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Our Instructors are Nationally Known Award-Winning Professional Artists
June 8 - June 10
NANCY TANKERSLEY - Keeping it Fresh: Painting Figures from Photos
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $325
(Model fee not included)
For All Levels. Through lecture and painting exercises, Nancy will help you select photographs that will make great paintings. She will demonstrate her methods of working with photos in order to produce a painting that looks as though it were painted from life. Also discussed will be how to manipulate photographs on photo editing programs. You may work with photos brought from home or use those provided by Nancy. There will be a model for one morning session during the workshop. Click here for supply list. nancytankersley.com
Please note: Due to the Ironman EagleMan Triathlon event in Cambridge, this is a busy weekend on the Shore and lodging will be hard to find. We have reserved rooms at Easton's Promise, McDaniel House, and The Magnolia House bed and breakfasts for our students. Please reserve early - details for these properties can be found on our Directions & Lodging page.
2012 WORKSHOPS
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May 4 - May 6
DAVID SHEVLINO, NEW Instructor - Alla Prima Painting
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $425
For All Levels. The focus of this class will be on Alla Prima (direct wet into wet) oil painting and the various techniques used to create a fresh, spontaneous response to your subject matter while the paint is still wet. After an initial demonstration, students will work on their own by applying paint in large tonal patches and refining/adding details as they move along. This workshop will be particularly helpful to students who wish to paint more loosely, use brush strokes economically and take advantage of the inherent beauty of wet oil paint. Click here for supply list. davidshevlino.com
November 16 - November 18
JORDAN WOLFSON, NEW Instructor - Foundations for Drawing and Painting
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $390
For All Levels. Have you ever wanted to learn to draw but some teacher in 5th grade told you had no talent? No such thing!!! This workshop is designed to give you the fundamental tools and skills to paint and draw from life. Working from still life, Jordan will teach you how to translate what you see into convincing and successful renditions! He will start off with basic drawing skills, developing proportion, shading and composition, and then move on to color, with a step-by-step understanding of oil paint and how to use it. As your mastery develops, spontaneous play becomes part of your repertoire! One-on-one attention is given in a supportive and creative atmosphere. Click here for supply list. jordanwolfson.com
December 14 - December 17 (FULL - We are taking names for the wait list)
CAROL MARINE, NEW Instructor - Oils, A Painting a Day
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $495
For All Levels. Whether you are painting for a living or hobby, painting small and often is a powerful way to rapidly improve your skills. In this 4-day workshop, Carol will introduce you to the world of "daily painters" -- those who do small paintings every day, post photographs of their paintings on a blog, and then sell them through eBay. Much of the time will be spent on the basic principles of design, the rules of composition, value, color, and shape, and how this is applied to small still lives. You will also experiment in color relationships using an alternative to the traditional color wheel, and how each color “leans” towards others. Carol will help you push your compositions to avoid “floating” objects so that you can create a mor successful small painting. There will be daily demos, handouts, and one-on-one critiques. The workshop includes learning how to set up a blog, the in’s and out’s of eBay, shipping and marketing your work. Click here for supply list. carolmarine.com
March 24 - March 25
SARA LINDA POLY - Painting Skies, Clouds and Dramatic Light
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $225
For All Levels. Join Sara as she works with you on some of the key elements of painting skies and clouds.This workshop will focus on simplifying these elements by using keen observation of the landscape while making sure the sky is a part of the entire composition. You will also concentrate on color, value, the direction of the light source and reflected light. Demos, group critiques and personal attention are included. This workshop will be held indoors, but may go outside if weather permits. Oil or water based oils are recommended; pastels and acrylics welcome. Students may be beginner to advanced in plein air painting with a solid understanding of the medium they will use. Please note, acrylics should be used only if you are fully aware of this medium's rapid drying process and are comfortable working with it. Click here for supply list. saralindapoly.com
July 23 - July 27
CAMILLE PRZEWODEK - Discovering Color Plein Air Workshop
9:00 am - Noon and 1:30 - 4:30 pm $700 (includes model fees)
(8 am start on July 23)
For All Levels. Join award winning plein-air colorist Camille Przewodek as she enlightens you to seeing color in a new way. During this 5-day workshop you will concentrate on the development of a strong start to your painting. Camille will teach the structure of the landscape - what is important to include and what to leave out. You will focus on the abstract relationships of the big shapes and masses of color and their proportions. The workshop will begin with a still life study out of doors on the first 2 days, followed by two full days painting on location. On the final day, Camille will work with you on still life, landscape, the head and clothed figure. Demonstrations will be done throughout the workshop. You are welcome to bring in some of your original artwork or photos to talk to Camille about. She will be glad to have you share your personal vision as an artist. Click here for supply list and more detailed information. przewodek.com
February 10 - February 12
KIM ENGLISH - Oil Painting, Quick and Accurate
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $495
(Model fees not included)
Intermediate to Advanced. In this oil painting workshop you will concentrate on the ability to not only paint quickly, but accurately. This invaluable skill allows the artist to achieve a more spontaneous yet controlled approach to their work. Kim will work with you to explore techniques for simplifying the comparison of both color and value. Working from the model, be prepared to do several small studies each day. Daily demonstrations, critiques and individual reviews of your work will be given. Click here for supply list. (Mr.English does not have a web site)
May 18 - May 21
WILLIAM SCHNEIDER - Breathe Life into your Portraits; Secrets of the Masters
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $450
(Model fees not included)
For All Levels. All great painters have learned by copying masterworks. In this workshop with Bill Schneider, you will explore the techniques of master painters, Nikolai Fechin and Anders Zorn. With Bill's assistance, you will actually copy a portrait by each of these masters and then follow up by incorporating what you learned into your own work as you paint from the live model. Discover how these invaluable techniques can help you loosen up! This is an inspiring workshop from which you will come away with a wealth of "painterly" knowledge. It will turbo-charge your understanding of drawing, value, color temperature, edges and design. Click here for supply list. schneiderart.com
May 25 - May 27
LOUIS ESCOBEDO - Painting Easton's Streets and Alleys
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $495
For All Levels. One of the most challenging aspects for a painter is deciding what to select and what to omit in order to create strong design and color harmony. In this plein air workshop, Louis Escobedo will help you look beyond the usual as you closely examine the relationship of the structure and colors of your subject. Focus will be on how to simplify the painting process by building forms with value while observing how to use color to effect intensity and contrast. Louis will share his insight into the way in which he interprets the urban landscape. You will be painting on location at some of the area's most scenic streets and alleys in Easton. There will be demonstrations and plenty of individual attention. Click here for supply list. louisescobedo.com
February 25 - February 26
MARY EKROOS - NEW Instructor - Marine Painting in Oil
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $240
For All Levels. In this, our first marine painting workshop, local artist Mary Ekroos will focus on what is a subject of passion and familiarity in many a coastal town. Designed to help each student realize their own unique way of expressing their concepts of the visual world, Mary will teach you to understand what you are actually seeing and why things appear to be the way they are. Working from photos, you will concentrate on basic principles of painting - composition, atmospheric and linear perspective, drawing, values, and color. There will be daily demonstrations of several aspects of marine painting featuring how to "make your boat float" so that it appears to sit realistically in the water. Click here for supply list. ekroos-artist.com
April 27 - April 29
MARGARET DYER - Power in Pastels
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $400
(Model fees not included)
For All Levels. In Margaret's workshops, students are taught a traditional pastel painting technique. Working with live models, students explore drawing, composition, anatomy, proportion, value, color, and pastel application. Emphasis is on developing form using light and shadow. For those wanting to speed up and become less tight in their work, this is workshop is ideal. Students do not need prior pastel experience. Some drawing would be helpful, but is not imperative. Click here for supply list. margaretdyer.com
October 19 - October 22
CAROLYN ANDERSON - Expressive Oil Painting
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $675
(Model fees not included)
For All Levels. Learn to see and interpret painting the figure in a new way. Carolyn will explore with you expressive painting, where the focus will be on the ability to actually paint what you see. Live models will be the principal subject matter. In addition to technique, this workshop will include a discussion of the basics of composition, value and color, emphasizing the use of contrast and rhythm. You will learn to simplify the subject and enjoy the challenge of alla prima painting. Demonstrations, group discussion, a slide presentation and individual intstruction will be offered throughout the workshop. Click here for supply list. carolynanderson.com
October 5 - October 7
KEN AUSTER - Plein Air - Less is More
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $475
For All Levels. Learn to say more with less and become more confident with your painting in this workshop with California artist Ken Auster. Ken presents a no-nonsense, logical approach to creating a strong painting. Emphasis will be on establishing a focal point and developing it, with equal attention given to understanding and simplifying shapes, and balancing cool and warm colors. You will walk away from this workshop with the knowledge necessary to lay down a solid foundation with confidence so that you can avoid asking yourself, "what do I do now?" in the middle of a painting. Demos will be given throughout the workshop. Click here for supply list. kenausterstudio
September 22 - September 25
KEVIN WECKBACH - NEW Instructor - The Hidden Truths about Painting
9:00 am 4:00 pm $525
(Model fees not included)
Open to ALL painting mediums
For All Levels. Painting is an art form woven with theories, concepts and wonder. This workshop is dedicated to painting, period - unraveling all of its hidden truths. A true artist explores the depths that go beyond the literal image of subject matter and involves themselves with alchemy of shapes. Kevin believes that the artist who can master beyond this reaches total freedom. You will learn what are the beginning steps to reaching that freedom by trials of learning and exploring. The first day will spent absorbing the wealth of information Kevin has to offer as he lectures in the morning and demos in the afternoon. During the rest of the workshop, there will be a variety of studio and outdoor painting from both a model and photos taken by the student. Click here for supply list. (Mr. Weckbach does not have a web site.)
June 2 - June 4
LARRY MOORE - Color, Value, Form & Paint
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $400
For All Levels. Explore the world of plein air painting through the use of color theory and color systems. Larry will address the key elements of value, form, composition and paint handling that will help you create a more vibrant, atmospheric and harmonious painting. As Larry believes, “When we learn to first paint what we see, we are learning drawing, value, color and paint handling. Once these things are ingrained and inherent, you, as an artist, are free to have your way with your painting.” Known not only for his quality instruction, but as a role model and mentor, Larry will provide you with an in-depth look at the challenges and the joys of plein air painting. Click here for supply list larrymoorestudios.com
June 22 - June 25
GAVIN BROOKS - Strategies for Landscape Painting
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $525
For All Levels Gavin Brooks is a landscape painter best known for her unique atmospheric compositions of coastal themes and pastoral vistas. In this workshop, Gavin will work with you through demonstration and lecture to help you expand your knowledge of landscape painting. Emphasis will be placed on the power of observation, tonal unity, and the key elements of design. Various “pieces” of a landscape painting will be addressed to include water, skies, cloud formations, trees and other challenging topics. Gavin’s clear and interesting approach will help you put it all together. Click here for supply list. gavinbrooksstudio.com
October 26 - October 29
KEN DeWAARD - Chasing the Light & Seeing Beyond, Plein Air
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $475
For All Levels. During this 4-day plein air workshop, you will work directly from nature, looking to capture the essence and the feeling of the scene before you. Ken will concentrate on developing form using light and shadow as well as on values, temperatures, and the understanding of simplifying the overall shapes within your design. Controlling the edges will also be addressed. The approach to this workshop will be through alla prima painting - meaning painting from life and completed in one session. This style can be very invigorating and enables the artist to see results faster while keeping their paintings fresh and full of color. One canvas will be used for the morning session and one for the afternoon. In addition to daily demonstrations, Ken will provide individual attention and critiques. Click here for supply list. kendewaard.com
October 12 - October 14
TIM BELL - Plein Air Passion
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $450
For All Levels. Using a combination of palette knives and brushes, Tim's illuminating color and ability to capture light and shadow are captivating. In this workshop Tim will work with you on capturing the landscape by accurately portraying the effect of light that are reflective of American Impressionism. Along with plenty of outdoor painting near the Miles River, Tim will demonstrate his outdoor painting approach as well as his design concepts. The entire workshop will be held in picturesque St. Michaels on the grounds of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum where you will be surrounded by the beauty and history of the Eastern Shore. Basic knowledge of color mixing is helpful. Click here for supply list. bellartstudio.com
September 7- September 8
BARBARA NUSS - Dynamic Compositions for Successful Landscapes
9:00 am 4:00 pm $225
For All Levels. Through a combination of plein air demonstrations and fundamentals, Barbara will teach you how to develop strong, effective composition formats and apply them to the scene before you -- resulting in a more successful landscape painting. From the initial pencil sketch to the finished piece, Barbara will explain some of her drawing "tricks" along the way. There will also be plenty of individual attention. This workshop is a plein air workshop and is open to all media. If the weather is inclement, you will work in the studio from photos supplied by Barbara. Click here for supply list. barbaranuss.com
September 28 - October 1
MARCIA BURTT - NEW Instructor - Joy of Acrylics en Plein Air
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $520
For All Levels. The acrylic medium can provide a new dimension in creative expression, allowing flexibility and the chance to make immediate revisions. California artist Marcia Burtt will share her passion for the medium and valuable tips that can make painting in acrylic easy. During this 4-day plein air workshop Marcia will offer demonstrations and individual critiques, helping you improve your skills and find your individual voice. Please bring a couple of simple photographs to work from in case of rain. Click here for supply list. marciaburtt.com
March 30 - April 1
VALERIE CRAIG - Landscape Painting
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $300
For All Levels. Capture the thrill of painting the early spring landscape with Valerie. Color relationships, design, composition, simplifying, and the benefits of outdoor painting will be discussed. Valerie will focus on massing in shapes, values, color, brushwork and edges while working wet into wet in order to complete a painting in one session. Your own reference material will be used if the weather is inclement. In this case, Valerie will address how to translate a photograph into useful information for a painting. You will receive lots of individual attention along with solid, constructive instruction in this workshop. Click here for supply list. valeriecraig.com
August 10 - August 13
LOUIS ESCOBEDO - A Passion for Color; Figurative and Still Life Painting
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $595
For All Levels. This workshop focuses on teaching you how to capture the character and color of figurative and still life painting with an emphasis on value structure. You will come away with a greater understanding of how to make your paintings really "work" for you by using basic shape and form as well as adding color nuances. This is a great opportunity to paint with Easton Studio & School's Head of Faculty! Click here for supply list. louisescobedo.com
November 3 - November 4
LISA EGELI, NEW Instructor - Painting the Natural Shoreline
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $275
For All Levels. Sharing her twenty years of experience as a landscape painter, Lisa's focus for this workshop will be on paintings of nature, with an emphasis on natural shorelines. Lisa will work with you on composition, light, and building a well-structured painting incorporating the many elements of nature that are reflected within a scene. This includes capturing unique colors, shapes, flora and fauna of a given location in a sophisticated interpretation. Be prepared to paint outdoors for at least one of the two days. In case of inclement weather, you will have the opportunity to use your reference materials in the studio to bring the freshness of plein air to studio work. Please bring several landscape photos (shoreline and/or water scenes) to the workshop. Click here for supply list. lisaegeli.com
April 20 - April 22
GERALD FRITZLER - NEW Instructor - WATERCOLOR En Plein Air!
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $425
Intermediate to Advanced. Join one of the country's top watercolor artists in this three-day plein air watercolor workshop. Jerry will work closely with each student in order to take your watercolors to the next level. You will study composition, light and shadow patterns, color, and creating finished watercolors out of doors. Focus will be on brushwork as well as your emotional response to what you are painting. Jerry will also discuss the process of working from life and relating that to larger indoor studio watercolors. Demonstrations will be given each day as time allows. Your goal will be to complete at least two paintings per day. A group critique will take place on the final day of the workshop. Click here for supply list. Mr. Fritzler does not have a web site.
