Membership has come to PleinAirBC with the idea behind it to foster enough members to build up to one or two large paint outs per year. We are also hoping to create a community and network of plein air painters throughout British Columbia and abroad.
There are two different levels of yearly membership, both at a very economical fee of $10/year or $15/year.
Both will get you a membership listing page with a gallery and biography with links to your own home page and social media account. The premium Membership will get you more gallery space, highlight in our home page slider and promotion on our Facebook page.
For full details please visit our Membership Information page.
As a treat for those who have not heard of Plein Air Magazine, you can get a free digital issue from Zinio, the world’s largest newsstand and bookstore.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us.
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Grand Prix d’Art 2014
/by pabcHosted By The Old School House Arts Centre
With Cash Prizes of:
1st Place $200 / 2nd Place $100 / 3rd Place $50 / 4 Honourable Mention Prizes
Date: July 26, 2014
Time: Registration & Check-in 9:00 am – 10:30 am / Competition 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: $25.00 Registration Fee, includes lunch and $10.00 for Companion Lunch
Who: Artists of all skill and experience levels
Location: Downtown Qualicum Beach
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Brush Washing Container
/by pabcI was never one to spend big bucks for something simple. I just want things to work well for a fair price.
I came across my current brush washing container in an art store in Hamilton, Ontario a few summers back. It is a dream and at $25, I thought it was a steal.
It is mid sized, holds a good amount of mineral spirits (500ml), has a wide mouth (3″) and locks up tight! Having a good seal is essential since I just throw it in my backpack when going painting. Last thing I need is a leak in my car or while hiking in.
Enough of the back story. The other day my Lee Valley catalogue showed up; I just love looking through these. It was the garden supplement and I almost tossed it into the recycle bin but then decided to have a look through.
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Bowen Island Plein Air II with Sheree Jones
/by pabcDate: July 12- 13th, 2014
Location: Bowen Island
Time: 9am to 4pm
Cost: $150
Description: This two day weekend workshop will provide you with the basics of drawing, colour mixing and composition. Through demonstration, handouts and group discussions you will learn techniques used by plein air painters around the world.
Explore a favourite gulf island and discover new ways to see its natural beauty while enjoying the camaraderie of painting in a group.
Registration: Space is limited, please calll Sheree Jones at 604.980.0855 or email her directly at shereeljones@hotmail.com
See more of Sheree’s works at the Gallery at Artisan Square, Bowen Island, from June 25th to July 20th, 2014.
Membership is Now Open
/by pabcMembership has come to PleinAirBC with the idea behind it to foster enough members to build up to one or two large paint outs per year. We are also hoping to create a community and network of plein air painters throughout British Columbia and abroad.
There are two different levels of yearly membership, both at a very economical fee of $10/year or $15/year.
Both will get you a membership listing page with a gallery and biography with links to your own home page and social media account. The premium Membership will get you more gallery space, highlight in our home page slider and promotion on our Facebook page.
For full details please visit our Membership Information page.
As a treat for those who have not heard of Plein Air Magazine, you can get a free digital issue from Zinio, the world’s largest newsstand and bookstore.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us.
Jasper Plein Air
/by pabcDate: June 20 – 22, 2014
Location: Jasper, AB
Costs: $425 early enrollment (paid in full before May 20) or $435 after May 20.
Instructor: Jerry Markham
Description:
As artists we all want to think outside the box, which is good, however, if you don’t understand what’s in the box itself then it’s hard to be outside of it. In this three-day workshop we will work through the importance of a dynamic composition, strong value scheme, driving depth with aerial perspective, the use of edges and forceful colour. Capitalizing on these ideas we will then take a look at how to utilize them to free our creativity and compose compelling paintings.
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