Pinetop, AZ Sept. 9-11 This will be a three day plein air workshop in the beautiful white mountain region near Pinetop, AZ. In conjuction with the North Eastern Arizona Fine Arts Association. Though this is a plein air class, we will probably do a half day studio session as well. Come join us in the cool pines and aspen. Cost: $200 To register contact: Sally Carruth, jcarruth@frontiernet.net
Escalante, UT Sept. 20th A one day workshop in conjunction with Everett Ruess Days and the Escalante Plein Air Competition. Whether you are taking part in the competition or not, come take your skills to the next level. Beginner to advanced, all media welcome, Cody will work/demo in Oils. Cost: $95.00 To Register contact Cody: cody@codydelong.com
Painting Along the River Page, AZ Sept. 29 and 30. These are one day float trip workshops on the beautiful Colorado river in Glen Canyon, (smooth water, no rapids) beginning at the dam in Page, and following the river for 16 miles to Lee's Ferry where we will be transported back to Page. This trip is designed especially for artists and I have chosen two painting sites and several photo op sites. Imagine yourself painting along the banks of the famous horseshoe bend and other Glen Canyon sites, charge your batteries and clear your memory card, Glen Cayon is stunning. Cost $150 for one day, $285 for both days. Color Flyer
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November 14, 2008: Albuquerque, New Mexico. A one day plein air workshop in conjunction with this year's Open Space: A View with Room exhibition, Open Space Alliance and Plein Air Painters of New Mexico. $95.00 To register contact: leemcvey1@msn.com
Paint the West Saguaro Lake Ranch Workshop - March 4- 8, 2009 This is a four-day painting workshop intensive with Cody DeLong and Susan Pitcairn. To register contact Susan, susan@susanpitcairn.com A Review: This four-day plein air painting workshop was a great experience for all. ( March 4-8, 2008 ) So much so that the Ranch is reserved again for the same time next year Established in 1930, Saguaro Lake Ranch (http://www.saguarolakeranch.com/) is located just below Saguaro Lake on the banks of the Salt River in the Tonto National Forest. Large saguaro cacti inhabit the surrounding foothills, some of which are hundreds of years old, and extend almost down to the scenic river. Across the river, the majestic Bulldog Cliffs seem to reach for the sky and are easily visible from almost any part of the Ranch. The horse corral and stables are right along the river too, adding that extra touch of western authenticity, and additional subject matter for the artists. Did I mention the carpet of poppies blooming a short distance from the Ranch? We stayed in the rustic cabins of the Ranch which were clean and quiet. Three terrific meals each day were prepared and served by the excellent staff in the main lodge which features a four-sided fireplace and rustic wood and cacti accents. There's even an old western book collection. With such a wide variety of subject matter in all directions, we often did not venture more than a few yards from our cabins to paint, such is the richness of the scenery there. The owners of the Ranch, Steve and Susan Durand, were great. They really welcomed the artists and even provided us with our own building to use as a studio/lecture/demo space. We would often relax there after lunch to rest, talk about art principles, do color experiments or even paint still lifes. In the evenings after another incredible dinner in the lodge, we would usually return to the 'Studio' for additional lectures, and Susan's "Awaken to Beauty" slide show presentation. Susan may turn this into a book one day. Most days began with either Susan or I doing a plein air demo, followed by the students painting until the lunch bell rang. After lunch and the aforementioned 'studio time', we would all go back outdoors to spend the afternoon painting around the Ranch. On Saturday afternoon, many of us went on a horseback ride across the river and up the hillside through a 'saguaro forest' to a ridge where we could see the ten-mile long Saguaro Lake on one side and the Goldfield Mountain range on the other. On Sunday we painted in the morning and then about 2 p.m., we gathered on the porch of one of the cabins for final questions and student works discussions. We all enjoyed our time at the Ranch, and none of us were in much of a hurry to leave this oasis or our new artist friends. I can hardly wait til next year. - Cody DeLong Student perspective from workshop participant John D. of Arizona: Cody, Well firstly, you picked an outstanding spot and time of year. Saguaro Lake Ranch is a magnificent place for plein air painting, particularly in the early spring with the flowers just beginning to bloom. I thought it compared favorably with Sedona, but without the crowds. It really felt like I was getting away from it all. I loved being at the charming old ranch. I could walk out the door of my cabin and paint from my front porch (not a bad idea when it's sunny) or choose from an endless number of diverse and stunning landscapes: soaring cliffs, the horse corrals by the beautiful river, the cactus and cottonwoods, or the nearby lake. I also really enjoyed the horseback ride to the lake vista. In addition, the food and staff were wonderful. If I had more time, I would have loved to have enjoyed the ranch's and area's other amenities. That just gives me another reason to visit again, perhaps with my wife. The instruction was also very good. Your painting style, particularly the way you paint mountains and rocks, is very subtle and inspiring. You capture the changing light very well. I also really learned a lot from your painting of the river, What's more, you paint and teach in a way that is methodical and straightforward, and easy to learn from. I also enjoyed the balance of learning from two teachers with different approaches. It offers more information and reminds him/her that there's an unlimited number of ways to paint the landscape. It's only up to a person's creativity, vision, and skills. From Carolyn C. of Ohio: The Saguaro Lake Ranch workshop was my first plein air painting workshop. As I am a beginner, I felt I would be in the way - both teachers, Cody DeLong and Susan Pitcairn did their best to show me basics and make me feel like I've been painting for years. It was so much fun. The Ranch was very relaxing, they fed us wonderful food and the views were breathtaking. I'm looking forward to my next visit. -- See also http://www.susanpitcairn.com/ |
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