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CATCHING THE LIGHT
February 7 -16, 2024
with Gaye Adams
‘Discover the joy of painting the living, breathing landscape’
Workshop description:
When we paint from photos, much nuance is lost to us, and a sense of place and experience and energy is often sacrificed as we are painting a moment frozen in time. Painting the landscape from life in real time can feel daunting, but it is also exhilarating and serves as a super highway to improving your painting skills.
This workshop will lay out an approach for capturing the atmosphere, mood and light in the transient landscape. It will break down the process into bite size chunks that will empower painters to start and complete a field study in a limited amount of time.
Bring your enthusiasm and energy, and let's have a wonderful time exploring the amazing experience of painting on location.
Contact info for Gaye:
www.gayeadams.com
email: gayemadams@gmail.com
“ My journey as a painter reflects my journey as a citizen of the planet. It is one of awe, bewilderment, learning, successes, failures and of being ever a student. My subject matter is most often around the effects of light. It is always a fascinating process to see light appear in a painting. I find it challenging and stimulating to paint in this way....I don't think I will ever grow tired of it.
In my painting I strive convey what inspires me and what makes my pulse quicken. I paint representationally , but I am very engaged in letting the paint speak, and I am happy for those moments when the paint itself takes on a voice and a life of its own, when the unexpected and unplanned emerges
At that point the energy and magic of the artistic process is at it's best. I am humbled and elated when it occurs. It's what keeps me painting.
I paint on location often, as I love the experience and the practice it affords, and I also love being in nature, painting an experience with all the nuances of the calls of sea birds, the smell in the air, and all else that comes with it.”
While you're busy creating art, your friendly hosts at Casa Buena will be working hard, ensuring that your stay is a memorable one. Outstanding food, accommodations, and field trips will satisfy your desires for both comfort and adventure.
Workshop Instructor:
GAYE ADAMS
Gaye has enjoyed working professionally as an artist for over 30 years. During that time she has explored most mediums and subject matter. Through it all what remains constant is her delight with painting the effects of light and atomosphere, which is the signature of her work.
An avid plein air painter, she not only enjoys the process of immersing herself in nature, but finds the knowledge and experience gained painting in the field is key in informing her larger studio works.
The artist currently holds a Senior Signature status with the Federation of Canadian Artists and a Master Pastellist status with the Pastel Artists of Canada. In addition she is an involved member of the Artists for Conservation organization.
Gaye currently is working primarily in oils because it lends itself so well to painting on location, and enjoys travelling to remote and pristine locations, primarily in BC, for the love and challenge of it.
In addition to her field and studio work, Gaye is a popular art instructor and enjoys sharing her passion and knowledge with her students both here and abroad.
She currently serves as Standards Chair with the Federation of Canadian Artists and works out of her home studio in Langley, BC.
GAYE’S WORK
‘Fishing Village, Las Penas’ 11” x 14” oil on board
Tentative Itinerary
PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary might change due to travel restrictions and other unforeseen circumstances
Wednesday
Arriving to Puerto Vallarta Airport
Taking taxi to your hotel,
Meeting at the hotel Lobby at 5:30
for Art Gallery walk and dinner
Thursday
8am - 9am Breakfast 2.5 hour scenic drive North to Los Cocos, Nayarit, where Casa Buena is located.
Stop at La Penita Art Market and Lunch on the Beach
Settling in, setting up your work space
Dinner
Friday
7am - 9am Breakfast
9:30am - 4pm workshop
Dinner
Art discussions or movie in the Casa
Saturday
7am - 9am Breakfast
9:30am - 4pm workshop
Dinner
Art discussions or movie in the Casa
Dinner at Casa Manana
Sunday
Early start at 7:00, light breakfast,
7:30 - 10am organized tour to the Jungle
Exploring and shopping at San Blas,
Lunch at the beach
relax for the rest of the day or return to you studio to paint
Dinner
Monday
7am - 9am Breakfast
9:30am - 4pm workshop
Happy hour, siesta
Dinner
Tuesday
7am - 9am Breakfast
9:30am - 4pm workshop
Happy hour, siesta
Dinner
Wednesday
7am - 9am Breakfast
9:30am-4pm workshop:
Happy hour, siesta, free time
Dinner
Art Show and Tell
Thursday
7am - 9am Breakfast
9:30am-4pm workshop:
Happy hour,
Art Show and Tell/Critic
Dinner
Friday
8am - 9am Breakfast
Transport to PV Airport
Art supplies for the workshop
for each retreat
A. for a workshop participant: $2,900.00 CAD
including Instructions, some art supplies, 9 days 8 nights accommodation, transportation from and to Puerto Vallarta, all breakfasts, lunches and dinners, entertainment and a field trip to the Jungle.
B. for a non painting partner of a friend: $2,000.00 CAD
including 9 days 8 nights accommodation, transportation from and to Puerto Vallarta, all breakfasts, lunches and dinners, entertainment and a field trip to the Jungle. We can arrange other activities, like fishing, whale watching, bird watching, etc upon request for an extra fee.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS FEE
Airplane ticket to PV and back, your stay at hotel on the day of your arrival, taxi to the hotel and dinner on that first night, all alcohol beverages, personal shopping, medical expenses, tipping of staff.
CANCELLATION POLICY
A. If your workshop is cancelled due to Instructor's unavailability, you will be notified immediately and you will receive a full refund.
B. If you can't attend your retreat and notify us 45 days prior to the retreat, you are welcome to transfer 100% of your full payment to another Casa Buena Art Retreat within 2 years of the date of cancellation. You can transfer your payment to another person or any other options that Casa Buena has to offer.
C. If you can't attend your retreat and notify us 30 days prior to the retreat, you are welcome to transfer 70% of your full payment to another Casa Buena Art Retreat within 2 years of the date of cancellation.
D. If you can't attend your retreat and notify us 14 days or less prior to the retreat, Casa Buena Art Retreat will not issue any refunds or transfers to other session. Your only choice is to transfer your payment to another person.
PLEASE NOTE: Administration fee of $100 apply to options B,C and D.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
A. Pay in full upon registration
B. Make a deposit of $500.00 CAD and pay balance 45 days before the retreat.
PAYMENT METHOD
A. Etransfer your fee to janerom@shaw.ca
B. Send your check (Money draft or certified check if outside of Canada) made payable to Jane Romanishko (contact Jane for her mailing address)
C. Pay via Paypal (please contact Jane for Pay Pal Invoice)
NOTE: There will be 5% extra transaction fee added for using PayPal.
