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Painting Fast And Furious | With Doug Swinton
Whether you paint with laser focus high realism or you are an off-the-wall abstract artist these courses will give the building blocks and principles that relate to all forms of painting no matter what medium you paint in.
While you're busy creating art, your friendly hosts at Casa Buena will be working hard, ensuring that your stay is a memorable one. Outstanding food, accommodations, and field trips will satisfy your desires for both comfort and adventure.
Paint Your Favorite Pet's Portrait | With Bobbi Dunlop
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This workshop is for all levels of artists who wish to learn to paint a portrait of your favorite pet! We’ll simplify a complex photo using preliminary studies and exercises before painting a larger studio painting. We will touch on all the ‘simple ideas’ that Bobbi emphasizes in her teaching: “logical ideas” the nuts and bolts necessary to build a strong, beautiful painting; and ideas that will help take the mystery out of painting animals and add the magic you are seeking.
The Deep Dive | With Doug Swinton
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This would be an even deeper dive. Parts 1 and 2 are for the most part completely different. Only the photography day would be similar. You may participate in the lesson again or if you choose you can stay behind and Doug will continue to instruct from the resort.
Whether you choose option 1 or 2 you will learn more than your head can hold. This is intensive learning but remember we are still on a holiday. Margaritas by the pool, Coronas by the ocean and the occasional stop at a taco stand will be a regular occurrence.
Portrait Painting in Watercolour | With Emma Rach-Syslak
The portrait painting in watercolour workshop is an immersive and creative experience that invites participants into the captivating world of watercolour portraiture. All skill levels welcome. You’ll learn techniques such as colour mixing, brushwork, and layering.
Whether you’re a novice eager to explore the magic of watercolour or a seasoned artist looking to try something new or refine your portrait skills in this medium, This workshop can offer you the tools to create beautiful watercolour portraits.
Acrylic Landscape Painting - Beginners
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This weekend workshop is designed to introduce students to all the basics of acrylic landscape painting. You will learn all about: gridded photo transfer, composition, colour mixing, lighting, values, and more, applying this knowledge while creating your very own masterpiece of Norman Creek. Even if you are starting out for the first time, this course is meant to be a fun and relaxed weekend where you can be creative and build your artistic confidence in a safe and comfortable environment.
Create Compelling Light in the Landscape
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Bring life to your paintings by getting the lighting right. Achieve a striking sense of light in your work with demonstration and guidance from Gaye Adams. This two-day intensive will be all about getting the light to read in the landscape and will include instruction, demos, and paint alongs. If you are having trouble getting a compelling sense of light in your landscapes, this is the workshop for you!
Mount Edith Cavell Workshop | Heather Pant
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Join Artist Heather Pant and create with her the Iconic Mount Edith Cavell using Acrylics on Canvas. Learn Heather's techniques and unique style in composition, lighting and colour. All skill levels are welcome, class limited to 12 participants. Register Today to secure your Easel.
Introduction to Gelatin Plate Printing | With Ashley Gaboury
Gelatin Plate Printing has taken the art world by storm. Create your own unique prints as Ashley Gaboury (GOLDEN Artist Educator) leads participants through the basic steps of mono-printing using a Gel printing plate and OPEN Acrylics. Discover how to layer and use the Gel plate effectively. Try Iridescent paints to create beautiful effects. Ashley will provide you with tips on how to incorporate layered pieces (Collage) into your own art. Teens & Adults are welcome.
Beyond Watercolour | With Rich Williams
Join Rich Williams and explore the possibilities of watercolour like you have not seen before. Take what you know about watercolour and then take a leap and learn many other unexpected possibilities exist. Approaching colour and using expected pigments as well as greys produce clear and bright watercolour that are not muddy. Learn creative ways to use watercolours properties with brushes and other non conventional tools to expand your work into new and exciting paintings.
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