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COLOR in NATURE at the CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDENS, GLENCOE
ART256110 - Color in Nature
3/5/10 - 4/9/10
Delve into the complex and exciting colors found in nature's wealth of plants, flowers, and fruits. Discover the science behind how color is created and observed; how plants utilize color, and how to analyze nature's colors to move your botanical illustrations and art into a richer dimension. Using water based paints and colored pencils, students will move through exercises designed to unlock these complexities. A review of color theory will be presented, as well as demonstration and visual examples.
Chicago Botanic Garden, Regenstein Center
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
http://www.chicago-botanic.org/
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CRITIQUE CLASS TUESDAY MARCH 23rd
The monthly critique class is designed for students working independently in various mediums (including pastel, gouache, acrylic and oil paints) who wish to receive feedback, support and inspiration in a comfortable group studio setting. We will critique finished works and works in progress. Students will then have studio time to work and receive individual instruction.
Our studio is located at 1402 Greenleaf in a working artists' studio outfitted with easels, work tables, wash-up sinks, and daylight balanced lighting. Free on-street parking is available. The fee for each class is $47. Please let me know if you have any questions. Snacks always welcome!
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DRAWING on the RIGHT SIDE of the BRAIN: Create Drawings with New Perceptions at the Infinity Foundation
Drawing ability, for many, seems only possible with a certain level of talent. However, when you access the right side of the brain, the seat of your creativity, you unblock your drawing abilities. Discover the connections between how you think, what you see, and how to draw. Through a series of guided exercises, you will open your perceptions to see the world around you with an artist’s eye. This class is for both the beginning and more practiced artist who would like to clarify and simplify the approach of capturing creative expression on paper. You will create several small drawings using the right side of your brain. Materials required are a soft lead pencil, eraser, and drawing paper at least 18” X 24” inches.
Course 101123
Infinity Foundation
1282 Old Skokie Road
Highland Park, IL 60035-3057
(847) 831-8828
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DRAWING on the RIGHT SIDE of the BRAIN: UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIAL at the EVANSTON ART CENTER
Saturday January 30th, 2010 10:00a.m.-1:00
Beginning and advanced students will learn how to more effectively use their minds and eyes to SEE. Students will be guided through various exercises designed to simplify and clarify the act of observing and drawing the world around them. Please contact the Evanston Art Center: http://www.evanstonartcenter.org/contact.aspx for more information and enrollment.
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STUDIO INTENSIVE for PAINTERS at the PENINSULA ART SCHOOL with MASTER CRITIQUES by NINA WEISS
Peninsula Art School, Fish Creek
Door County, Wisconsin
January 11 to January 23 (closed on Sunday, January 17), 8am-5pm
Evening Studio Hours: Wednesdays, January 20 & 27 until 8:30pm
For Advanced Painters in All Media
Tuition: Members $275, Non-Members $300
A Peninsula School of Art Studio Intensive provides a special time and place to dedicate yourself to bringing your work to the next level, while working within a collaborative community of like-minded artists. Artistic transformation is facilitated by focusing on process rather than product. Design your personalized artmaking space, surrounding yourself with the materials and inspirational pictures, sketches, quotes, color swatches that set the stage for growth. Throughout, you may invite your fellow artists to respond to your work, or you may move ahead privately.
Monday and Tuesday during the second week, individual private critiques will be scheduled with master artist, Nina Weiss, followed by a group discussion of the critique experience. Students are also encouraged to add to a communal resource library of inspirational materials such as art biographies, writings, reading lists, web sites, DVDs, quotes, reproductions of artworks, etc.
Please contact the Peninsula Art School at info@peninsulaartschool.com for enrollment and further information.
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COLOR IN THE WINTER LANDSDAPE at the EVANSTON ART CENTER
This winter, take a look at the beautiful landscapes around you! In this class, students will explore painting techniques that reveal color in the Winter Landscape. Under-painting, glazing, broken-brushstroke, and a review of color theory will help guide the student to rich and vibrant winter landscapes. Composition, gesture, and other practices crucial to landscape painting will be reviewed. Examples from art history will be presented. Please contact the Evanston Art Center at http://www.evanstonartcenter.org/contact.aspx for more information and enrollment.
Five Week Class Beginning 1/14/2010
Thursday 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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LANDSCAPE: DRAWING into PAINTING Northshore Art League, Winnetka
NEW! 11 WEEK WINTER SESSION LANDSCAPE CLASS in the BEAUTIFUL NORTHSHORE ART LEAGUE STUDIOS!
This course for students of all levels offers an exploration of
landscape in painting and drawing. Students will learn to
extract and refine their vision of the landscape using sketches
and personal landscape photography as resource material.
Emphasis on composition, color, and technique will strengthen
the student's ability to represent the landscape around them.
Students will begin with black & white mediums to study
composition, value and gesture. Color and color theory
review will be added as students grow confident with their
subject matter. Students will work in the color medium of
their choice. An historical overview of landscape drawing
and painting will be presented. Group critique and individual
instruction will augment the learning experience.
When: 1/13-3/24 (13 classes)
Wednesdays, 7:00-9:30pm. Please contact the Art Center at www.northshoreartleague.org for registration and further information.
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NAKED COLOR WORKSHOP NORTHSHORE ART LEAGUE, Winnetka
Strip away the mysteries of color. In this intensive workshop, students will learn how to identify and implement color schemes for use in various art practices. The scientific background, physiological causes, and psychological effects of color will be discussed. Study the relationships of color on using colored paper and water-based paints.
Sunday, April 2nd 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Please contact the art league at http://www.northshoreartleague.org for enrollment and further information.
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PASTEL TECHNIQUE and PAINTING THE MAINE LANDSCAPE: SUMMER WORKSHOPS in COREA, MAINE.
Nationally acclaimed artist Nina Weiss is returning to Corea, Maine June 22 -25 to conduct two workshops. This is the fifth year that Nina, a 2005 Acadia National Park Artist In Residence, will visit Corea to offer workshops. June 22-23 is "Mastering Pastels and the Maine Landscape". This two day, 10 hour, workshop will focus on techniques pioneered by Degas, Chardin and Cassat. Using chalk pastels, students will perfect layering techniques and application skills to create optical mixtures, achieve depth and realize brilliant effects. Special emphasis will be placed on exploring color in nature, focusing on the varied tones and hues that combine, contrast and compliment to give coastal Maine its distinct appearance. Students will create and critique pastel works on location, capturing the natural landscapes and seascapes of Corea, Maine. Workshop is $160 and limited to 12 students. June 24 -25 10:00 - 3:00 Nina will offer an intensive two-day workshop: Capturing Color in the Maine Landscape. Students will work plein-aire studying the inspirational landscapes around the peaceful harbor town of Corea. Emphasis of this workshop will be on rendering basic forms of the landscape, using line and gesture, and expanding the use of color in landscapes. Students will begin with compositional sketches and color studies and progress to works in the color medium of their choice. A review of color theory and color in nature and the landscape will begin this intensive workshop.
Lunch will be on location and participants should plan accordingly. Workshop is $160 and limited to 12 students.
Light refreshment will be provided by Chapter Two at the beginning and end of each day.
Recommended materials list is available. To register, or for further information on the workshops, local accommodations or other questions, contact Chapter Two and visit their website.
http://www.chaptertwocorea.com/Home.html
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IRISH LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP WITH NINA WEISS JULY 17 - 26 9 Nights & 10 Days
Come see the beauty of Ireland through artist’s eyes! The Irish Landscape Workshop with Nina Weiss takes students to the dramatic and timeless landscape of Irelands’ west coast. Designed for artists and art lovers at all artistic levels, this workshop allows students working in various mediums an intensive exploration of the rustic and rolling landscapes meeting the Atlantic Sea north and west of the city of Galway. Students will experience the natural beauty of the Irish Landscape while enjoying the comfort of four-star hotels, gourmet dining, and the charm of local food, crafts, and music. Our seaside accommodations allow for exploration of both land and seascapes. Working a plein-aire, students will learn to extract their visions from these inspirational landscapes through sketches, drawing, painting, and photographic reference.
Workshop fee includes all lodging, instruction, transportation in Ireland, day trip, most meals, and studio space. Please contact Nina at 847 748 8520 to request brochure and application, or download a catalogue from this website. Airfare not included. Based on double occupancy.
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ITALIAN LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP WITH NINA WEISS JULY 27 - AUGUST 7 12 Days & 11 Nights
ITALIAN LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP WITH NINA WEISS At the Monastero SS. Annunziata, Todi, and La Torretta, Casperia. Study, paint and draw the breathtaking landscape surrounding the medieval hill town of Todi, in Umbria. Todi is a sophisticated town of gothic palazzi, narrow winding streets, and a magnificent central piazza. The town is surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and sunflower fields. Casperia, an hour south of Todi in the Lazio region, nestled in the beautiful Sabine hills, offers a striking landscape, in a tiny, medieval, traffic free town of winding cobblestone streets. Working on site, students will learn to extract their visions from this inspirational landscape, working with pastel, gouache, charcoal, and pencil. In Todi, students will be housed and take meals in a newly rennovated monestary. La Torretta in Casperia is a rennovated 15th century villa with stunning views from all rooms. Studio space is available. Price includes field trip to Orvieto, Deruta and Tivoli; twelve nights and thirteen days, most meals, coffee and wine, transportation to and from Leonardo da Vinci Airport, daily support van to landscape sites, instruction, Application and deposit required. Call 847-748-8520 for more information and literature. Please see homepage for downloadable catalogue, or contact Nina for catalogue and application.
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