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Threshold of the divine

Once, while on a two-hour stopover in Houston, I took a cab to the Rothko Chapel, sat alone beneath the baffled skylight cupola and blinked into the fourteen inky canvases until it was time to go back to the airport. My long-dreamed-of pilgrimage had overwhelmingly confirmed not only the immersive drama and eye-filling trickery of Rothko’s surfaces, but the power of context. Like the Sistine and the Guggenheim, the Rothko is, perhaps, the highest achievement in spatial devotion to art and its spiritual purpose....Read On

Upcoming Workshops

Sep 23, 2019 to Sep 27, 2019 - Visual Abstraction…Translating Everyday Images Into Stunning Abstract Designs

Never be without a design from which to create an abstract painting. Taking images you see on your daily walk, while shopping or in your home… dissecting them into shapes and value to produce abstract paintings that sell.

Held at Gwen Fox’s private Art Sanctuary in Taos, New Mexico. Her 100-year-old adobe home is the perfect environment to inspire and renew your creativity.

There will be private critiques that empower, glorious breakthroughs while basking in a safe environment in which to grow as an artist.

This workshop will fill fast. Limited to 10 artists. Each artist will have their own table.

https://gwenfox.com/
Oct 3, 2019 to Oct 6, 2019 - IGNITE Your Creativity

For artists of every level who want more from their art.
Practice creative habits from Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way.
Explore your creative voice, colors, materials & symbols.
Access the wisdom of your creativity on a Soul Art Journey.
Gain confidence and trust in your unique expression.
Art washes from your soul the dust of everyday life. – Picasso
Held near Santa Fe, New Mexico at the beautiful Pecos Benedictine Monastery. Price includes workshop, private ensuite room, art supplies, and meals.
Stede Barber is a gifted artist, educator, and certified Soul Art guide with a Doctorate in “Art as an Expression of My Soul.”

For further information and to register: StedeBarber.com/Workshops
Oct 11, 2019 to Oct 16, 2019 - Painting Autumn in the Poconos

Join David Beale for his annual fall water media workshop sponsored by the Picture House! This year we will paint in the scenic Southern slopes of the Poconos around the town of Jim Thorpe, PA. The dates are from Friday, October 11 to Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

The workshop will be taught by David Beale, popular watercolor instructor and owner of the Picture House. See David’s work at davidbealeart.com
David has taught workshops across the United States and abroad throughout Ireland, on Lake Como in Italy and in Barcelona, Spain.
For details, see Painting Autumn in the Poconos.
Nov 20, 2019 to Nov 27, 2019 - “THE MAGIC OF PAINTING FROM LIFE” with Sheree Jones at Casa Buena Art Retreat, Mexico

Join Canadian artist Sheree Jones as she shares her passion for painting “from life” at this idyllic coastal retreat.

This workshop is designed for experienced beginner & intermediate oil (and acrylic) painters.
The small group size guarantees plenty of one on one instruction.
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 desire for both comfort and adventure. Non painting partners welcome.

For more information visit:
http://www.casabuenaartretreat.com/retreatSheree.htm
or contact Sheree:
sheree@shereejones.com
Jan 15, 2020 to Jan 22, 2020 - Exploring Still Life in Oil with Laura Robb — Advanced Techniques for Capturing Light and Depth in Your Paintings

This workshop/retreat will be ideal for artists who are serious about improving their painting skills, but who also enjoy great food, terrific accommodations and a bit of adventure. The instructor has many years of experience in both teaching and painting and is dedicated to passing along her knowledge to those who are eager to learn. Small class size will insure individual attention. We will be working from life and previous experience mixing color will be necessary.

Casa Buena Art Retreat, between Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan, is a calm and beautiful place to relax and explore your creative energy. Please check out their website for photos and detailed information about this exciting opportunity http://www.casabuenaartretreat.com/Retreat_LauraRobb.htm Non-painting travel companions are welcome too.

For more information on the instructor or to contact her, please visit http://LauraRobb.com