The Art Workshop that will transform you
from a person who looks…
To a person who can see…
Miri lavee's Art Workshop
in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Plein Air Landscape
About the workshop:
I always tell my students that drawing and painting is another way of expanding our sight and being in touch with our feelings.
Indeed my students often remark on how, during the process of learning to paint, they have started to observe their surroundings with "different eyes". How daily ordinary sights suddenly look new and exciting.
They see details they have never noticed before; all colors look more vibrant and even the smells seem more intense.
Therefore, when I invite you to participate in my workshops, I have in mind more than just painting.
I would never offer to teach you just painting techniques.
I would never tell you that in order to paint a beautiful Plein Air Landscape you need to travel to unique and exotic places.
I am telling you just the opposite: observe your world with "fresh eyes".
With my method of painting and drawing you will learn
how you can really see…not just look at …
You will learn how to rediscover your familiar surroundings merely by looking with "fresh eyes".
Than, you will learn methods of interpreting what you see into wonderful paintings using the language of art: Color harmony, stains and lines, composition, brushstrokes…and much more.
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About myself: Miri lavee – Artist and Art Instructor
For many years I worked as an accountant, until 20 years ago, I decided to turn my painting hobby into my main occupation.
At the age of 38 and the mother of four young children, I launched into 4 years of serious studies at the Fine Art Institution in Ramat Hashron. I have become an accomplished artist and art instructor, and have never regretted my decision.
As you can see in my oil paintings, one of the themes that fascinate me most is Light and the special bond between light and color.
This is one of the subjects I will show you how to deal with
I paint and teach in the beautiful village Karmei-Yosef in Israel. The courses in my studio are annual; however, I have short-term workshops as well.
I teach mostly adults, and I honestly love what I do.
I like watching my students when the start really seeing things, not just looking at them.
It makes the process of painting and drawing so much easier!
Join the growing circle of people who don't need
to be in extraordinary places in order to paint
extraordinary Plein Air Landscapes. Register now…Contact us
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Is this the right workshop for you?
If you are an amateur, a beginner or an advanced painter who often wonders what you should paint next – this workshop is for you.
If you have painted before, but your paintings turn out dull compared to your expectations – in this workshop you will learn how to interpret, compare and edit the shapes and colors of the scene you choose to paint.
If you have never painted before, but wish to do it, this workshop is for you. I believe that we all have a built-in ability to paint and draw. Sometimes we just need someone to show us how to do it.
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Info:
Four day Plein Air Workshop
With Artist Miri Lavee
July 22-25, 2008
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Workshop cost: $495
Next workshop: December 2008
Schedule:
When:
22/7 9.00a.m – 2.00p.m
23/7 9.00a.m – 2.00p.m
24/7 3.00p.m – 8.00p.m
25/7 9.00a.m – 2.00p.m
What:
You will be painting landscapes with Cactuses and other local wild plants,
seascapes with boats in the morning and Seascapes at sunset.
Where:
The first session will take place in:
Mar de Irlanda, Manz 41, lote 9, Miramar
Cabo san Lucas
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Supply list for this workshop:
Paper:
A bunch of sheets of paper, size: A4, for preliminary sketches
Oil Paints:
Titanium white, cadmium yellow light, yellow ochre, cadmium orange, cadmium red light, alizarin crimson, transparent brown oxide, chromium green oxide, viridian, cobalt blue, ultramarine blue, ivory black.
Brushes:
I mostly use bristle brushes, mainly filberts and brights #2,#4,#6,#8,#10. I usually have at least two or three of each. I will use some round sables for detail or to sign my name.
Canvases:
When I paint outside I use ready made gesso primed stretched canvases to paint on, anywhere from 4"x6" to 12"x16". I recommend a variety of sizes including 8"x10",9"x12",11"x14" to paint on.
Easel:
Have a good easel such as the French easel, backpack easel or one of the many good paint boxes on the market.
Cleaning container:
I recommend that you have a good size container to clean your brushes with and a small cup for your medium. I use Turpentine to clean brushes and for my medium. I usually use a glass or Plexiglas palette, wood palettes are fine as are the fold out palette pals.
Palette knife:
Use a palette knife and/or a scraper to clean your palette and a roll of paper towels to clean the palette and brushes with.
Comfortable clothes:
Wear comfortable shoes and practical clothes for whatever weather one may encounter. Do not wear any vivid color cloths that might reflect color into your painting surface. A hat is important to keep the sun out of your eyes and a plein air umbrella is even better.
On the first day we will probably just be doing sketches and smaller studies in the 6"x8" to 9"x12" range to get people warmed up.
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Contact info:
Telephone in Israel: 972-8-9286875
Contact person in Cabo: Azarel Talamantes
Telephone in Cabo:
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Registration:
Early registration is necessary. The workshops are kept to a small enrollment and fill fast. Early registration helps to ensure the workshop will go. Workshops are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met 7 days prior to the beginning date. If any workshop does not meet the minimum enrollment students receive a full refund.
Maximum enrollment is 12 students in the workshops in Cabo San Lucas.
Deposits and refunds:
Upon registering for the workshop in Cabo a $200 deposit is required.
At the event of cancellation by Miri Lavee,
registrant will be refund with total deposit of $200.
Please submit deposit to:
Azarel Talamantes-Lavee
Mar de Irlanda, Manz 41, lote 9, Miramar
Cabo san Lucas
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Information for the following days will be given at first session.
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By constantly observing my surroundings and my feelings with" fresh eyes", I put into practice the principles I teach.
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