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Jul 31, 2020 to Aug 5, 2020 - 5-Day Art Retreat in Kawartha Highlands July 31 to August 5, 2020

This retreat is an homage to early pioneers of plein air painting. We canoe-in and camp, paddling every day to our painting locations. This is a self-catered trip. We provide the canoes, life jackets and instruction. You bring your own provisions, tents, etc. The scenery in Kawartha Highlands is fantastic. Bald rock faces, sparkling lakes, majestic trees. Every direction you turn is another painting. Your instructor, Keith Thirgood, has been camping and canoeing all his life, and teaching artists his own unique approach to painting for over 12 years. Learn how to find order in the chaos, control your colours and create paintings that work. Learn modern colour theory, values, shapes and lines, what makes for a good painting.

If you need advice on the camping portion of the retreat, we have you supported. Even brand new canoeists have no trouble with this gentle adventure. This retreat is suitable for beginners wanting to learn to paint in a fun, outdoor location, as well as more experienced studio artists who want to try plein air, plus artists who are looking to loosen up and paint in a more post-impressionist style. To find out more and register, please visit www.wilsonstreetstudios.com
Aug 14, 2020 to Aug 16, 2020 - Boldy Abstract 1 in Santa Fe, New Mexico with Cat Tesla and Julie Schumer

Boldly Abstract 1

A 3 day Non-Objective Painting Workshop with Cat Tesla and Julie Schumer

in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Explore and develop your personal voice in the inspirational environment of Santa Fe. We will explore composition, color, value and how to work on multiples at the same time. Find your own signature with different mark making tools and learn how your marks enliven your paintings. Learn how to harmonize any palette, move from analysis paralysis to painting success and to trust your artistic choices. This intensive 3 day workshop is perfect for the beginning artist who has some experience using acrylic paint.

August 14, 15, and 16

9 am to 4:30 pm

$950 Bring a friend and save $50 each

https://artbycat.com/page/1-Workshops-Prints.html
Aug 17, 2020 to Aug 20, 2020 - Abstracts From The Ground Up (Online)

Abstracts From the Ground Up

So you want to create abstracts but you haven’t a clue where to start.

Abstracts From the Ground Up takes you from the very beginning…how to find your designs, so you are NEVER without a design, then how to develop this design into a finished painting that is totally yours.

This workshop will be a live virtual event. I will be there with you during the entire four days. I can’t wait as I am excited. Please email me if you have any questions….gwen@gwenfox.com

August 17 – 20, 2020, Location….Online

Register here: https://gwenfox.com/retreat/abstracts-from-the-ground-up/
Aug 19, 2020 to Aug 21, 2020 - Boldly Abstract 2

Boldly Abstract 2

Have some experience painting, but want to explore the elements of non-objective painting in more depth, increase your confidence and creative intelligence? Boldly Abstract 2 is for you. As in Boldly Abstract 1 we will cover aspects of color, composition and mark making however through a series of more challenging exercises meant for those with more painting experience. Learn how to fix an unsatisfying painting. We will share our extensive knowledge of the art business with you, covering such topics as the mechanics of running your own art business, applying to galleries and the ins and outs participation in art fairs.

August 19, 20 and 21

9 am to 4:30 pm

$950 Bring a friend and save $50 each. Take both workshops and save $100

https://artbycat.com/page/1-Workshops-Prints.html
Aug 31, 2020 to Sep 3, 2020 - Powerful Design, Sensual Edges put Together with Exciting Color (Online)

Powerful Design, Sensual Edges put Together with Exciting Color

Design is the foundation of any painting and you want your paintings to have powerful designs filled with exciting color. In this course we will discover designs two hidden meanings around where you put your center of interest plus how to use neutrals to make your paintings glow and finally add sensual edges that are the soul of the painting.

This workshop will be a live virtual event. I will be there with you during the entire four days. I can’t wait as I am excited. Please email me if you have any questions….gwen@gwenfox.com

August 31 – September 3, 2020, Location…Online

Register here: https://gwenfox.com/retreat/powerful-design-sensual-edges-put-together-with-exciting-color/

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