Vibrant Paintings in Acrylic and Oil with Marla Blackwell March 9 - March 16, 2022
Join Marla in a fun and energized week of painting in acrylics and Oils! This will be a non-intimidating class on learning the basic fundamentals of how to capture the essence of painting. Discover more colours you love by mixing primaries and adding black or white.  The possibilities are endless and so is the subject matter…landscape, waterscape, figures, buildings.  Want to loosen up your style…..no problem!  Marla will demonstrate her technique on painting more freely and ‘painterly You'll learn perspective, composition and how to design the painting in your own and unique style and color palette! Lots of demos and one-on-one instruction Watercolour painters are WELCOME as well :) 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: Marla Blackwell “Painting completes me as a person. It is the way I express myself. I am transported to the very scene as I immerse myself in a painting. My sincere desire is for the viewer to share this experience with me and discover the peace, harmony and contentment I find in that place.  My love is for the land. I am inspired by nature. The colors and majestic formations that abound in this great country stir my inner passion, which I strive to portray in vibrant colors.” The landscape is Marla’s favourite subject to paint. She grew up in Southern Alberta and now resides west of Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. The Alberta Foothills are spectacular which is why she never tires of painting them – they are in her backyard! Contact info for Marla: website: http://www.marlablackwell.ca/ email: mjsart@gmail.com Phone: 1.403.874.3047
Marla's Artwork
Porta Del Grano	Tofino
Autumn Essence 1, Acrylic	Lake Como, Acrylic
Violet Cascade	Springbank Autumn Twilight
A Time to Reflect		Where We Live
Autumn Essence 2		Grand Valley Field
Tentative Itinerary PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary might change due to travel restrictions Wednesday Arriving to Puerto Vallarta Airport Driving to Casa Buena, Settling in, Dinner Thursday 7:30am - 9:00am Breakfast setting up your work space 10:00am - 4pm workshop Happy hour, Dinner Art discussions or movie in the Casa Friday 7:30am - 9:30am Breakfast 10:00am - 4pm workshop Happy hour, Dinner Free time Saturday 7:30am - 9:30am Breakfast 10:00am - 4pm workshop Happy hour, critique Dinner at Casa Manana Hotel Sunday Early start at 6:30, light breakfast, 7:30 organized tour to the Jungle Exploring Old Fort 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 7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast Going to Los Ayalas for PCR Covid test Returning to Casa Buena or painting plein air on the way back Happy hour Dinner Art discussions or movie in the Casa Tuesday 7:30am - 9:30am Breakfast 10:00am - 4pm workshop Happy hour Art Show and Tell Dinner Wednesday 8am - 9am Breakfast Transport to PV Airport	Cost: $1800.00 including Instructions, most art supplies, 7 days accommodation, transportation from and to Puerto Vallarta, all breakfasts, lunches and dinners, entertainment and a field trip to the Jungle. Payment Options A. Pay in full $1800.00 upon registration. B. Make a deposit of $500.00 and pay balance 45 days before the workshop Spouses or friends are welcome for $1200.00 (all included except for workshop fee) Payment Method B. Email your money to janerom@shaw.ca C. Pay via Paypal by clicking here: Full payment Deposit payment   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.