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Plein Air at Shoal Bay, East Thurlow Island, Discovery Islands
Inspiration
Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and exposing them to the critic.
-Ambrose Bierce
Painting is easy when you don't know how, but very difficult when you do.
-Edgar Degas
Ashcroft Plein Air 2023
/by pabcCome enjoy the only true semi-arid desert in British Columbia.
Date: September 15th to 17th, 2023
Times:
Friday – Wine and Cheese Meet and Greet Reception 6-8 pm
Saturday – Artists Dinner 5-7 pm
Sunday – Lunch 1130-1:00 pm, Wet Show and Sale 3-5 pm
Location: Registration and meals at 501 Bancroft St Ashcroft BC
Cost: $100 for Artists; $50 for non-painting guests
More Information:
Rolling sagebrush-filled hills, a river running through and lots of historic buildings and houses to paint.
Registration:
Interested? Visit https://forms.gle/B5gDVgr6Jd9hioXs9
Grand Prix of Art Steveston 2023
/by pabcDate: July 22-23, 2023
Location: Steveston, BC.
Costs: Adult: $36.75
Description:
Artists of all ages and experience levels are randomly assigned a painting location along Steveston’s Historic Waterfront for their 10am starting time. The public is encouraged to visit the 35 amazing locations on the painting circuit and cheer on their favourite artist from in 3 categories: Masters, Adult Open and Youth.
Artists will be assigned one of 35 painting locations from London Farm to Garry Point Park and begin painting at 10am until 1pm when they must return to the shipyards, and prepare their paintings for display and adjudication. Artists, volunteers, and our event partners will enjoy a food truck lunch, live music, an interactive artisan market while the paintings are being judged.
Works of art will be on display and for sale in the Seine Net Loft Building at Britannia Heritage Shipyards National Heritage Shipyards. 5180 Westwater Dr. The Exhibition is sponsored by the Pente Building group with works available for viewing at 3pm following the Award Ceremony on Race Day and on Sunday July 23 from 10am to 4pm.
Registration:
Registration is open at: https://grandprixofart.ca/competition/
14th Annual Grand Prix Plein Air Challenge
/by pabcDate: Saturday, August 12, 2023; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Ambleside waterfront in West Vancouver near the Ferry Building Gallery
Costs: Adult: $35, Under 19: $20
Description:
In this traditional competition, artists must compose, paint, complete and frame (or finish) a piece of art outdoors en plein air. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Works will be judged and prizes donated by Opus Art Supplies will be awarded. Artists will have the opportunity to display and sell their paintings on-site after the competition from 3–7 p.m. in the Artspeaks tent next to the Ferry Building Gallery.
Registration fee includes morning coffee and muffins and a wine & cheese reception after the judging
Registration:
Register by phone at 604.925.7270 (course #141747) or online at https://anc.ca.apm.activecommu nities.com/westvanrec/ activity/search/detail/138713? onlineSiteId=0&from_original_ cui=true
Web link: https://harmonyarts.ca/program /grand-prix-plein-air-challeng e
Questions? Contact gallery@westvancouver.ca or call 604-925-7290 for inquiries
Plein Air Painting on the North Shore with Sheree Jones
/by pabcPainting ‘en plein air’ is the best way to record your observations in any environment.
Date: September 12 & 13, 2023
Location: To be announced (based on weather conditions) in North and West Vancouver
Cost: $300.00
More Information:
In this two-day workshop, I will guide you through simple steps to making a good plein air study,
from choosing your subject – to editing and creating a solid composition in the field.
There will be an emphasis on simple design ideas & colour mixing with a limited palette.
You will spend each day on location making small studies that can inform your subsequent works in the studio.
Class is limited to 8 students, guaranteeing lots of one on one instruction
This workshop is designed for the experienced beginner & intermediate painter.
Oils are the medium of choice for this course, but water-soluble oils and acrylics are welcome.
Registration:
Interested? Contact Sheree Jones at sheree@shereejones.com
Plein Air Painting on the North Shore with Sheree Jones
/by pabcPainting ‘en plein air’ is the best way to record your observations in any environment.
Date: July 11 & 12, 2023
Location: To be announced (based on weather conditions) in North and West Vancouver
Cost: $300.00
More Information:
In this two-day workshop, I will guide you through simple steps to making a good plein air study,
from choosing your subject – to editing and creating a solid composition in the field.
There will be an emphasis on simple design ideas & colour mixing with a limited palette.
You will spend each day on location making small studies that can inform your subsequent works in the studio.
Class is limited to 8 students, guaranteeing lots of one on one instruction
This workshop is designed for the experienced beginner & intermediate painter.
Oils are the medium of choice for this course, but water-soluble oils and acrylics are welcome.
Registration:
Interested? Contact Sheree Jones at sheree@shereejones.com