May
May Painting Workshops 2013
Agua Caliente Park, Tucson, Az
May 1st
Visit this Ancient Natural Oasis
Set in the middle of the barren desert lies the oasis of agua caliente. Ponds fed from natural springs make this place so unique. Ancient cultures thrived next to this constant water source. Native you have natural springs and lagoons. Surrounded by palm trees it was a wonderful place to paint and visit This is painted on stretched canvas and is painted in oil.
In my mini Plein Air (painting outdoors) Painting Classes you can hone you landscape painting skills while visiting wonderful locations around Arizona. These painting workshops run mostly in the Fall through the Spring avoiding the heat of the Summer Months. These are for those painters who have landscape painting experience and want to sample plein air painting or plein air painters that want to further their skills.
*This workshop is for those who are experienced in Plein Air Painting or have taken previous outdoor workshops.*
*there is a $15.00 per day pass fee that students will be responsible for covering
Student’s level of experience: Intermediate and Advanced
Register now to reserve your space. Class sized is limited 8
Tuition: $100.00 for Workshop
* “Buy Now” button will take you to PayPal page. if you don’t have a PayPal account.
Look for the link “Don’t have PayPal Account” and continue to check out as normal.*
*To pay by check make out to Kevin McCain Studios and Send to Boise, Idaho studio*
Students are responsible for art supplies, food, lodging and transportation to the workshop
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May 3rd – 5th
Visit Sedona The Jewel of the West
The Location
Sedona’s landscape have inspired imaginations for decades. The backdrop for some the most famous western films ever made. People came because of the wonderful red rock plateaus and mesas. The scenery has fascinated artists and writers alike for ages. Though Hollywood moved on the community of Sedona remains one of the most wonderful places to visit. For landscape artists it is especially spectacular. Come Join me and paint this beautiful jewel in Arizona’s high desert. Be inspired by land.
This 3 day workshop we will explore the fundamentals of Plein Air painting. Lectures and demonstrations will all take place outside and in the landscape. That is the best venue to discuss painting. Surrounded by what we will be painting. Using a limited palette and simplification of the landscape in both color and shape to create a convincing painting of the scene. Learn to see in shape and value instead of line and detail. Learn to use value and color to depict three dimensional space or depth. We will explore using larger brushes and economy of brushstrokes to work more quickly and accurately.
Class will start at 8:00 am where we will meet for a and go to 12:00 pm when we will break for lunch. We will continue to paint at 1:00 and continue through 5:00 pm.
Student’s level of experience: Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced
Register now to reserve your space. Class sized is limited 10
Tuition: $300.00 for Workshop
* “Buy Now” button will take you to PayPal page. if you don’t have a PayPal account.
Look for the link “Don’t have PayPal Account” and continue to check out as normal.*
*To pay by check make out to Kevin McCain Studios and Send to Boise, Idaho studio*
Students are responsible for art supplies, food, lodging, park fees and transportation to the workshop
Supplies List and Other Useful Information
Contact me with any questions
Sedona Area, Az
May 6th
Explore Beautiful Oak Creek Canyon
The Location
Come and visit the wonderful colors of Oak Creek Canyon. As the Creek winds it way through the canyons North of Sedona, Arizona. The banks of the river are lush and green surrounded by towering Cottonwood trees. The red rock of the Canyon walls peak through the boughs of the green cottonwoods and colors seem almost unworldly. Come paint with the beautiful Oak Creek canyon in the Sedona Area.
What we will learn
In my mini Plein Air (painting outdoors) Painting Classes you can hone you landscape painting skills while visiting wonderful locations around Arizona. These painting workshops run mostly in the Fall through the Spring avoiding the heat of the Summer Months. These are for those painters who have landscape painting experience and want to sample plein air painting or plein air painters that want to further their skills.
*This workshop is for those who are experienced in Plein Air Painting or have taken previous outdoor workshops.*
*there is a $15.00 per day pass fee that students will be responsible for covering*
Student’s level of experience: Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced
Register now to reserve your space. Class sized is limited 8
Tuition: $100.00 for Workshop
* “Buy Now” button will take you to PayPal page. if you don’t have a PayPal account.
Look for the link “Don’t have PayPal Account” and continue to check out as normal.*
*To pay by check make out to Kevin McCain Studios and Send to Boise, Idaho studio*
Students are responsible for art supplies, food, lodging, passes or permits and transportation to the workshop
Supplies List and Other Useful Information
Contact me with any questions
