This is the time of year I start thinking about painting out-of-doors again. After a winter of indoor painting (lemons, camellias, still lifes overflowing with fruits and flowers) I begin to itch for packing up a picnic and hitting the road.
My classes are one day in length, from 10-4, and my better half cooks up lunch for us. Coffee and chocolate are part of the program too – you need the extra fortification when you are braving the elements.
And if it is raining? We will meet at my studio at Nepenthe (the old log house directly above the terrace, and paint “alla prima” indoors and then, if it clears, out of doors.
We talk about getting organized, getting set up for success, and quick and fun ways to get your canvas covered with paint.
Can’t draw? That’s ok. Drawing is a wonderful practice and I will teach you a bit about using it for observation and structure.
But I will also show you how to get started WITHOUT a lot of drawing skills – or even any at all.
Check out my calendar at www.bigsurarts.com if you’d like more information – or to register.
March 25 and April 1, 2012.Hope to see you this weekend!
Erin
Hi Erin,
Recently, while in Big Sur visiting my brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Linda Parker, Scott introduced me to your extraordinary paintings. Online, I’ve looked at everything I can, and am really a new fan. I’ve been painting for about 2 years, mostly still life and a little figurative. I’d love to take a workshop from you. So, if you allow students who are not really too advanced, please email me with any new dates of future workshops.
Thanks so much,
Judy Taylor
Hi Judy! Just saw this comment from you re: painting in Big Sur. I’m glad Scott and Linda introduced you to my work (I assume that was where this paragraph was going) and hope to meet you some day! xo Erin erinleegafill@yahoo.com
Oh now I see the rest of the post! Judy – I’ve got two workshops coming up this Summer at Esalen Institute . . . http://www.esalen.org. They are “The Passion of Painting” and one is a five day (in June) and the other a 3 day (in August.) Beginners are MORE than welcome – in fact, this is ideal for someone who is starting out, and trying to break out of old ruts. xo Erin