Fearless Painting Big brushes and bold decisions. Faster, Looser, Bigger, Bolder January 11 -18 and January 18-25, 2023 with Doug Swinton
Take the fear out of painting and decision making. We will be doing 20 minute studies and learning to make fast decisions without the agony. Simplifying composition, colour choices and brush marks we will develop these studies into finished works. Working both from sketches, photos and outdoor studies you will paint a minimum of 4 paintings a day. Loosen up, get colourful and have fun. 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.
Contact info for Doug: www.dougswinton.com email: info@swintonsart.com Tel. 1.403.258.3500	Workshop Instructor: DOUG SWINTON Doug Swinton has the enviable reputation of being one of Canada's premiere outdoor painters. Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Doug depicts the foothills and   mountains of the Canadian Rockies where he currently resides. He paints the Alberta landscape with powerful movement, light and bold colour. His knowledge of art and his willingness to share this knowledge with students has earned him a reputation as an outstanding artist and instructor. Classes include topics such as colour theory, composition, life drawing and outdoor painting. Doug owns and operates Swinton's Art Supply & Instruction and teaches many classes in house. Doug believes that only when all of our technical skill meets all of our creativity, will we truly make art.             “How do you describe my art? That's like trying to hit a moving target. Just when I think it's going one direction ever elusive leopard slips away and changes its spots. Slathering thick viscid paint on a freshly unwrapped canvas is sensual and venereal. For me it's always been more about the doing than the end product. It's like being at a live concert. The energy that comes from the doing is a highly powerful thing. I also get board very easy so I tend to flit from subject to subject. As J R Tolkien said, “not all that wander are lost”. No matter what the subject, it's always the same, the most amount of information with the least amount of brushstrokes“
Doug's Artwork
Tentative Itinerary PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary might change due to travel restrictions Tentative Itinerary 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 Panita 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, 8am - 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, free time Dinner Art Show and Tell Wednesday 8am - 9am Breakfast Transport to PV Airport unless you would like to stay an extra 3 days for self guided plein aire or studio painting.	Art Supplies for the Workshop Becoming a good painter doesn’t require a lot of talent just lots of practice and good equipment. If you want to cheap out on paint, brushes and other essentials because this is just a hobby and you’re not going to spend the money on the goods it takes to paint, I suggest you try macramé for a hobby. Cheap supplies will prevent you from achieving any sort of success and you will be frustrated. In the end will have wasted your money anyway. Sorry if that sounds harsh but over the 25 years I have been teaching it’s the truth. Xx Oo Click here to see supply list COST for each retreat A. for a workshop participant: $2000.00 CAD including Instructions, some art supplies, 7 days 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: $1500.00 CAD including 7 days 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. COME FOR BOTH WEEKS AND SAVE $200.00 CAD Payment Options A. Pay in full 2000.00 CAD upon registration B. Make a deposit of $500.00 CAD and pay balance 45 days before the retreat. Payment Method A. send your check (Money draft or certified check if outside of Canada) made payable to Jane Romanishko (contact Jane for her mailing address) B. Email your money to janerom@shaw.ca C. Pay via Paypal NOTE: There will be 5% extra transaction fee added for using paypal. Full Payment Deposit Balance payment 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 $50 will apply to options B,C and D.