How to Paint a Better Landscape

with Robert Goldman

June 19 & 20, 9 am – 4 pm

Mountain Artists Guild & Gallery, 228 N. Alarcon, Prescott

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Experienced beginners, intermediate and advanced painters are welcome in this class, and although the demos will be done in Robert Goldman’s preferred medium which is oil painting, artists working in other mediums such as watercolor, pastel, or acrylic are  welcome.

Bob will cover the basic concepts which are fundamental to creating successful landscape paintings. During the workshop, we will also look at ways to study photographic images so we don’t fall into common pitfalls when using them for reference. Above all, painting is about expressing YOUR idea, so Bob will help each student to achieve his/her artistic goals. Below, are some of the painting concepts to be covered.

 

• Color palette

• Values

• Drawing

• Dark and light – how to keep it simple

• Understanding form and light source

• Color

• Mixing greys

• Color Temperature

• Design / composition

• Edges

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Instructor demos in oil will be followed by students painting. Individual help will be provided throughout class. Robert Goldman is an award-winning Southwest artist known for his plein air and studio oil paintings. Bob’s art and bio are available at: https://robertgoldmanfineart.com

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SCHEDULE: June 19 & 20, 9 am – 4 pm

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COURSE FEE

EARLY BIRD PRICE:

$185.00 (Members); $210.00 (Non-members) until end of day May 29, 2021

REGULAR PRICE:

after May 29, 2021 - $200.00 (Members); $225.00 (Non-members)

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REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT (Seats are held upon payment)

1. Come to Mountain Artists Guild and pay by check or credit card: Mountain Artists Guild, 228 N Alarcon St., Prescott, AZ 86301.  

2. Register and pay by credit card on the Guild’s web site: https://www.mountainartistsguild.org/workshops

 

You MUST be registered and paid to hold your seat in the workshop

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Create a Glow With Your Use of Color

with Becky Joy

Saturday & Sunday, July 17 & 18, 2021 

Mountain Artists Guild & Gallery, 228 N. Alarcon, Prescott

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In this two-day workshop, the first day will be spent with some color exercises and a small painting in the afternoon. Keep the painting no larger than 8x10. On the second day, you will be creating a painting of your choice. Each artist has different needs and desires. Becky will spend the day individually helping each student. You can go a little larger the second day, but keep in mind that you will want to finish the painting in one day. So, choose accordingly. 

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SCHEDULE: Saturday & Sunday, July 17 & 18, 2021 / 9 am - 4 pm

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COURSE FEE -

EARLY BIRD: $150 (Members); $175 (Non-members) until Friday, June 25, 2021

After June 25: $165 (Members); $190 (Non-members)

 

To register and pay online by credit card, go to https://www.mountainartistsguild.org/workshops/
OR, come into Mountain Artists Guild and register and pay in person.

 

You MUST be registered and paid to hold your seat in the workshop

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A Sunny Day! Watercolor Painting with a Limited Palette

with Debbie Friis-Pettitt

Saturday and Sunday, August 14-15 / 9 am - 4 pm

Mountain Artists Guild & Gallery, 228 N. Alarcon, Prescott

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Join award-winning artist Debbie Friis-Pettitt for this 2-day workshop. You will learn to paint this beautiful sunflower still life using only three colors. GET A FREE ONLINE TUTORIAL when you join this  workshop!  Debbie is a 2020 award winner in the Women in Watercolor completion and will have work featured in Splash 22, the best of watercolor book.

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SCHEDULE: Saturday & Sunday, August 14 & 15, 2021 / 9 am - 4 pm

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OPEN TO LEVELS: Beginners with basic knowledge and beyond

 

COURSE FEE -

EARLY BIRD: $140 (Members); $165 (Non-members) until Friday, July 23, 2021

After July 23: $155 (Members); $180 (Non-members)

 

To register and pay online by credit card, go to https://www.mountainartistsguild.org/workshops/
OR, come into Mountain Artists Guild and register and pay in person.

 

You MUST be registered and paid to hold your seat in the workshop

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Painting Expressively with Color

Russell Johnson, Instructor

September 14 & 15 / 9 am - 4 pm

Mountain Artists Guild & Gallery, 228 N. Alarcon, Prescott

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Learn impressionistic oil and acrylic painting techniques with accomplished Arizona landscape artist Russell Johnson during a two-day workshop. The goal of this workshop is to portray a visual experience of nature focusing on how it felt to witness nature’s splendor. This will be done through simplification of a composition, seeing value of colors appropriately, using color expressively, and applying paint texturally. Russell paints almost primarily with a palette knife, enjoying the sculptural qualities it produces. The student is welcome to learn palette knife painting or use a large brush to energetically represent the natural landscape. The two day workshop will consist of sketching from photographs, color mixing, setting up the painting, and finally, completing the painting. Live demonstrations by Russell throughout the workshop!

 

Russell Johnson grew up in Prescott. He is an avid hiker. On his explorations, Russell paints “en plein aire,” sketches and photographs subjects for future studio paintings. Russell received a BFA from the University of Arizona and a MFA from Prescott College. He regularly participates in two annual Prescott art shows: The Phippen Museum Western Art Show and Sale, and the Prescott Area Artists Studio Tour. He is represented by the Raku Gallery in Jerome and The Frame & I in Prescott. Russell also has two paintings in the permanent collection at The Phippen Museum. Visit www.russelljohnsonart.net for portfolio viewing and further information.

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SCHEDULE: Tuesday and Wednesday, September 14 & 15, 2021 / 9 am - 4 pm

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COURSE FEE -

EARLY BIRD PRICE - $175.00 (Members); $200.00 (Non-members) until end of day August 24, 2021

PRICE after August 24, 2021 - $195 (Members); $225.00 (Non-members)

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REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT (Seats are held upon payment)

1. Come to Mountain Artists Guild and pay by check or credit card: Mountain Artists Guild, 228 N Alarcon St., Prescott, AZ 86301.  

2. Register and pay by credit card on the Guild’s web site:

 

You MUST be registered and paid to hold your seat in the workshop

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Expressive, Luminous Paintings with Impressionistic Brushwork’

with Betty Carr, AISM, APAP, KA

November 13 & 14, 9 am – 4 pm

Mountain Artists Guild & Gallery, 228 N. Alarcon, Prescott

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For beginners with some experience to advanced levels

 

 As a Master in the American Impressionist Society, Betty will be emphasizing how to achieve impressionistic and dynamic paintings using loose and painterly brushwork while capturing light.

 

In this workshop, the focus will be on the "how-tos" of establishing depth using atmospheric perspective, understanding temperatures of light and shadow, and working with hard and soft edges when applying paint in oil.  The goal will be to create beautiful, harmonious landscapes to visually entice the viewer. 

 

Betty will be demonstrating during the class how to render a combination of glowing and limiting light to strengthen the composition and give emphasis to the focal point. You will learn various ways to create textural effects in oil using impressionistic and painterly brushwork in the landscape.

 

You will be receiving reference materials to guide you through this exciting and informative workshop.

 

Suggested reading:  Seeing the Light, an Artist's Guide, North Light pub. Author: Betty Carr

Create depth, form, and atmosphere with light in watercolor and oil.  http://bettycarrfineart.com

 

EARLY BIRD- $190 (Members); $205.00 (Non-members) until end of day October 22, 2021 

 

PRICE after October 22 - $200 (Members); $215.00 (Non-members)

 

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT (Seats are held upon payment)

1. Come to Mountain Artists Guild and pay by check or credit card: Mountain Artists Guild, 228 N Alarcon St., Prescott, AZ 86301.  

2. Register and pay by credit card on the Guild website: https://www.mountainartistsguild.org/workshops

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You MUST be registered and paid to hold your seat in the workshop

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