Coming in January 2027
DATES:
Mon., January 11th & Tues., January 12th, 2027
TIME:
9:00AM TO 4:00PM
PLACE:
Koreshan State Park 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero, Florida
TUITION:
$250.00, Plus Park Fee of $5.00 per Vehicle
Workshop Description:
As a Plein Air painter, my objective is to capture the essence of a scene in the simplest possible manner. Join me as I share my insights on how to organize the visual clutter that often overwhelms us when painting outdoors in nature. Discover how to transform a complex scene into more manageable shapes and patterns, emphasizing the concept that “LESS SAYS MORE!” We will also delve into the concept of aerial perspective, architecture on the landscape, and local color verses perceived color. All mediums are welcome.
The Koreshan State Park is a state park in Estero, Florida located on U.S. Highway 41 at Corkscrew Road. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 4, 1976, under the designation of Koreshan Unity Settlement Historic District. This venue offers unlimited subject material for plein air painting, from the historic buildings to shaded pathways with native vegetation, to the Estero River.
"SIMPLIFYING THE LANDSCAPE"
A 2-Day Plein Air Workshop with
Dana Enders
Coming in February 2027
DATES:
Thursday, Feb. 4th to Saturday, Feb. 6th, 2027
TIME:
9:00AM TO 4:00PM
PLACE:
Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, Room 102
10150 Bonita Beach Road SE, Bonita Springs, Florida
TUITION:
$510.00 - Must be a CURRENT Member of SWFPS to attend.
Workshop Description:
Painting the landscape successfully involves learning to be descriptive in ways that allow the artist to tell a story about the place they’ve chosen to paint. A good landscape painting is never just about the objects in the scene; it’s also about depicting those objects in ways that are compelling.
Every aspect of the painting and every decision you make during the painting process matters.
In this workshop, we’ll discuss why Intent is the universal key to creating a narrative and how atmosphere, texture, and a bit of illusion are what add the “adjectives” that round out your storyline. We’ll utilize intent to explore mood, color, edges, mark-making, and the concept of creating a visual story by combining these things.
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"Texture, Atmosphere, and Intent"
Telling Tales with the Landscape
A 3-Day Pastel Workshop with
Lyn Asselta
IAPS-EP, PSA-MP