The Painters Keys

Anxiety creativity

At exam time in university I used to notice a curious burst of wild creativity. Due to the pressure — when I ought to be buckling down and attending to study — my mind somehow overflowed with inviting new projects. It was at that time I invented a method of applying paint to canvasses from great distances with the use of a hot-air balloon. Another time it was an idea for a series of paintings based on microscopic examination of a campus quad. I call this phenomenon “Anxiety creativity” or “AC.”...Read On

Upcoming Workshops

Oct 9, 2016 to Oct 15, 2016 - Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic with Hilarie Lambert

Romana in Colors is an oil painting workshop which invites you to enjoy lessons in a picturesque setting. Join us for our fourth annual retreat to Casa de Campo, luxury 5 star resort where we will once again open & blend the worlds of freedom, tranquillity and creativeness. We will paint on the white sands of Playa Minitas, a private beach where the land becomes one with the Southern Caribbean Sea, at the Marina and Altos de Chavon where you can explore the 16th Century replica of the Mediterranean Village, stroll along cobblestone streets and soak in the art galleries, boutiques and museums. Lambert will cover all the basics: composition, value, color and edges… Highly individualized attention, regardless of the student’s level of painting expertise! For all details see our website http://romanaincolors.com/
Nov 23, 2016 to Jan 24, 2018 - Oil Painting Workshops – Casa Buena Art Retreat, Mexico – with Bobbi Dunlop

SIMPLE IDEAS: Powerful Paintings – This 4-Day workshop will touch on all the “Simple Ideas” that Bobbi emphasises throughout her teaching: “ logical ideas ” … the nuts and bolts necessary to build a strong, beautiful painting. Ideas that help take the mystery out of painting and add the magic you are seeking.Join Bobbi in a tropical Mexican paradise ~ Casa Buena Art Retreat ~ for this 4-day Intensive (7 Day Retreat), Challenging and Fun! Oil PaintingWorkshop where we will joyfully explore 3 subjects from life – Still-Life , the (clothed) Figure and Plein Air Landscape – and thread these simple ideas throughout.
3 dates to choose from: November 23 – 30, 2016 | March 22 – March 29, 2017 | January 17 – 24, 2018 (You acrylic painters are welcome, too.)
http://bobbidunlop.com/events
http://www.casabuenaartretreat.com/retreats.htm
Mar 8, 2017 to Mar 15, 2017 - Capturing Personality in Portrait — Riviera Nayarit, Mexico with Jane Romanishko

There is nothing more challenging and fascinating than painting a portrait of another human being… and there is nothing more satisfying when you succeed in doing that! Join me for 7 day all inclusive art retreat in the unspoiled back country of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. In this easy going and very informative workshop you will learn all the steps and techniques of painting a character portrait from photos and from a life model. All levels are welcome. Demos will be done in pastel and oil, but acrylic painters are welcome as well.
$1500.00 will cover instructions, art supplies, 7 days accommodation, transportation from and to Puerto Vallarta airport, delicious meals, field trip to the Jungle and local markets and much more. Treat yourself to this unique and creative vacation: learn, create, have a good time, make new art friends and take your experiences home with you, in both artworks and in memories. For more information please visit http://www.casabuenaartretreat.com/retreats.htm
http://www.janeromanishko.com/
May 13, 2017 to May 23, 2017 - Spain Painting Retreat with Jeanne Salucci

You are invited to paint and relax in beautiful Southern Spain May 13-23, 2017. See Spain through the eyes of an artist. NO Experience needed. I will take you step by step into the incredible world of Watercolor. Great for beginner painters or experienced. Get your Creativity flowing. Relaxing, Friendly, Fun! Perfect for Solo travelers or bring a friend. We will stay in a wonderful Hacienda, one mile from the sea. Amazing grounds nestled in a 10 acre mango orchard, swimming pool, peaceful surroundings, beautiful daily painting locations, fantastic fresh meals, a trip of a lifetime! To register email Jeanne at JSalucciPortraits@yahoo.com or call 631-286-8786 For photos and more info see website