An exhibit celebrating the creative spirit nurtured at The Art Guild by artists of all ages – from 5 years old to adults and their instructors. Friends and families are invited to the reception.
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Jacqueline Kamin will kick-off her workshop weekend with a two-hour still life demo and talk about her process.
Lecture limited to 25 people total.
If you are taking the workshop, this evening is included in your tuition.
To register for the workshop, click here.
Bio: Jacqueline Kamin’s illustrious career was nurtured at the Corcoran Museum School and later at the Sculpture Studio and the Art Students League in New York. Her poetic and painterly style developed early on and soon became recognized by many prestigious art organizations through awards and juried shows at the Bowers Museum, the Salmagundi Club, the California Art Club and Oil Painters of America. Her work was included in several internationally-known art expositions held in Hong Kong and New York City as well as the National Museum for Women Artists in her home town, Washington, D.C.
She is past president of American Women Artists and brought new energy to the organization with her special vision for women in the art world today. Kamin has been featured in Southwest Art and Art of the West and has her work in such collections as U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, Entrepreneur Magazine, Manocherian Brothers of New York, and Big Horn Westinghouse Corporation. As a way of sharing her artistic passion, she continues to teach nationally for Bright Light Fine Art Workshops. For more information visit her website.
Patti Mollica believes that truly great painting is not about the “subject matter,” but rather the way an artist communicates beauty, sensitivity and integrity in whatever is painted. Flowers, gardens and sunsets are no more worthy as painting subjects than a subway station full of weary commuters, or a closeup of an old rundown building with cascading fire escapes. She believes that a painter’s job is to show the viewer the inherant beauty of all subjects and scenes, most especially the ones that are not commonly thought of in an artistic light.
Although she is equally comfortable working in both oils and acrylics, she feels that the new developments in recent years to acrylics make them a perfect vehicle for infinite versatility and personal expression. This is explored and illustrated in depth in her book, “Modern Acrylics“. She has also recently authored “Color Theory” and “Getting Started in Acrylics“, available in art stores worldwide and online at Amazon.com.
For more about Patti, please visit her website: mollicastudio.com
WORKSHOPS: Cancellations by the student – more than 90 days: full refund. Under 90 days: $50 non-refundable registration fee is included in the workshop tuition. Deposit is non-refundable within 14 days of the start of the workshop.
This workshop will emphasize brushwork and simplification, both of which are key to successful plein air painting. Students will enjoy some unique brushwork exercises, learn a wonderfully simple block-in process and produce a finished plein air piece or two. Expect to come away with newfound clarity and confidence in what you’re doing when you work outdoors. Participants will also benefit from three days of constant immersion in running discussions about color, values and design. Robert is known as a passionate, good humored and generous with his time and knowledge.
Workshop is suitable for all levels and is geared toward those who paint with oil or acrylics.
Please note: As Robert is from Florida, and not familiar with the area, we don’t know yet where you’ll be painting. We’ll be giving him “the tour” when he arrives. We will be painting at sites around the PortWashington/ Manhasset/ Roslyn area. Possible sites include: the Port Washington town dock, Elderfields, Cedarmere, and Sands Point Preserve.
In addition to scenic and compositional considerations, parking, bathrooms, shade, and walking distance will all be taken under consideration.
Robert J Simone is the consummate professional who uses proven methods to produce fine art paintings that stand the test of time. He is a thoughtful painter whose priorities are truth and beauty. The authentic portrayal of light is a central theme in his work. Upon making a mid-life decision to pursue painting Robert realized that plein air would provide a marvelous education. To that end, he attended plein air workshops with renowned artists such as Scott L. Christensen, Stapleton Kearns, and Christopher Still. His work has been included in exhibitions at the Salmagudi Club, Oil Painters of America and Florida’s Finest Plein Air. He is a signature member of both the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) and the Outdoor Painters Society (OPS). A regular participant in national level plein air competitions, Simone has received awards in such prestigious events as Plein Air Easton, Lighthouse Plein Air Festival (Florida) and Plein Air Richmond. His work has been published in Plein Air Magazine and Southwest Art.
Robert is an experienced instructor who believes the best teachers encourage, inspire and inform. He is generous with his time, sincere in his complements and honest in his critiques. Long dedicated to self-study he is known as an encyclopedia of painting information and solutions. He keeps his workshops light-hearted and fun.
For more information on Robert, please visit his website.
You can download a copy of the materials list by clicking here
WORKSHOPS: Cancellations by the student – more than 90 days: full refund. Under 90 days: $50 non-refundable registration fee is included in the workshop tuition. Deposit is non-refundable within 14 days of the start of the workshop.