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Plein Air One on One Instruction w Michael King

March 2, 2022/by pabc

Want to try your hand at Plein Air Painting but don’t know where to start or need guidance when it comes to painting outside?

Date: Booking between March 2 – Dec 18, 2022

Location: From West Vancouver to the Fraser Valley

Cost: From $150.00

Supply List: Your own painting gear for painting outside or Michael can supply one Plein Air, oil painting setup if needed.

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Schedule one on one or a small group (up to four artists) of private Plein Air instruction. Just choose the date and time that suits your schedule. Registration link below.

Each session is 3 hours long and you will paint at one of Michael’s favourite spots or he can find a location close to you*.

Sessions cover how to choose what to paint, composition, what to look out for, what the best approach is, etc. Alternatively, each session can be customized towards your specific requirements and questions.

*From West Vancouver to the Fraser Valley only.

Registration:

It is easy to register with no credit card required when submitting your appointment. Payment can be over the internet (visa/mastercard), in person (visa/mastercard), or cash.

Please Visit: https://michaelking.ca/book-an-appointment/

Michael’s Plein Air Pieces:

“The Magic of Painting from Life” :: Mexico, March 2022 :: 7 Days with Sheree Jones

February 5, 2022/by pabc

A seven day oil and acrylics workshop at Casa Buena Art Retreat in Mexico. This workshop is in an unspoiled region of the Mexican coast where you will be taken directly from the airport to a private retreat for the entire week.

Date: March 2 – 9, 2022

Location: Casa Buena Art Retreat, Mexico (map)

Cost: $1800.00 CDN (Cost includes most art supplies, 7 days accommodations, transport to and from airport, all meals, entertainment and a one day field trip)

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Join professional artist and keen landscape & still life painter Sheree Jones as she shares her passion for painting “from life” both in the studio and outdoors “en plein air” in Mexico.

Sheree’s energetic and fun loving spirit will inspire you to enjoy your days creating and experimenting in a relaxed and supportive environment.

This workshop is designed for all levels of oil and acrylic painters wanting to take their work to the next level. There will be plenty of one on one instruction with time for positive and encouraging conversation

Learn to paint with confidence using a simple palette of warm and cool colours. This workshop is open to all levels. There will be plenty of one on one instruction with time for positive and encouraging conversation.

Sheree will share her tips and techniques on:

Working with a limited palette
How to keep it simple …and mix the colours you want
How to edit a scene and create a solid composition
The importance of a thumbnail and value sketch
How to keep your sense of humour in the field “en plein air”

Are you a new painter looking for some inspiration in a relaxed environment? Are you an avid painter looking to take your work to the next level? Then this fun and informative workshop is for you!

Message from your hosts:
“While you’re busy creating art, your friendly hosts at Casa Buena will be working hard, ensuring that your stay is a memorable one. Outstanding food, accommodations, and field trips will satisfy your desire for both comfort and adventure.”

Registration:

For more information and to register visit:

www.shereejones.com
http://www.casabuenaartretreat.com/retreatSheree.htm

Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival (PIPAF)

February 4, 2022/by pabc

Nestled on Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy, with the world’s highest tides creating unique and ever-changing shoreline scenery, Parrsboro has become home to Canada’s largest Plein Air Festival.

Date: June 22-26, 2022

Location: Parrsboro, Nova Scotia (map)

Cost: Application fee $40 :: Artist applications due March 11, 2022

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Since 2017, Parrsboro Creative has organized the Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival, drawing 30 juried artists annually from across North America to compete in painting the picturesque sea and landscapes the Parrsboro Shore has to offer.

It’s part of Parrsboro Creative’s vision of developing the area’s cultural economy through the creation and enhancement of a community or artists and artisans that will rejuvenate the community, once a thriving shipbuilding area. Of course, the festival would not be possible without the support of sponsors ranging from government to private enterprise. Its success has been chronicled in media across North America, reaching thousands of artists, art galleries and art collectors’ organizations across the continent.

After a shift in 2020 to an online-only event, and Atlantic-only in 2021 due to COVID-19, PIPAF will be accepting applications once again from across North America!

Registration:

Registration details can be found in the Artists Prospectus: https://www.parrsborocreative.com/artists-prospectus

Learn more about the annual festival: https://www.parrsborocreative.com/pipaf

Learn more about PIPAF 2022: https://www.parrsborocreative.com/pipaf-2022

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: Adam Tragakis paints Cape Sharp and Cape Split

: Susan Paterson

: Connie O’Brien at Advocate Warf

: Nancy Tankersley wins “Best in Show”, PIPAF 2018

: Susan Paterson paints one of Parrsboro’s many waterfalls

: Alexander Koltakov in downtown Parrsboro (the aboiteau)

: Marc Grandbois winner: “Best Seascape”

: Carol Douglas winner: 3rd place

: Cheryl Flemming paints Five Islands

Plein Air Live 2022 :: 3rd Annual

February 3, 2022/by pabc

Accelerate Your Progress With The ULTIMATE Plein Air Online Workshop!

Date: March 10-12, 2022 with Beginner’s Day on March 9th

Time: At PleinAir Live, you’re getting over 40 hours of training in 3 days from over 30 top plein air artists from around the world

Location: Online

Costs: From $397 USD (if register before March 6, 2022); Regular $897 USD

Painting in Southwest France 2022 – 10 days with Sheree Jones

December 13, 2021/by pabc

A 10 day oil and acrylics workshop at Perigord Retreats, Dordogne, France.

**UPDATE** Workshop is full with a waiting list.

Date: September 27 – October 6, 2022

Location: Perigord Retreats, Dordogne, France (map)

Cost: $2575.00 euros to $3075.00 euros based on double or single occupancy

You will have total immersion at this exclusive artist’s retreat complete with indoor/outdoor pool and an art studio, in an unspoiled region of the Dordogne countryside.

Take a look at the Perigord Retreats website HERE:

What’s included:

10 days/9 nights all inclusive accommodation
- Accommodations (based on the type of room you choose)
- All meals (breakfast, lunches and dinners) except 2 lunches and 1 evening meal (Most meals will be at the retreat, with some lunches picnic style on the excursions)
5 days painting instruction in total (broken up into plein air excursions and studio times over 8 days
- 24 hour access to the art studio
Many excursions to nearby enchanting villages
All transportation after arrival at the Gourdon train station, including transportation to painting locations
- use of indoor/outdoor swimming pool and access to all 5 acres of the estate

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Learn to paint with confidence in this 10 day retreat.

Sheree will guide you through simple steps to making a good painting – from choosing your subject – to editing and designing a solid composition – to executing the actual work.

This workshop will also focus on: