JOHN POON

Oil 
Landscape - Indoor/Outdoor
January 5 - 9, 2009
Tuition $650 

This intensive workshop will cover the various fundamentals of value, color, and composition as the basis for painting successful landscapes, and are presented to the students in a manner that is both comprehensive and easy to use.  Working from both reference and directly from life, it is the aim of the class to help individuals recognize and mix any color of the landscape, and be able to place that color onto the canvas in a way that is confident and professional.  Emphasis will be placed on paint quality, edges, and light.

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
DISCUSSION AND CRITIQUE
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

John Poon began his art career as ­­­­an illustrator while living in California during the Silicon Valley boom of the 1980’s, but his first love was always fine art painting.  “I’ve always been inspired by the landscape, by both the intimate and grandiose.”  Having recently moved from Jackson, WY to the Ogden Valley, Utah, he’s replaced one picturesque home with another.   “I love the rural history of Utah and especially this valley where scenes of large cottonwoods and old farms are reminiscent of a rich heritage and cultural tradition.” 

Poon’s primary focus in his painting is to convey mood through color, brushwork, design, and light.  His subjects range depending on region, but is as well versed with boats and harbors, as with mountains and meadows.  His work speaks eloquently of nature in all its variety and wonder.

John is a sought after instructor, and his work collected by both public institutions and private individuals throughout the country.  His numerous awards and acknowledgements include “Best of Show” The Society of Western Artists National Juried Exhibition; “Lanscape Award of Merit” The Arts for the Park National juried Exhibition; and most recently The Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters Award of Excellence

JEAN CHAMBERS

Oil 
Still Life
January 12 - 16, 2009
Tuition $625 (Limited to 15 students)

This will be a mentoring class for the more serious student.  It will be a week of intense painting with Jean Chambers.  The instructor will be painting each day in the studio on her own.  The students are welcome to watch Jean paint or to set up a still life in the studio and paint their own material as they choose.  The instructor is not going to be working on your individual canvas.

During her painting breaks, she will be available to you if you need advice. 

Late in the afternoon Jean will give critiques.  You may bring two additional still life paintings in for critique. 

This will be an excellent opportunity to spend a lot of time on your paintings and have the benefit of the instructor on hand to give timely feedback.  In addition, this will be the chance to watch Jean paint everyday as she would in her own studio.

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY

Respected for her luminous still life painting, as well as her figurative and landscape work, Jean Chambers is the recipient of many awards and holds Signature Membership in Oil Painters of America.  She spent five years traveling extensively after leaving the architectural field to begin her fine arts career.  During that time she studied the Masters in the major museums in this country and abroad.  In addition, she has attended workshops given by her contemporaries and amassed and studied a large collection of art books, videos and maintains them for reference.  Recognizing the importance of continuous artistic growth for any artist, she sets aside time each day from painting to study and draw.  She is represented by Whistle Pik Gallery-Fredericksburg, Tx; Ponderosa Art Gallery-Hamilton, Mt; Trailside Galleries-Scottsdale, Az; and Germanton Gallery-Germanton, N.C.

TOM BLACK

Oil 
Painting Animals from Photographs
January 12 - 16, 2009
Tuition $525

This will be an intense week of capturing animals in paint.   I will bring images from my collection that you may use and you’re welcome to bring your own images.  I will do demonstrations as needed.  Some of the paintings we will be doing will be quick gesture type paintings as we attempt to capture the personality of the animal and learn to take chances.  You will surprise yourself when you don’t have time to be timid with your brush.  We will incorporate the rules of art, drawing, values, and edges to make a compelling painting.  Critiques, individual attention and I will paint on your canvas when necessary to make a point.  Come to this class to learn by experiment and repetition, we’ll cover it all!

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY

Tom left the avionics' field over 25 years ago to pursue a career in art.  He says he has never looked back and is so thankful to be able to do what he loves. The first few years watercolor was his medium and then he moved to oils which became his passion.  His method of study is a combination of analyzing the old masters, taking workshops, pouring over his large collection of art books and more recently art DVD’s.  He keeps his drawing skills honed by attending weekly drawing sessions.  

His paintings are hard to ignore, they are masterfully painted with expressive brushstrokes and exciting edges.  His work has that timeless quality and on close examination, there is no weakness to be found.   

You can see his work at Whistle Pik galleries in Fredericksburg, TX and at  www.tomblackart.com

CAROLYN ANDERSON

Oil & pastel
Figure / Portrait
January 19-23, 2009
Tuition $625 + model fee

Explore the qualities of composition, value, and color, with an emphasis on the use of contrast, rhythm, and edges. Learn to interpret the subject matter and to enjoy the challenge and spontaneity of alla prima painting. Subjects will include live models. There will be daily demonstrations, a slide presentation, and as much individual instruction as possible.

Using what she descries as a blend of expressionism and impressionism, Anderson paints the human face, landscapes, and horses with equal skill. "What draws me to a certain person is character more than anything," she says. "For a while it was children, but they can be difficult to paint without getting too cute. I try to convey a touch of humanity. I still paint horses, too, because they have such a great form. I like doing winter landscapes because of the abstract quality and Indian dancers because of the color and movement. I bring something different to my portrait work after doing landscapes. Art is all about relationships and perspective."

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS

Born and raised in the Chicago area, Carolyn Anderson attended school at Illinois State University.  She joined the VISTA program (Volunteers in Service to America) in the early 70's and was assigned to work on an Indian reservation in north central Montana and now lives in Havre, a small community near the Canadian border.

Anderson's paintings are full of color and expression.  The focus in her work is often loosely rendered in an almost sketch-like improvisation.  The emphasis is to catch the essence of each subject.  Her subjects vary from dancers to horses to landscapes, but she is primarily known for her portraits.

Anderson has participated in the C. M. Russell Art Auction, one of the Northwest's largest shows, since 1980.  In 1999 and 2000, she was awarded Jurors' Best of Show Awards, along with the 1999 Artist's Choice Award.  As a member of the Western Rendezvous of Art, she also received a Merit Award in 1999.  Her work has been featured in national publications, including American Art and Architecture, Art of the West and Southwest Art magazines.  She is represented by Total Arts Gallery in Taos, NM; Gallery 1261 in Denver, CO; and Simpson Gallagher Gallery in Cody, WY.

You can also see her work on her web site at www.carolynanderson.com.

 WILLIAM A. SCHNEIDER

Oil & Pastel 
Portraits in Pastel
January 19 - 23 2009
Tuition $550 + $30 model fee
Class will be held in Pendaries, NM

This class is open to all levels.  We will explore the unique properties of pastel, both soft and hard including the various types of papers, sanded surfaces.  We will study techniques of painting with pastels including blending versus layering of strokes, achieving deep darks and the proper use of tools.  We will study the five steps to a successful painting: Drawing-capturing a likeness, Value-creating form, Temperature-using warm and cool colors to create a realistic effect of light, Edges and Design.  Although Bill’s demonstrations will be primarily in pastel, both oil and pastel painters are welcome as Bill does both equally beautiful.  Depending on the mix of the class, he will do demo’s in one more than the other, but will demo in both mediums.

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS

William attended the American Academy of Art.  He also studied with Harley Brown, Scott Christensen, Dan Gerhartz, Ramon Kelly, Richard Schmid and Huihan Liu.  His pastel paintings have been featured in American Artist, Southwest Art, Art of the West, International Artist, The Pastel Journal, Art-Talk and The Artist’s Magazines. 

He has won numerous awards in national shows including those of: The Pastel Society of America, Salon International, International Museum of Contemporary Masters, and the Portrait Society of America.   His work is represented by Lee Youngman Galleries, Calistoga, Ca (www.leeyoungmangalleries.com), The Talisman Gallery, Bartlesville, OK (www.talismangal.com), Trees’ Place Gallery, Orleans, MA, among others.  See www.schneiderart.com for Bill’s web site.

William has authored instructional books for Walter Foster publishing, including Pastel II, and his work is featured in Pure Color: The Best of Pastel, North Light Books, 2005.  He has a new instructional pastel DVD published by Liliedahl Video Productions.

WILLIAM J. KALWICK, JR.

Oil 
Portraits / Figure / Still Life / Landscape
February 21 - 25, 2009
Tuition $475 +Model Fee

This class will be a workshop for beginners to advanced artists in the tradition of the old masters.  Students will paint from live models, still life, and landscapes.  Step by step demonstrations will be given throughout the workshop.  Students will learn the basics of painting with emphasis on values and drawing, and the importance of the juxtaposition of color and shape.  The advanced student will learn the refinement of their existing techniques.

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS

Bill was born in New Jersey and after graduation from high school, studied at the Art Students League in New York City.  In 1981, he moved to Houston, Texas, to become Lajos Markos' protégé.  His paintings cover many subjects, but he is mainly known for his paintings depicting life in Guatemala and Mexico scenes of romantic figurative subjects, and his portraits.  He has shown throughout the United States and Europe and in 1994 was elected as the demonstrating artist at the Gilcrease Rendezvous.  Bill has participated in many shows including the prestigious Prix de West Invitational and the Masters of the American West Show at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles, California.  Bill was featured in the July/August issue of Art of the West magazine.

JOHN COSBY

Oil
Indoor/Outdoor
March 9-13, 2009
Tuition $550

After many years of working together on various art related projects and museum shows two accomplished painters and instructors are going to teach their approaches to making a painting and succeeding with your artistic goals.

 John Cosby will teach his understandable and effective limited pallet approach in oil and Gil Dellinger will teach in pastel and acrylic, in a manner that emphasizes tonal based mood, and the importance of drawing and value in completing a polished work of art.

Gil and John will be teaching outdoors with their own class and in the evening the two groups will come together for the benefit of their combined experience. One evening John will speak on the Ethics and Business of art from the Artists point of view. Another Gil will speak on the curation and creation of a theme for a show such as “Sea to Shining Sea” the museum show that is currently traveling the U.S. Museum circuit. The two will also teach “The Art of Self Critique” together. This is valuable knowledge for continuing growth as an Artist. John and Gil will also demo the same subject from their 2 different approaches so you can learn more about individualizing your work.

This class with these two world renown artist/teachers promises to be not just a class but an event.

This intensive 5 day workshop will focus on how to paint an effective painting in Plein Air (on location painting).  We will study color, design, light and what you see when you paint.  We will spend time with the relationship of cool and warm colors.  The workshop is taught through lecture, painting demonstration and individual critique.  John Cosby will be sharing his business and painting experience of 25 years.  Come and have some fun painting!

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY

About painting, Cosby says, "While standing on location, in a place I have never visited, I begin to recognize what is different from all the other places I have been. I try to capture that uniqueness." As a plein-air painter Cosby travels extensively, painting what he sees and feels everywhere he goes. A bold use of color and an energetic brush stroke are what you will see and feel when viewing a painting by Cosby. 

Born in Hollywood, California, in 1955, Cosby was raised in the West. At an early age he began to draw and paint and was lucky enough to have an oil painter as his Grandmother. Cosby says, "She would give me the paint, some brushes and a scrap of canvas and set me off to paint." This early experience "took the fear out of creating a painting." 

Cosby started traveling at a very early age. At age 18, he was chosen as a communications advance-man for President Nixon and began to travel the globe, continuing in this capacity through the Ford administration. He met many interesting people and saw many things, but the things that most interested him were the great works of art he encountered. "They just haunted me and helped me to set the course for my career as a painter". After leaving the White House, Cosby rebuilt an old classic sailing sloop designed by Nathaniel Herrishoff and, with a friend who had dreams of being a writer, set sail, cruising up and down the Eastern seaboard in the inland waterway for 3 years. On that voyage, he began his art career. 

"Doing drawings of anything that moved me, things began to sell and my course was set." Upon his return to California, Cosby began painting the sea and landscape of Coastal California and with a strong gallery response, his success as a painter quickly followed. 

Cosby currently resides and maintains a studio in Laguna Beach, California. He works on location around the world and is represented by some of the finest galleries. Cosby is one of the Founding Board Members of the prestigious Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, an Artist member of California Art Club and an Artist member of Oil Painters of America. In 1999, Cosby was the Chairman of the Laguna Plein Air Painting Competition, held at the Laguna Art Museum. With his bold contemporary style, Cosby has captured the imagination of some very important collectors. His work can be found in many private, public and corporate collections around the world. Cosby is truly an internationally-known artist. See his work on his web site at www.cosbystudio.com.

DAVID A. LEFFEL

Oil
Portrait / Still Life
March 16- 20, 2009
Tuition $1200

Leffel says, "Art is a delicate balance between the visual concept and the artist’s technique. The concept (pictorial) and the technique (craft) must be fused inextricably. The student strives to be free from painting  ‘things.’ Learning all the technique in the world will not teach you to paint that which you do not see. You can only express on canvas what you are at the time you are painting."

This workshop will attempt to explain the "basics" for the advanced or intermediate students. We will delve into techniques and tools, i.e., color, value, edges, and paint quality and their relationship to the aesthetic considerations of the surface. Concept and compositions and the artist/painter’s psychology and its effect on one’s canvas will be possible intriguing avenues of exploration.

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY
INDIVIDUAL CRITIQUES
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS

David Leffel has instructed at the Art Students League of New York for many years.  It was there, twelve years earlier as a student, that he developed the chiaroscuro technique which has led to his tribute as a "twentieth century old master."  Under the influence of the great 17th century Dutch masters, especially Rembrandt, Leffel's work reflects a personal belief that a picture must convey a sense of mystery and beauty.  Leffel transforms the simple and ubiquitous objects of everyday life into rich creations of enigma and presence.  He has had many one man shows from New York to Santa Fe and has been part of numerous selected group exhibitions.  Leffel has a strong following as teacher and lecturer with numerous awards to his name, including Gold Medals at National Academy of Western Art, Allied Artists of America, and National Academy of Design.  He is represented by many galleries across the United States including Total Arts Gallery in Taos, New Mexico and Whistle Pik Gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas.

 JOHN FAWCETT

Oil, Watercolor
Painting The Horse
March 23 -27, 2009
Tuition $ 595 

Working from 20 years experience in the veterinary profession, Mr. Fawcett would like to stress the importance of both correct applied anatomy and the importance of body language in painting horses in watercolor and oil.  There will be in depth discussions of each part of the horse’s body, including the head/neck, front legs, rear legs, torso and feet.  Easy to use measuring will be employed to simplify painting this beautiful animal.  Other animals (dogs, cattle) will also be covered if times allow, to stress frequently encountered problems in painting them.  Classroom discussions, slide show, and live equine models will be used, with demos and plenty of individual attention.

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
MODEL HORSES EVERYDAY
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY

John Fawcett grew up in Iowa and after getting his veterinary degree, practiced in Pennsylvania for 20 years before selling his practice in 1996 to paint full time.  He is a full member of the American Academy of Equine Art and has been featured in “Art of the West, Equine Images, Southwest Art, Western Horseman, and Cowboys and Indians”.

He exhibits at The Cheyenne Frontier Days show, The Buffalo Bill show, Coors Western Art show, and the Mountain Oyster Club show.  He is represented by Altermann Galleries-Dallas & Santa Fe, Settlers West Gallery-Tucson, Legacy Gallery-Jackson and Scottsdale, among others.

DUKE SUNDT

Sculpture In Oil-Based Clay
March 23 - 27, 2009
Tuition $ 525 + Model Fee

This class will focus on artistic expression in the form of sculpture.  We will sculpt a portrait bust of live models in oil-based clay, beginning with a simple armature (support structure) and the application of the clay to the armature.  Mr Sundt will instruct students on the techniques of using proportional calipers to enlarge or diminish measurements of the subjects being sculpted, and finally, a demonstration on the use of various tools available to sculptors that will produce certain textures and details.  The class will primarily concentrate on learning the mechanics of the sculpting process, but he will help students who may only have two-dimensional experience in art to feel comfortable with the transition to a three-dimensional approach and the handling of clay.  On the last day, a representative of Hoka Hey Foundry located near Stephenville, TX  will talk to the class about lost wax casting for those who are interested in learning about making reproductions of their work in bronze.  He will briefly highlight mold making from an original sculpture, wax dressing, the secondary mold investing, wax burn out, pouring of the molten bronze into the secondary mold, metal chasing and the patina processes.  Outside of class time, Mr Sundt will give a talk about some of his personal inspirations for his own sculpture, which he considers to be the heart and soul of the work.  This is optional for students to attend if they desire.

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY

As a sculptor with an art career spanning more than 30 years, Duke has created bronze sculptures in a variety of subject matter ranging from mostly western Americana to war memorials.  Well into his career, he attended an advanced sculptor’s workshop where he was introduced to the techniques of using proportional calipers.  This tool has been used by sculptors for hundreds of years, yet their importance somehow escaped his college art teachers.  Having received a number of monumental commissions, many larger than life size, his proportional calipers have become invaluable to him.

Duke’s monumental sculptures include a 1.5 x life size Longhorn Steer for the University of Texas at Austin.  Five soldiers representing the four major U.S. wars on the campus at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, N.M., among numerous others.  His work has been featurd in New Mexico Magazine and Western Horseman Magazine.  He is represented by Riverbend Fine Art Gallery, in Marble Falls, TX and Tito’s Gallery in Las Vegas, NM.  Shows he has participated in include the annual Mountain Oyster Club Show in Tucson and his work is exhibited in numerous private collections.  Duke lives in New Mexico and can be emailed at sundtds@msn.com 

BOB ROHM

Pastel & Oil
Landscape - Plein Air & Studio
March 30 - April 3, 2009
Tuition $595

Bob's fresh, informative workshops are an intensive period of work, study, and FUN that have been enthusiastically received by both beginner and advanced students. 

The first day begins with a short lecture and demonstration emphasizing the simplicity of how a painting works and the procedures to create one.  The entire painting process is covered, from the application of the medium, to achieving clean color, good value relationships and balanced compositions. Special attention will be placed on learning to see masses as opposed to line, and form rather than detail.  Focus will also be on how to accurately simplify the colors and values of the main shapes.  Techniques designed to complete “Alla Prima” paintings. 

Bob works individually with each student at their easel and guides them at their own level and in their own style.  Students may work in oils or pastels.  There will be lots of painting time and individual attention.  Through out the week Bob will do painting demonstrations and critiques.  “What’s important to me, as a teacher, is to share what I’ve learned with my students.” 

This workshop will be conducted both in the studio and, “en plein air”, on location and is for anyone interested in learning to develop creative, painterly paintings with clean, rich color and dynamic compositions.  

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY

Bob has been painting most of his life, and received classical art training at the York Academy of Arts in Pennsylvania. Now a resident of Texas, his paintings reflect the brilliance of the colors found in the clear, bright light of the southwest.  Bob juries shows, teaches workshops, lectures and demonstrates in oil and pastel mediums. Known for his ability to capture the poetry of light, he has received many awards and is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America, Oil Painters of America, and the Au Premier Coup Society.  He is listed in several Who's Who publications and has been featured in many publications including American Artist, The Artist’s Magazine, The Pastel Journal, International Artist and the Showcase of American Pastel Artists. His work is collected internationally and is represented by a number of fine galleries including Mountain Trails in Santa Fe, Huntsman Gallery in Aspen and Southwest Gallery in Dallas.

CHUCK RAWLE

Oil
Plein Air Landscape / Studio
April 6-10. 2009
Tuition $495

This class will focus on the skills to be a successful plein air painter.  Many artists insist on working from life whether they are painting still life, figures, or landscapes.  Outdoors is the best place to learn to paint convincing landscapes.  Everyone can expect to start several small studies outdoors.  Getting a quality start outdoors is much more important than struggling with larger finished pieces.  Good starts with solid values and sensitive color are the keys to those larger finished pieces.  Because those good starts come from good decisions at the beginning, there will be some lecture to give you the information to make those decisions.  The instructor will demo when appropriate.  Chuck’s demos will be educational, as they are designed to illustrate a specific point.  

BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS

Chuck has been painting outdoors full time for the last 8 years.  In order to spend more time outdoors in some of America’s most beautiful places, Chuck sold his home, bought an RV and has been RVing and painting full time.  Such a bold move enabled him to study nature thoroughly.  His paintings are internationally collected and he is represented by six galleries from North Carolina to Idaho.  He has exhibited in numerous juried shows including the prestigious Arts for the Parks Top 100.  Chuck has been assisting Scott Christensen with his workshops for several years and has learned a great deal from him not only about painting, but also about teaching painting.  So bring a portable easel, an inquisitive mind, and an enthusiastic attitude for five days of great painting.

Although Chuck has studied extensively in workshop situations, especially at Fredericksburg Artist School, he believes nature is the best teacher.  With his experience, he can prepare you to learn the lessons that nature has to offer.  See his work at www.chuckrawle.com

Chuck is represented by various galleries throughout the United States.

MICHAEL ALBRECHTSEN

Oil
Plein Air Landscape / Studio
April 6 - 10, 2009
Tuition $575

Whatever the subject might be, his works show a quiet, sure mastery of medium, composition, color, and lighting – so subtly balanced that the viewer all but bypasses the surface of the canvas, tapping directly into the emotions Albrechtsen is trying to convey.

When describing Michael’s work, a fellow artist said, "He uses his keen sense of color to set mood; his paintings appear to have pure, glowing light, as though they are drenched in sunlight, without appearing forced or artificial. He has an expressive storytelling ability."

This class will focus on transferring what you photographed to your canvas, and still capture the emotion and color of the real life image. Many times we find it hard to get colors true to life, and we lose the emotion when we work from a photograph. This class will start out taking photos and then painting from the photos you take. This class will have a strong emphasis on emotion, color, and composition, and how to make a dull photo into a colorful piece of artwork. We will learn how to sharpen our skills or observation by looking around us and transferring all we see and feel to the canvas.

Demonstrations will be given as well as a slide presentation. We will also be using critiques to help us learn as much as possible. Please bring your camera to class.

BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS

Michael completed three years of technical drafting in the engineering program at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, before he realized his true interest was fine art.  With the support of his wife, Lynda, he started over in the art program at Utah State University in Logan, Utah, at the age of 26.

Soon after finished his Master of Fine Arts degree at USU in 1994, Michael was recruited as a greeting card artist by Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, Missouri.  Michael says working for Hallmark taught him discipline, and that the move to Kansas has exposed him to a completely different area of country which has in turn affected his artwork.

Michael has been featured in Southwest Art Magazine and is represented by galleries across the U. S., including Meyer Gallery in Santa Fe and Scottsdale.

JEANNE MACKENZIE

Oil
Landscape
April 20-24, 2009
Tuition $ 550 

This workshop will help students learn to put light and life into their landscapes. It will emphasize getting the correct values, giving clout to the composition and making color-mixing fun. The workshop will help the student to ‘loosen-up’ outdoors. There will be plenty of demos and personal attention. This is a great class for students of all levels. Everyone will need their own outdoor art easel and equipment.

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY

There is an energy, a freshness, associated with painting from life. Painting on location- ‘plein air’- and capturing the scene all at once-’ alla prima’- has excited artists and collectors since the turn of the century. Jeanne Mackenzie joins a select group of artists that share their love of nature by capturing the moment from life.

Jeanne Mackenzie’s style of painting is a blend of impressionism and realism. Her paintings are done in oil with rich warm tones and a painterly application. These reflect the bold light and striking contrasts of her favorite still lifes and western landscapes.

The subject matter comes from favorite found objects, her travels, backpacking trips with llamas or her local rural surroundings. “Painting on location and from life really hones your powers of observation and helps to create your own style of interpreting nature. Nature keeps me honest and the skills learned are invaluable tools to bring back into the studio”.

Jeanne Mackenzie is a nationally recognized artist who has been included in Oil Painters of America, Women Artist’s of the West, Arts for the Parks-Top 100, Southwest Art Magazine’s ‘Best of the West and International Artist Magazine’s ‘Master Painters’. Her work has been purchased for the collections of Intel Corp, Pioneer Japan and MD Anderson. Jean shows in select galleries in Arizona, Colorado and California.  Her work  can be seen at www.jeannemackenzie.com.

ROBERT A. JOHNSON

Oil
Still Life/Figure
May 4 - 8, 2009
$600 + Model Fee

The instructor will emphasize that seeing with freshness, honesty and great clarity is a fundamental tool to create powerful paintings.  The instructor will offer demonstrations and individual instruction focused on exploring time tested principles of painting.  The class will work from still lifes and figures.  Careful observation and control of values, color and edges will be taught as a means of achieving realistic honesty in a painting while preserving the magical and mysterious quality present in great works of art.  The beauty and expressive power of the paint itself will be emphasized.  The individual brush stroke will be stressed as a means to depict form, achieve expressive power, and maintain a painting’s freshness.

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS
INDIVIDUAL CRITIQUES
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY

Robert Johnson received his training in painting and drawing at the Art Students League of New York as well as receiving individual instruction from the master painter Lajos Markos.  He has taught figure drawing and anatomy at the Art Students league in New York.  He has received numerous awards for his paintings including the First Prize for Still Life, “Artist Magazine” Annual Competition and the Top Award at the Salmagundi Club, national competition among others.  He has participated in numerous national juried shows, including the Salmagundi Club, Knickerbocker Artists, among others.  He is a signature member of the Oil Painters of America and Allied Artists.  His work is exhibited at Meyer Galleries in Santa Fe, N.M.; Scottsdale, Az; Meyer Gallery in Park Cities, Ut and Atlantic Gallery in Georgetown, WA.  Examples of his work can be seen on his web site at “www.robertjohnsonart.com ”.  He is the author of “On Becoming a Painter” published in 2001.  Copies of the book are available at FAS.  In May 2002, Robert received an honorary doctorate from Schiller International University in London for his accomplishments in the field of art.

JOHN BUDICIN

Oil
Landscape, Plein Air (Pendaries, NM)
June 22-26, 2009
Tuition $ 850 

This class is limited in size to allow the instructor to give more individual attention.  The essence of the workshop will be on what to look for; how to simplify and make an exciting statement.

We will focus on starting with simple shapes, as accurately as possible, placing the correct values and colors from the start. From this simple lay-in we will work towards a finished painting.

"I will work and share what I have learned; my approach, what I look for, what I utilize or omit from the scene."

"Class will begin with a short lecture and samples of my approach, as well as some completed field studies. From there we will go directly on location and begin painting."

"I like to work individually with each student and learn about their goals. Then I direct them towards developing their own personal way of seeing."

"We will be painting at all times. In case of rain, students should bring photographs or small studies to work from while indoor. What is important to me, as a teacher, is to share whatever knowledge I have with my students. I have no secrets about the way I paint; my philosophy or my approach. I want to give each student all I can through personal attention, direction, and group discussions. There are no shortcuts in reaching for our goals; just hard work and determination. If I can help a student reach his/her goal then I have done my job."

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY

John Budicin was born in Rovigno, Italy.  John was 12 years old when his family settled in Southern California.  After working as a commercial artist for 19 years, John finally decided to make his true passion for art his lifetime profession.  With many awards and honors, Budicin's work has been in museum exhibitions and featured in many art magazines, such as Southwest Arts, Pasadena magazine, and Art Business News.  Recently, several of his paintings were selected and published in 200 Great Painting Ideas for Artists.  Budicin is represented by the Long Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona, as well as other galleries in Pasadena, California; Laguna Beach, California; and Taos, New Mexico.

 WILLIAM A. SCHNEIDER

Oil & Pastel 
Portraits in Pastel
July 5 - 9, 2009
Tuition $550 + $30 model fee
Class will be held in Pendaries, NM

This class is open to all levels.  We will explore the unique properties of pastel, both soft and hard including the various types of papers, sanded surfaces.  We will study techniques of painting with pastels including blending versus layering of strokes, achieving deep darks and the proper use of tools.  We will study the five steps to a successful painting: Drawing-capturing a likeness, Value-creating form, Temperature-using warm and cool colors to create a realistic effect of light, Edges and Design.  Although Bill’s demonstrations will be primarily in pastel, both oil and pastel painters are welcome as Bill does both equally beautiful.  Depending on the mix of the class, he will do demo’s in one more than the other, but will demo in both mediums.

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS

William attended the American Academy of Art.  He also studied with Harley Brown, Scott Christensen, Dan Gerhartz, Ramon Kelly, Richard Schmid and Huihan Liu.  His pastel paintings have been featured in American Artist, Southwest Art, Art of the West, International Artist, The Pastel Journal, Art-Talk and The Artist’s Magazines. 

He has won numerous awards in national shows including those of: The Pastel Society of America, Salon International, International Museum of Contemporary Masters, and the Portrait Society of America.   His work is represented by Lee Youngman Galleries, Calistoga, Ca (www.leeyoungmangalleries.com), The Talisman Gallery, Bartlesville, OK (www.talismangal.com), Trees’ Place Gallery, Orleans, MA, among others.  See www.schneiderart.com for Bill’s web site.

William has authored instructional books for Walter Foster publishing, including Pastel II, and his work is featured in Pure Color: The Best of Pastel, North Light Books, 2005.  He has a new instructional pastel DVD published by Liliedahl Video Productions.

WILLIAM J. KALWICK, JR

Oil
Landscapes/Cityscapes
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
July 13- 17, 2009
Tuition $795

This class will be held in the beautiful and artful town of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.  See also “Summer On The Road 2009” on our site for more details.

This class will be a workshop for beginners to advanced artists in the tradition of the old masters.  Students will paint landscapes en plein air.  It is anticipated that students will paint two paintings each day.  Students will learn the basics of painting with emphasis on values, composition and the importance of the juxtaposition of color and shape.  The advanced student will learn the refinement of their existing techniques.  There will be evening critiques nightly.

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY
INDIVIDUAL CRITIQUES
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS

Bill was born in New Jersey and after graduation from high school, studied at the Art Students League in New York City.  In 1981, he moved to Houston, Texas to become Lajos Markos’s protégé.  His paintings cover many subjects, but he is mainly known for paintings depicting life in Guatemala and Mexico, scenes of romantic figurative subjects, and landscapes.

He has shown throughout the United States and Europe and in 1994 was selected as the demonstration artist at the Gilcrease Rendezvous.  He has participated in many shows including the prestigious Prix de West Invitational in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and the Masters of the American West Show at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles, California.

Our base of operations for housing and for gathering will be the Hotel Quinta Loreto, located at the plaza in the heart of the beautiful downtown of San Miguel.  The hotel is convenient to everything and the class may opt to venture into the beautiful countryside on one or two days.  Cabs are readily available and are very reasonable.

See www.portalsanmiguel.com for more information on San Miguel.  It is about 6,000 ft above sea level and July is a beautiful and cool month.  Don’t miss this unique opportunity to study with Bill Kalwick and to visit San Miguel. 

DUKE SUNDT

Sculpture In Oil-Based Clay
August 3 - 7, 2009
Pendaries, NM
Tuition $ 525 + Model Fee

This class will focus on artistic expression in the form of sculpture.  We will sculpt a portrait bust of live models in oil-based clay, beginning with a simple armature (support structure) and the application of the clay to the armature.  Mr Sundt will instruct students on the techniques of using proportional calipers to enlarge or diminish measurements of the subjects being sculpted, and finally, a demonstration on the use of various tools available to sculptors that will produce certain textures and details.  The class will primarily concentrate on learning the mechanics of the sculpting process, but he will help students who may only have two-dimensional experience in art to feel comfortable with the transition to a three-dimensional approach and the handling of clay.  On the last day, a representative of Hoka Hey Foundry located near Stephenville, TX  will talk to the class about lost wax casting for those who are interested in learning about making reproductions of their work in bronze.  He will briefly highlight mold making from an original sculpture, wax dressing, the secondary mold investing, wax burn out, pouring of the molten bronze into the secondary mold, metal chasing and the patina processes.  Outside of class time, Mr Sundt will give a talk about some of his personal inspirations for his own sculpture, which he considers to be the heart and soul of the work.  This is optional for students to attend if they desire.

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY

As a sculptor with an art career spanning more than 30 years, Duke has created bronze sculptures in a variety of subject matter ranging from mostly western Americana to war memorials.  Well into his career, he attended an advanced sculptor’s workshop where he was introduced to the techniques of using proportional calipers.  This tool has been used by sculptors for hundreds of years, yet their importance somehow escaped his college art teachers.  Having received a number of monumental commissions, many larger than life size, his proportional calipers have become invaluable to him.

Duke’s monumental sculptures include a 1.5 x life size Longhorn Steer for the University of Texas at Austin.  Five soldiers representing the four major U.S. wars on the campus at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, N.M., among numerous others.  His work has been featurd in New Mexico Magazine and Western Horseman Magazine.  He is represented by Riverbend Fine Art Gallery, in Marble Falls, TX and Tito’s Gallery in Las Vegas, NM.  Shows he has participated in include the annual Mountain Oyster Club Show in Tucson and his work is exhibited in numerous private collections.  Duke lives in New Mexico and can be emailed at dssundt@earthlink.net

 JOHN FAWCETT

Oil, Watercolor
Painting The Horse
August 24 - 28, 2009   
Tuition $ 695

This class will be held in Clark, CO at John Fawcett's ranch and is limited to 10 students.

This class will take it a step further for those of you who have taken John’s previous classes in Fredericksburg.   The class will be painting the horse in its entirety, rather than spending the first few days learning the muscles and their relationships.  This course will assume you have a working knowledge of the horse and its muscles and bone structures.  This will be a special treat as this class will take place on John’s ranch north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. 

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY

John Fawcett grew up in Iowa and after getting his veterinary degree, practiced in Pennsylvania for 20 years before selling his practice in 1996 to paint full time.  He is a full member of the American Academy of Equine Art and has been featured in “Art of the West, Equine Images, Southwest Art, Western Horseman, and Cowboys and Indians”.

He exhibits at The Cheyenne Frontier Days show, The Buffalo Bill show, Coors Western Art show, and the Mountain Oyster Club show.  He is represented by Altermann Galleries-Dallas & Santa Fe, Settlers West Gallery-Tucson, Legacy Gallery-Jackson and Scottsdale, among others.