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Painting the Vineyards in Summer at Niagara-on-the-Lake

Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, 2013
2 day weekend workshop      Saturday and Sunday
enrollment limited to 12 participants hosted by Peller and Hillebrand Estates
  
fees: $395 CDN includes instruction, transportation to the sites around the vineyards, morning coffee, luncheon, on both days, as well as a wine reception.
  
Peller Estates will provide referrals to the wide range of accommodation available in the area. To book please call Guest Relations at Peller Estates Winery at 1-888-673-5537 ext 2.

Painting in outdoor light makes for exciting rewards and challenges. In this special two-day summer weekend workshop set in the vineyards of Niagara-on-the-Lake participants will explore the effect of outdoor light on color and tone.

The vineyards provide a wonderful pastoral setting to explore color, design and composition in plein air painting. New this year participants will have the option of working from the live model in the vineyard setting in outdoor light.

While working in oil is recommended participants will be welcome to use mediums of their choice including watercolor, pastel or acrylic. Previous experience in outdoor painting while helpful is not necessary, all levels of experience are welcome. The only requirement is an intense enthusiasm for painting in fresh air. Additional information is available on request.

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Painting Plein Air in Steamboat Springs Colorado!

Thursday, July 25 - Sunday, July 28, 2013
Four-day workshop
fee $650, all levels of experience welcome
For further information contact:
Susan Gill Jackson   studio phone 970-870-9286   cell phone 970-846-1986
for registration follow this link, www.steamboatgallery.com

Painting in outdoor light makes presents exciting rewards and opportunities. Expand your painting knowledge with distinguished artist, Joseph Peller. In this special four-day summer workshop set in the breath taking beauty of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, participants will explore the effect of outdoor light on color and tone.

The diversity of the natural topography of Steamboat Springs, from rugged wilderness to sweeping ranch pastorals, provides a wide range of painting experiences for every artist. Developing compositional studies and responding quickly to the vagaries of outdoor light will be emphasized. Mr. Peller’s extensive experience in plein air painting and unique understanding of color and light brings his special expertise to this stunning mountain destination.

While working in oil is recommended, participants are welcome to use mediums of their choice. Students will be encouraged to develop their own ideas to inform their vision with craft and take advantage of their own artistic temperaments. Historical precedents and artists will be referenced whenever possible. Previous experience in outdoor painting while helpful is not necessary. All levels of experience are welcome. The only requirement is an intense enthusiasm for plein air painting.

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