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Nimrod Hall Artists

Posted in Serendipity, Workshop/Retreat, tagged Nimrod Hall on June 29, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Fielding Archer entertaining our weekend group with a demonstration

Fielding’s Demo

Andy Bality offering a constructive critique.

The Studio group at Nimrod with instructors

The weekend at Nimrod Hall Art Program was just wonderful. So many lovely things to paint….so many nice people with whom to paint. The best thing about the weekend at Nimrod (other than the uninterrupted time to paint) is the artists who are there to teach and to learn. Everyone is generous with their time.

Yesterday morning before I left I had an opportunity to observe Fielding Archer‘s demonstration. He taught the Still Life weekend session and even though I was there to take the Plein Air weekend that Andras Bality offered I had a chance to watch them both work. (Be sure to click the links and check out both of these artists. Their works are amazing!)

So much to learn in a short amount of time. It was a terrific experience. The Studio was well represented by Kay, Gretchen, and Kathy – all from my Wednesday morning art class. We had a great time!

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A Good Day at Nimrod

Posted in Serendipity, Workshop/Retreat, tagged Nimrod Hall on June 28, 2015| Leave a Comment »

I had a terrific day at Nimrod Hall painting yesterday. Can’t wait to work on these more when I get back to The Studio.

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Back at Nimrod

Posted in Serendipity, Workshop/Retreat, tagged Nimrod Hall on June 27, 2015| Leave a Comment »

I’m back at Nimrod Hall for “Art Camp”. I have been looking forward to it ever since I was here last year. Last night after a little Wine & Cheese Meet & Greet and a marvelous dinner our instructor challenged us to a little quick sketch painting at dusk. Well, it was almost dark….but who cares….it was fun! Here is what I was able to do in about 30 minutes before it got too dark to see. Looking forward to more new challenges today.

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Painted Kicks!

Posted in Serendipity, Workshop/Retreat, tagged Kickstarter-Painted Diamonds, Painted Shoes on June 17, 2015| 1 Comment »

Last night at The Studio we had such a fun with a creative group for the “Painted Kicks” class. And everyone left with fabulous new shoes to wear that show off their personalities.

Great work everyone! You can see what is going on at The Studio by clicking here.

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Recap of our Wild Wildflower Weekend

Posted in Workshop/Retreat, tagged Retreat, wildflowers, workshop on June 16, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Here is a recap of the Wildflower Retreat as seen by Suzanne McMinn. This is what she posted on her blog today. Be sure to click and take a look….loads of great photos and you will see Maya – the tutu wearing goat!

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The Wildflower Retreat was Fabulous!

Posted in Flowers, Workshop/Retreat, tagged acrylic, Chickens in the Road, Sassafras Farm, wildflowers on June 15, 2015| Leave a Comment »

The Wildflower Retreat at Sassafras Farm (Chickens in the Road) was a fabulous success! We had so much fun learning all about wildflowers and all the things we can do with them from pickling, to frying, to making jelly and infused oils, and much, much more. And of course, we painted wildflowers too!

And if you missed out on all the fun there will be another Wildflower Retreat in the fall – September 12-13, 2015. Check that out here.

These ladies were loads of fun and we laughed constantly. Thanks ladies for making this Retreat such a delight!

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Photos from Day 1 Retreat at Sassafras Farm

Posted in Workshop/Retreat, tagged workshop on June 14, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Chloe with her goats in the goat house after the rain

We had a busy Day 1 at the Wildflower Retreat at Sassafras Farm. Here are some pics.

Homemade candles

Embroidery work from the afternoon session

Breakfast this morning with homemade dandelion syrup

And Precious wanting to help me with everything!

We are doing the Wildflower Retreat again in September. Come join us!

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Painting in Plein Air

Posted in Plein Air, Workshop/Retreat, tagged Dickey RIdge, Plein Air, Shenandoah National Park on June 4, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Catherine and Kelly painting at the workshop

The view and my start on the painting

Gretchen at work

The view we painted

Painting in Plein Air is my favorite way to paint and I don’t get to do it as often as I would like. Last Saturday we had a Plein Air workshop at Dickey RIdge Visitor Center in the Shenandoah National Park. It was a wonderful morning….cool in the morning but then the sun peaked out and the view was fabulous.

The term “plein air” was used to describe Claude Monet and the Impressionists in France. In French it means “open air” or “outside,” but since Monet’s time the term has been used to describe people who take their easels outdoors to paint. Plein air painting is for people who love to be outdoors in nature, people who love to paint landscapes (as well as other outdoor subjects like buildings, old barns, flowers, gardens, etc).

The colors and detail you can see while painting outdoors is so much more vivid than you see when painting from photos. And where we live there are so many lovely scenes to paint…the mountains, the valley, the Shenandoah and so much more. (Click here and here to see other plein air painting session.)

We will hold another Plein Air workshop this fall so if you have ever wanted to give it a try start planning now to join us.

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Interesting Landscapes on Location

Posted in Plein Air, Workshop/Retreat, tagged Plein Air, workshop on May 11, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Often when people think of painters they imagine an artist with an easel set up outdoors painting. And many artists do paint that way but not as many as you would think. Plein Air painting is not as simple as it looks. There are many things to consider but it is very rewarding.

If you have wanted to give Plein Air painting a try why not join us for the Plein Air Workshop later this month. Click here for additional information and to register.

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A Marvelous Step Back in Time

Posted in Workshop/Retreat, tagged Capon Springs, Retreat Location on May 6, 2015| Leave a Comment »

The Main Lodge with Dining Room

Gazebo

Spring fed Pool

Pavilion at Golf Course

Presidential Lodge

Road passes right through property

Umbrellas by the door. They think of everything.

Yesterday I took a step back in time…at least it felt that way. I visited Capon Springs Resort & Farm just a short 40 minute drive from Front Royal. It’s an all-inclusive mountain resort featuring 19th century architecture and a wonderful camp layout where you park your car and walk around the grounds to everything you need from a spa to the spring fed pool to the all-you-can-eat dining hall to your rooms in one of several cabins or lodge buildings. It was just delightful. There are tennis and badminton courts, a golf course, shuffleboard and hiking trails.

I went in particular to see the layout as well as the meeting rooms because I am scouting a location to hold a retreat for The Studio. I think I may have found it. Be sure to check out Capon Springs by clicking here. I am sure it’s not “the place” for everyone but if you like to enjoy a little slower pace and visiting with friends in an ideal setting, then it’s for you!

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