Mitch Baird's August 8 & 9 Workshop at Cannon Beach!

Jenny Lake by Mitch Baird

It is not overstating it to say that Mitch Baird is Oregon's quintessential "Master" plein air painter of the first order. You have an opportunity to learn from him! Mitch studied with Scott Burdick, Scott Christensen, Dan Gerhartz and Richard Schmid...he brings all that experience and more to the easel. Mitch tailors his teaching to each student, individualizing instruction to "where you are".... and where you want to be. Ready to learn? learn with Mitch Baird! Any level. Sign up now...!

August 8th & 9th at Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast from 9am - 5 pm
Workshop cost is $200
(or $100 for a single day)
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A materials list will be provided with registration as well as exact meeting locations with directions. Lodging will be the responsibility of the student if needed.

Website: Mitch Baird

For details and registration please call 971-227-6142 or email mitch(at)mitchbaird.com

Plein air workshop in the Oregon High Desert with Jef Gunn

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To find out more: Jef Gunn

Elio Camacho workshop July 13-17, 2009 Columbia River Gorge

Join Elio Camacho for five days of plein air painting instruction on the Columbia River Gorge. Elio studied under Russian Impressionist Ovanes Berberian and is influenced by master impressionists such as Bongart, Sorrolla, and Fechin. Elio is was just named "Artist to Watch" in the July Issue of Southwest Art. Students of Elio can't say enough good things about him: (reviews and testimonials here).

If you have similar goals and want to learn to fill your canvases with color and boldness then this class may be for you.

Some of the things we will cover are:

• Stroke angle and how it affect depth in thick loose strokes
  
• Properly holding a brush to ensure you have limitless possibilities with your strokes
  
• Brush speed
  
• Time management and capturing the moment: The question most often asked is “how do you deal with the changing light”. We will cover efficient ways of painting so you dont waste strokes or motions.
  
• Forget formulas and learn to “SEE”: Learning see nature as paint.
  
• Color temperature
  
• Harmony
  
• Each day will end with a group critique
  

To find out more and register:
Workshop information
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2009 Summer Workshops with plein air artist Mitch Baird

Join award-winning artist Mitch Baird for a local plein air painting experience capturing the beautiful Northwest landscape. The workshops will be 2 day intensives for all skill levels and limited to 10 students to ensure individual attention. The location, settings and dates of the workshops will be:

June 6th & 7th, Sauvie Island

July 11th & 12th, Frenchman's Bar (Vancouver) & Columbia Gorge

August 8th & 9th, Cannon Beach/Oregon Coast

All workshops run from 9 am to 5 pm.
Workshop cost is $200 ($100 for a single day)

(Don't delay in signing up..Mitch Baird's classes fill up fast)
For details visit http://www.mitchbaird.com/. For registration please call 971-227-6142 or email mitch@mitchbaird.com

Jef Gunn Weekly Classes and Oregon High Desert Workshop

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Here are two exceptional opportunities to study with esteemed Portland, Oregon artist Jef Gunn:

WEEKLY LANDSCAPE PAINTING CLASS WITH JEF GUNN
More than a plein air class, we will take a seasonal look at the world around us in the countryside as well as in the studio. Come paint from wild nature within easy range of Portland: Columbia Gorge, Willamette River, Sauvie Island and other great sites. Jef has been painting for over 30 years and teaching for twelve. Two sections offer scheduling flexibility.

Fridays 12:30 – 4:30 pm Begins May 15
Saturdays 12:30 ‐ 4:30 pm Begins May 16
10 Sessions $345

PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP IN THE OREGON HIGH DESERT
THE OREGON HIGH DESERT IS quiet, intense, and wonderful. This plein air workshop is designed for artists with painting experience. We'll paint from range land and rimrock, ranch yards and from the top of Steens Mountain. We will stay at the Diamond Hotel, established 1898 in the town of Diamond (population 5), which offers delectable meals and Western hospitality.

Thursday – Sunday August 20, 21,22,23 (Arrive for scrumptious dinner Wed. 19)
Four full Days of painting and fun critiques $420
For rates Check out Hotel Diamond at www.central‐oregon.com/hoteldiamond/

Please visit the calendar page at http://www.jefgunn.com for more information on these
and other classes, or email at zopa@hevanet.com to sign up.