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LESLIE B. DEMILLE

PORTRAIT WORKSHOP OIL AND PASTELS

MAY 18 - JUNE 1

Limit 6

jpg samples of work must accompany registration.

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Note to those interested in attending this workshop:

To clarify the description of "Master':

Mastering Portraiture or Figurative Subject is Not a prerequisite of this workshop.
But, Mr. DeMille would like to see students who have progressed past a beginning level in their drawing skills and who have a good working knowledge of their medium of choice (in this cases, oil or pastel). However, students will have the opportunity to experience both mediums while at the workshop even if more proficient in one or the other.
Samples can be of any of your work (not necessarily portraits or figurative) for Mr. DeMille's review.

LESLIE B. DEMILLE

During his distinguished career as an artist, Leslie B. DeMille has made a significant contribution to American art. He has won dozens of awards in the nation's leading art shows and has created thousands of commissioned works, including art for the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. DeMille has exhibited his art in numerous art shows and galleries across the country and his work is included in many permanent collections.

Created a Popular Television Series

In the 1980's, DeMille starred in the television series Portraits in Pastel that won world-wide acclaim. There are two new episodes: Oil Portraits and Pastel Portraits on the series The Artist's Workshop. He is noted for his exceptional ability to teach and to inspire artists of all levels.

Art Book Author

He has authored and illustrated three art books. DeMille's work has been featured in American Artist, Southwest Art, Art of the West, Western Painting Today, Contemporary Western Artists and Pastel Artist International. He teaches workshops across the country and Canada and for 20 years at the prestigious Scottsdale Artists School.

Early enrollment recommended, limited to 6 participants.

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DURINDA

En Plein Air in the French Countryside

Watercolor and oil

JUNE 7 - JUNE 21

Limit 5

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DURINDA CHEEK

FULL - REGISTRATION CLOSED

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Encouraged by her parents, Durinda has always expressed herself in art. After receiving her master's degree in art education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, she has taught classes ranging from child to adult and college levels. Her award-winning works have been in numerous international and national exhibitions and are represented in corporate and private collections. Durinda devotes herself to painting full time, in watercolor and oil on canvas, choosing the medium to fit the mood of the scene.

"Although a Realist painter, Durinda works with watercolor in a loose, expressive style." (Ann Nichols, Arts Writer, Chattanooga Times Free Press, 1997.)

Durinda finds inspiration for her watercolor and oil paintings in European and Southern architecture and landscapes. Many studies done on site ("en plein air") are transformed in the studio into larger master works of art, in the manner of the Impressionist painters.

Whether working with the jewel-like colors of a sunrise or the patterns of late-afternoon cast shadows, Durinda's paintings capture the essence of the subject.

She maintains a working studio in northern Georgia where she lives with her life partner, William, and their feline companion, Clarice. After closing her teaching studio in May 2007, she is now able to share her painting expertise with others by leading workshops throughout the world.

Early enrollment recommended, limited to 5 participants

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Urania & Friends

Pastels en plein air in the French countryside with painting excursion to Monet's Garden in Giverny

JUNE 29 - JULY 13

Limited to 6 painters

limited space for non-painting spouses

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URANIA CHRISTY TARBET

Two divine weeks of painting with friends in the French countryside.

Urania's work has been exhibited in Los Angeles , San Francisco , New York , New Orleans , France , Canada , Taiwan and Mexico .  She has conducted pastel and oil workshops throughout the United States , Canada , Italy and Scotland .  Her work is included in ten how-to-art books; and has been the subject of many articles published in the American Artist, The Artist's Magazine, Art Review, Leisure Painter, Designer's Illustrated and Sacramento Home.  Urania is represented in print by Aaron Ashley, New York.

Urania is the Founder/President of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS), established in 1994

MEMBERSHIPS

Pastel Society of America , NY, Signature and Life Member Salmagundi Club, NY, Artist Member California Art Club, Pasadena , CA , Artist Member Knickerbocker Artists, NY Signature Member Pastel Society of Canada , Signature Member National League of American Pen Women, Washington , DC (Artist and Writer Member) Honorary Membership held in numerous Pastel Societies

AWARDS

Mary and Fred Trump Award, Society of Western Artists, Flax Award Women Artists of the West, Pastel Award of Excellence Degas Pastel Society, Award of Excellence Kansas Pastel Society, Daniel E. Greene Award Kansas Pastel Society, Honorable Mention Society of Western Artists, Neva Rall Memorial Award

Other awards include over one hundred ribbons, trophies and cash awards.

Early enrollment recommended, limited to 6 participants

www.uraniachristytarbet.com

 

"Travel and painting throughout the United States and Europe has increased my love for the joy of plein air painting.  Most of my major works stem from field sketches in plein air."

LYN DIEFENBACH

From Australia to France

JULY 21 - AUGUST 4

Oil and Pastel Workshop

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LYN DIEFENBACH

FULL - REGISTRATION CLOSED

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The pursuit of masterly quality and technique is a high priority for Lyn Diefenbach. Her work covers a myriad of subject matter, with her bold florals receiving accolades nationally and internationally.

Lyn's ability to communicate her ideas has entrenched her as a respected and sought-after tutor. Her last 3 exhibitions have sold out and her work is now being produced as limited edition prints by Origin Publishing. 

Lyn has Master Pastellist status with the Pastel Society of Australia and has feature articles published in the International Artist (October/November 2007, August / September 2006, and June / July 2005) and the Australian Artist (September 1999 / August 2002 ) . Her work �Ruffled Joy� was selected for the International Artist book �100 ways to Paint Flowers and Gardens�.

Her paintings are represented in major regional and private collections within Australian and overseas.

Early enrollment recommended, limited to 5 participants

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