Watercolor Workshops and Shows
New! Italy Sketchbook Tour with Paul Jackson - Sept. 8-18, 2012 ::: Details here!
Materials list below
Workshop Kudos
"Thank you for a wonderful weekend! Fortunately, it lived up to my expectations. I say that because I probably had placed too much anticipation on repeating last year's fun, learning, and camaraderie. I never should have doubted your ability to deliver another educational, inspirational, and fun workshop. If there ever was a chance of having too much fun, you guys embody it. And, of course, it goes without saying that everyone left with greater confidence in their ability to improve their future paintings.
"Having an original 'Paul Jackson' painted before my eyes is special. I can assure you, it will occupy a highly visible place of honor in our great room. As a matter of fact, I suspect that one of my paintings will come down to make room for it. Ironically, it's the one I painted last year at your workshop. How fitting is that! Your painting will not only provide a sense of beauty but also a reminder of how much fun and enjoyment we have together."
Best always, affectionately,
Howard
Baton Rouge, LA
"A terrific three days! relaxed atmosphere, yet hard work that seemed to delight everyone. Amazing demos that had me mesmerized as Paul pulled and pushed color in ways I have never seen. He and Marla make everyone feel like they are old friends gathering to have fun! Thanks you two!"
- Victoria Lenne
Knoxville, Tennessee
"As an amateur artist but a professional in the teaching field, I cannot say enough about the quality of Paul's workshop! He is that rare professional artist who not only makes his work come alive, but knows how to generously share his techniques in ways so that others can, too. I will never be a Paul Jackson, but he certainly helped me become the best ME, I could, in three fun and informative days.
"It really was a pleasure getting to know you two, and I look forward to June and seeing you again (yikes! I may be becoming a Paul groupie!)"
- Carol Hemmye
Pensacola, Florida
"At first, the thought of taking a workshop with Paul Jackson was intimidating to me -- he is such an incredible artist and has won so many awards. But after going on his sketchbook tour of Italy, I could see how passionate he is about watercolor and how thrilled he is to ignite that passion in others -- especially new artists. He not only is incredibly encouraging, he also is effective in pointing out what you can do differently to make your painting better. I was thrilled with my results of the workshop and very motivated to paint paint paint! Paul does more than teach the technical aspects of painting, he teaches you how to really see your subject, especially the light and shadows and translate those into values. He also gave great pointers on composition and perspective. But best of all, he just made it really fun. Paul has a terrific sense of humor and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the three full days of the class. I also have to give him kudos on how well organized the class was - plenty of space for each participant and extra supplies available. I have taken several workshops and Paul's was the best by far!"
- Adele Coleman
Columbia, Missouri |
2012
Below is our schedule of confirmed workshops for 2012.
For details or to register, please contact Marla Jackson.
March 11-15
Miami, FL
Miami Watercolor Society
Contact: Diane Lary at outpostart@aol.com
305-607-5447
March 21-24
Sherwood, AR
Mid-Southern Watercolorists
Painting Glass and Shiny Stuff
Contact: Cheryl Nelson at cbnrealtime@yahoo.com
501-944-8736
April 3-5
Painting Glass and Shiny Stuff
Manhattan, KS
Contact: Emmalee Tredway emmatredway@netscape.net
April 13-15
Painting Glass and Shiny Stuff
The Community Activity Center Rarity Bay
Rarity Bay/Vonore, Tennessee
Contact: Trisha Hanna, thth321@tds.net
April 18-22
Dramatic Urban Landscape in Watercolor
Knoxville, TN
Contact: Kate McCullough at kate_mccullough@att.net
April 27-29
Dramatic Landscape in Watercolor
Richmond, VA
Contact:Marla at marlamjackson1@aol.com
573-356-1999
May 15-18
Sedona, AZ
Northern Arizona Watercolor Society
Contact: Roe at rutano5@msn.com
928-301-1929
June 11-14
Painting Glass and Shiny Stuff
Arts Center Old Forge
Old Forge, New York
Contact: Barbara A. Getty, bgetty@artscenteroldforge.org
June 22-24
Painting Glass and Shiny Stuff
Baltimore, MD
Contact: Marla at marlamjackson1@aol.com
573-356-1999
July 25-27
Bozeman, MT
Painting Dramatic Landscapes
Contact: Ceilon at ceilon@ceilon.com
August 29-31 and September 3-5
Stratford, IA
Iowa Watercolor Society
Contact: Jan Globuschutz, Vice President, jglobuschutz@msn.com
October 8-10
Painting Glass and Shiny Stuff
Chico, CA
Butte County Watercolor Society
Contact: Cynthia Sexton at bcwatercolorsoc@gmail.com
530-318-2105
October 26-28
Painting Glass and Shiny Stuff
Picayune, MS
Contact: Marla at marlamjackson1@aol.com
November 10-12
Victoria, BC
Contact: Sam Boehner at sam@samboehner.com
Italy Sketchbook Tour
with Paul Jackson, aws, nws
September 8th thru 18th, 2012
Cinque Terre, Lake Garda, Verona & Venice
 Italy Sketchbook Tour (pdf)
 Artists and friends! Let's get together, travel to one of the world's most beautiful and intriguing places, and hone and improve those watercolor and drawing skills. Fall is a perfect time to sketch and paint our way from Cinque Terre to Venice, or just enjoy the journey and experience northern Italy through an artist’s eye. Let the sights, sounds and tastes of this charming corner of the globe inspire you....and if you do want to improve your watercolor sketching skills, you have at hand one of the best instructors available. The culture, people, architecture and geography of Italy will be our focus and inspiration, and your sketchbook, travel journal and photos will become a personal record that you will treasure for years to come.
Cost for this 11-day trip will be $3,250 plus airfare from your departure city to the Malpensa airport in Italy, and return from the Marco Polo airport in Venice. This will give you the option of using any frequent flyer miles you may have accumulated.
Included in this unique package is all day personal instruction for painting and photography, lodging, ten nights accommodation in characteristic old world hotels, based on double occupancy, and with private facilities in all rooms.
Also included is a daily continental breakfast as well as two group dinners, services of a private motorcoach of deluxe standard from Milan to Cinque Terre and to Lake Garda and train transportation to Verona and Venice. There will be optional excursions and activities that can be added to our original plans once we are on our tour. This will allow some individuality to your tour or some time to relax and soak in the best of northern Italy.
- Sept. 8 Arrive in Milan and travel to Cinque Terre, settle in, Welcome Group Dinner
- Sept. 9 – 11 Photograph, paint & explore Cinque Terre’s five towns
- Sept. 12 Travel to Garda
- Sept. 12 through 16 Photograph, paint & explore Lake Garda and Verona
- Sept. 16 Travel to Venice
- Sept. 16 & 17 Photograph, paint and explore Venice, Farewell Group Dinner
- Sept. 18 Travel to Venice airport, depart
A commitment deposit of $250/person will be due by Feb. 1, 2012. For more information or to register for this inspiring adventure, contact Marla Jackson at marlamjackson1@aol.com
Workshop Details
Reach the next level of artistic confidence and ability as Paul helps you explore design, color, value, textures and patterns. Through informal lectures, discussions, demonstrations and critiques you will be guided in refining your personal painting style. Come prepared to find logical and creative answers to your watercolor problems.
Paul will demonstrate the versatility of watercolor paint. You will learn how to mix colors using a limited palette and how to work in thin layers of washes to build up luminous colors. Paul will lead you step-by-step with illustrations of the painting process. Emphasis will be on what makes a good painting, planning the entire picture area, the importance of thinking through the composition, good division of shapes, value planning, what to communicate about the subject, and how to correct mistakes.
If watermedia is your passion, then this highly energized painting workshop is for you! Paul's stress-free, positive approach toward the act of painting will inspire you to loosen up and have fun again. Expect an intense, concentrated and lively workshop where you will elevate your understanding of how watercolor can be controlled.
Paul is the author of Painting Spectacular Light Effects in Watercolor. His work has been often featured in the International Artist and The Artist’s Magazine. He is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society.
Materials List:
- Paper - 1 sheet of Arches watercolor paper, 260lb cold press, (I'll demonstrate on 1/2 sheet -20x26”)
This paper can be tough to find. Cheap Joe's carries it. We'll also have some available to purchase at the workshop.
- Painting board - 3/4” sealed plywood board to stretch your paper. ( i use a 24x30" piece of birch-faced 3/4" plywood, sanded and sealed with polyurethane)
These are not commercially available, so you may want to make your own. (My teenager makes awesome painting boards.) We'll have her boards pre-stretched with paper available to rent or purchase at the workshop.
- Palette - I use a Quiller palette, but any large watercolor palette will do.
- Water containers - at least 2
- Paper Towels
- Brushes
- 3 Round watercolor brushes, pick a small, medium and large, also a 2” flat wash brush
- 1 small, cheap brush for masking fluid.
- Masking fluid
- Paint - Daniel Smith Art Supply offers an incredible range of juicy, brilliant watercolor paints. With the 100+ colors they have to choose from you'll have an adventure experimenting with the perfect palette to match your expression. Here is a short list of colors I am currently using and recommend for the workshop. Feel free to add any other colors you like.
Cadmium yellow light, Cadmium Lemon, New Gamboge, Cadmium orange, Perinone Orange, Cadmium Red hue, Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Carbazole Violet, Quinacridone sienna, Indigo, French Ultramarine, Pthalo Turquoise, Pthalo Green, Manganese Blue Hue, and Opera
- Any other watercolor supplies you normally use.
Before you rush out and spend a fortune on art supplies, check with us. We may be able to offer a less expensive alternative.
We should have all of these supplies available at the workshop. |
