monica. She
has been teaching at Springmaid since 1987.
This session is for artists who need a thorough
evaluation of his/her body of work to date.
The
workshop is set up like a working studio; artists
work independently in their own approaches in
any watermedia. The participant provides no
more than 12 slides or actual paintings of recent
work for an in-depth private discussion of his or
her strengths and individuality. A second private critique, derived from work
done in class, will suggest adjustments, if any, to the artists’ visual language.
The week will end with group critique. Note: Due to the allergic reactions
of some artists, no oils, please. |
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K: Painting the Figure
From Photographs: Lessons in Seeing and Editing - Ted Nuttall |
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Ted Nuttall |
Ted Nuttall,
is a signature member of NWS, the Transparent
Watercolor Society of America, and Watercolor West.
He is a figurative watercolorist whose painting
expression was born out of observation of people, his
experiences and travels as a youth in a career Air Force
family and a twenty-five year career in graphic design.
Ted is the quintessential people watcher, a habit
that is engendered an intuitive ability to capture in
his paintings the quiet, underlying character of his
subjects. His work continues to win awards in
juried exhibitions, his workshops and classes have
benefited many through his personal and insightful
instruction.
Though often viewed as
intimidating and challenging, painting the figure
can be just as approachable as a still life and
landscape and brings with its accomplishment a
unique satisfaction and reward. Ted
will discuss the pitfalls and pulses of painting from
photographic reference as well as how to
achieve spontaneity, character, and life in your
paintings. Class will include daily demonstrations
and one-on-one interaction with class members.
As he shares his approach to figure and specific
techniques he uses to bring excitement to his work, you
will find your paintings taking on a new life and you
will have great fun in the process.
Website:
www.tednuttall.com |
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L: Advanced Figure
Painting- Carla O'Connor |
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Carla O'Connor |
Carla O’Connor, A.W.S., N.W.S., D.F., has
award winning paintings that are featured
in numerous publications, including: Artists
Magazine, American Artists Magazine, and
International Artist Magazine.
The first session, Composition Based on
the Figure, stresses bold composition and
strong design using the human figure for inspiration. A different aspect
of design is the focus of each day’s lesson.
There will be a clothed model
each morning.
The second session,
Advanced Figure Painting, is for the experienced figure
painter. This workshop take full advantage of the
time available with clothed model, emphasizing
composition and individual style. Challenges will
be presented dealing with design, abstraction, shallow
space and personal content. There will be
critiques, demonstrations, and as much one-on-one time
as possible. Various water-based media are
welcome. No oils, please.
Website: www.carlaoconnor.com |
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M: Designing from the
Heart and Mind - Marilyn Hughey Phillis |
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Marilyn Hughey Phillis |
Marilyn Hughey Phillis,
A.W.S., N.W.S.,
from Wheeling, WV., has exhibited nationally and
internationally. she founded the international creative
seminar, "Stretching Boundaries for Creative People"
sponsored by the Ohio Watercolor Society. She is
the author of Watermedia Techniques for Releasing
the Creative Spirit, and authored numerous articles in
art magazines, books and journals including a chapter in
the book, Bridging Time and Space, Essays on Layered
Art.
She is a respected juror, teacher, and writer and serves
as editor of the AWS newsletter.
This class works best for those who have had some
fundamental training in painting skills and are ready to
move beyond that to more expressive work.
Developing a successful work takes experience, painting
skills and heart expression. The mind can create
blocks to hinder the flow of creativity. This
class will strive to open minds by using what helps in
design/compositional ideas and skills and by adding to
this is the song of the individual to make a unique
artist's statement. Discussion, critiques, slides,
demos and painting explorations will give students
increased confidence in creating more personal work.
The validity of both abstract and representational work
will be explored.
Website: www.mhphillis.com |
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N: Design and Personal Style with Limited Models - Alex Powers |
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Alex Powers |
Alex Powers lives in Myrtle Beach, SC and this is his fifty-third time as an
instructor at Springmaid Beach. He exhibits in galleries and among his
many national juried exhibition awards is the Gold Medal in the 1997
American Watercolor Society Exhibition. His book, Painting People in
Watercolor – A Design Approach, is out of print.
Design and Personal Style with Limited Models, will be
based on 8 slides, originals or color photos of work that you bring from home.
At your individual consultation, we will discuss your content (expression)
and direction, and work
toward achieving that
goal. Also, included will
be three slide programs,
a demonstration, group
critiques of class work and
individual help. Models
available 2 full days only.
All media (except oils).
Website: www.alexpowersart.com
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3rd Session: November 16-22, 2008 |
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O: Figure Painting in Watercolor - Don Andrews |
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Don Andrews |
Don Andrews, A.W.S., is a graduate of
Ringling School of Art and past board
director of the American Watercolor Society.
He has conducted over 200 workshops
throughout the USA, Canada and Mexico
and is the author of Interpreting the Figure
in Watercolor. Interpreting the Landscape in Watercolor, and Rough Sketches,
Short Stories of a Traveling Artist, as well as the
video Making Watercolor Glow.
Artists will benefit from a
more intimate understanding of color and
its possibilities.
Addressing the figure as the
subject for a painting with the same artistic
freedom employed when attempting other subjects in nature is the central
theme of Don’s figure class. This class is geared to intermediate and advanced
painters who are looking for a challenge.
Website:
www.donandrews.net
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P: Master Class - Glenn Bradshaw |
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Glenn Bradshaw |
Glenn Bradshaw, A.W.S., N.W.S,
N.A., is a Professor Emeritus of Art from
the University of Illinois. His paintings
have been exhibited internationally,
and he is a frequent juror for national
exhibitions.
The first and second sessions,
Master Class, are for experienced,
self-directed artists who wish to have
an intense, productive work time in
a positive, constructed environment.
Each individual chooses to work
as desired and options for critiques
on their techniques and concepts.
This experienced instructor serves
as a resource, critic, guide, devils advocate and monitor. Emphasis is on
painting, with discussions relative to questions of interest to the group and
sharing from other participants.
Third session
will also be a Master Class but in addition to the
usual activities, emphasis will be placed on verbalizing
about your art with the goal of each person developing
a unique personal statement. Please bring any prior
statements that you have developed plus a writing tablet
and ball point pen. |
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Q: Stained Paper
and Collage - Gerald Brommer |
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Gerald F. Brommer |
Gerald F. Brommer, N.W.S., A.W.S., W.C.W.S., R.M.N.W.S., is author of
numerous books and articles in art
educational journals. His most recent
book, Emotional Content: How to
Create Paintings that Communicate,
was published in 2003. Jerry has
twelve instructional video tapes, including “Watercolor in Action-Responding
to Nature” and “Exploring Watercolor from Location to Studio”.
A studio course designed to take you in new directions
using either acrylics or watercolors combined with
college, this workshop will feature design
exercises which lead directly into designing with the
subject matter of your choice. The goals of the
workshop are to help you achieve freedom of expression,
learn to respond to surfaces, develop ways to abstract
landscape imagery and enjoy the process of exploring a
new means of expansion.
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R: Smashing
Abstracts! - Louise Cadillac |
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Louise Cadillac
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Louise Cadillac, a top award winning painter and printmaker,
is also a popular juror of national competitions and a
published author many art magazines and book articles.
She was also awarded the Vincent Van Gogh
Plaque for Outstanding Leadership in Arts
Education.
This workshop is
designed for the artist who is interested in learning
what to do with the beautiful, bright and crazy shapes
and colors that you have experimented with.
Besides some demos on the Cadillac method of layering
and techniques, students will study several methods of
pulling exciting experiments into smashing paintings.
Students should have some experience in working with
acrylic paints and with collage processes.
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S: Seeing the
Light Representational Watercolor - Linda Doll |
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Linda Doll
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Linda Doll,
A.W.S., N.W.S., is a teacher of both national and
international workshops, and has work included in
several art publications.
The focus of this
workshop will be seeing understanding and capturing
sunlight, shade and shadow. Techniques for
sketching, drawing and completing painting studies, as
well as the use of the grid to enlarge these to painting
size, will be demonstrated. Beginners are
welcomed. Advanced students will be given
individual challenges.
Website:
www.lindadoll.com
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T: Watercolor Monotype
Workshop - Kathleen Kuchar |
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Kathleen Kuchar |
Kathleen Kuchar, who holds
an MFA from Wichita State
University, is Professor Emeritus
of Art at Fort Hays State
University, Kansas. She is the
recipient of the 1980 Fort Hays
State University’s top professor
award; 1993 Kansas Governor’s
Visual Artist and the Fort Hays
State University’s Distinguished Scholar, 1998.
This session is a painterly type of printmaking and is easily learned. It is
a “studio-friendly” method of working since there are no smelly or toxic
materials. An image is painted with watercolor onto a Plexiglass or Mylar
plate. After the painting is dry, it is transferred to a sheet of damp printmaking
or watercolor paper with the aid of a printing press or by a brayer, roller,
or wooden spoon. You will explore several techniques including two-plated
printing, Frottage, hand printing, Assemblagraph and Chine Colle.
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U: From Abstraction to
Realism Through Design - John Salminen |
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John Salminen |
John Salminen, A.W.S.
-D.F., N.W.S., has won over 100 awards in
national and international shows, including the American
Watercolor Society Gold Medal and the National
Watercolor Society Silver Star. His work is widely
represented in national and international publications,
and he has recently release a DVD entitled, A Designed
Approach to Abstraction.
The workshop will
begin with pure abstraction and conclude with realism.
His non-threatening approach to abstraction will
encourage representational painters to experiment with a
different style and will challenge experienced abstract
painter to expand their possibilities in expressing
their creative voices. Having completed a
successful abstraction participants development of a
realistic piece. There will be demos, critiques,
and individual help. Artist will learn to use design as
a bridge between abstraction and realism.
Website:
www.johnsalminen.com
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