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Teens

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WORKSHOP

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plein air workshops at Plein Air Curacao International Art Festival

TEEN 
WORKSHOP

February 24, 2023

How to draw and paint

a Portrait

with Marijke van Balen
From The Netherlands

In this workshop you will learn to deal with the use of colors in the medium  of watercolor, starting from the expressive characteristics of this material which is one of the techniques of painting that has transcended all time up to present, you will learn how to achieve a variety of colors by the mixture or superposition of them, play with the effects that this technique allows us and we will also address the use of light, color, value, tone and contrast to represent the selected motif in a fresh, dynamic and colorful way. A two-dimensional space in a small or medium format.

 

Workshops are 4 hours of instruction, demos and painting time each day and is open to all teens between the age of 13 - 21. Suited for seasoned painters. The medium of your choice. Registration is required.

FEE PER WORKSHOP

FL. 95,--

All 3 WORKSHOPS

NAF. 240,--

Locations are subject to change.

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ADULT WORKSHOP

February 24, 2023

Water Reflections

with Tony Parsons
From UK

 

Tony is famous for depicting reflections and water. Learn some secret methods and dirty tricks to give your waves a shine. 
Tony’s unique teaching style aims to give you the basic techni
ques and confidence to tackle the classically problematic subjects rather than everyone copying the same painting.  There’s plenty of tips and tricks with an insight into the right kit and best suppliers. A course such as this aims to save you six months of trial and error on the kitchen table.

4 hours of instruction, demos and painting time each day. Open to all adults above the age of 18. Suited also for seasoned painters. Used medium of your choice. Registration is required.

FEE PER WORKSHOP

NAF. 160,--

ALL 3 WORKSHOPS

NAF. 375,--

Location are subject to change.

plein air workshops at Plein Air Curacao International Art Festival

PLEIN EAU WORKSHOP

February 24, 2023

Underwater painting

with Carlos Hiller

From Costa Rica

This is an introduction workshop to the world of underwater painting, only for licensed divers. The basic uses of tools & techniques will be explained. Further, we will elaborate on painting techniques, color palettes, composition and perspectives. 

The course location will be chosen by the workshop instructor. Painting equipment, paint and canvas will be supplied and is included in the course. 

Requirements:
The participant should have basic skills and knowledge of Plein Air painting or painting with oil, a diving certificate, dive gear. (this can be rented from our partner dive school Central Dive Curacao.Old gloves), painters knife (small) or spatula.

FEE PER WORKSHOP

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 WORKSHOP FEE

NAF. 350,=

Location are subject to change.
Art teacher to be determined .

workshop during Plein Air Curacao International Art Festival

TEEN
WORKSHOP

February 25, 2023

Painting Mangrove, Water & Reflections

with Cory Wright

USA

Don’t get bogged down in the details, learn the benefits of simplifying a complex scene! No need to paint every individual leaf on that tree, by economically using your shapes, getting the values right from the start, and varying your edges/brushwork (among other things) Cory will teach you how to interpret a natural scene on your canvas in a way that invites the viewer’s eye into the painting to explore!

Cory will be demonstrating in oils, but all mediums are welcome.

FEE PER SESSION

NAF. 95

ALL 3 WORKSHOPS

NAF. 240,=

Locations are subject to change.

Adult plein air workshop during Plein Air Curacao International Art Festival

ADULT WORKSHOP

February 25th, 2023

A Plein Air K.I.S.S

with Gregory Summers
From USA

The art of simplicity and speed. Capturing the essence of the scene as quickly as possible, giving you the best opportunity to create a beautiful work of art.
Complications: painting outdoors is challenging enough. Simplify your approach
and your goals to help create your best work possible. The process is simple yet
challenging enough to last a lifetime.
An intro to learning how to paint with a limited palette, unlimiting the possibilities
of success.

FEE PER WORKSHOP

NAF. 160,=

ALL 3 WORKSHOPS

NAF. 375,=

Location are subject to change.

workshop during Plein Air Curacao International Art Festival

TEEN
WORKSHOP

February 26, 2023

The art of capturing Light

with Farley Lewis
From USA

Learn how to paint a landscape filled with light and atmosphere, and have a lot of fun in the process. Whether you are brand new to painting, or you’ve been painting for years, this class has something for everyone. The class begins with a short teaching and demonstration, then the participants can work on their own painting with plenty of one-on-one instruction.

FEE PER SESSION

NAF. 95

ALL 3 WORKSHOPS

NAF. 240,=

Locations are subject to change.

watercolor workshop during Plein Air Curacao International Art Festival

ADULT WORKSHOP

March 21st, 2019

Watermedia Painting & Technique

with Diane Laird

From USA

This workshop/demo will explore the use of water media techniques, style, and materials including painting surfaces, finishing and framing techniques.  Beginner to advanced artists will learn how to combine a classic watercolor painting approach with ink, other water media, and some unusual techniques that result in focal interest, vibrancy, and a non-traditional outcome.

FEE PER WORKSHOP

NAF. 160,=

ALL 3 WORKSHOPS

NAF. 375,=

Location are subject to change.
Art teacher to be determined .

Adult Workshop

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TEENS WORKSHOP

March 15, 2019 

Plein Air session in Floating Market

by Anja Filatova

Austria

In 4 hours, we make a painting of a genre scene, still life or a landscape in the bright and inspiring atmosphere of the Floating market. During the workshop I will introduce participants to the main rules of composition, constructive drawing, color scheme and painting in acrylic.

4 hours of instruction, demos and painting time each day and is open to all adults between the age of 13 - 21. Suited for seasoned painters. The medium of your choice. Registration is required.

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ADULT WORKSHOP

March 16th, 2019

Capturing Light and Atmosphere with Pastel

by Sandra Nunes

Brazil 

 

The rich color, texture, immediacy and luminous character of soft pastel turns it into the perfect medium for plein air painting. It is highly versatile and it works as a bridge between dry and wet media.

In this beginner/intermediate workshop, Sandra Nunes focuses on developing form through light and shadow, exploring the relationship between color and atmosphere as well as the use of creative methods of pastel application to convey mood to your paintings.

Students will be able to:

  • respond to the beauty of nature 'en plein air' with soft pastels.

  • paint on dark, light textured paper (Canson Mi-teintes)

  • work on heavier textured sanded papers (UART)

  • interpret light on a painting for maximum impact.

  • use color to create the impression of depth and mood to the painting. (aerial perspective)

  • select colors for dry and wet underpainting as keys to their personal expression.

After demonstrations, students will be assisted individually with the process of creating their own paintings, using the techniques they have just learned. 

4 hours of instruction, demos and painting time each day. Open to all adults above the age of 18. Suited also for seasoned painters. Used medium of your choice. Registration is required.

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PLEIN EAU
WORKSHOP

March 4th, 2019

Underwater Painting

4 hours of instruction, demos and painting time each day. Open to all adults above the age of 18. Suited also for seasoned painters. Used medium of your choice. Registration is required.

workshop for kids during Plein Air Curacao International Art Festival

TEENS WORKSHOP

March 16, 2019 

Landscape & Animal Figure
 


by Ulises Matos
Cuba

In this workshop you will learn to deal with the use of colors in the medium  of watercolor, starting from the expressive characteristics of this material which is one of the techniques of painting that has transcended all time up to present, you will learn how to achieve a variety of colors by the mixture or superposition of them, play with the effects that this technique allows us and we will also address the use of light, color, value, tone and contrast to represent the selected motif in a fresh, dynamic and colorful way. A two-dimensional space in a small or medium format.

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ADULT WORKSHOP

March 18th, 2019

Creating Mood with Color and Light

by Keiko Tanabe

San Diego, California
 

Participants will learn simple methods and techniques to make a watercolor painting that is full of light and atmosphere.  Keiko will create a composition to demonstrate a variety of techniques and explain how to edit complex visual information to make a painting that is simple yet strong.  There will be a painting demonstration, one-on-one guidance and a question-and-answer session.

Focus of this workshop is how to capture the essence of the landscape that conveys a certain mood so particpants can have a 

better understanding of design, values, edges and colors



4 hours of instruction, demos and painting time each day and is open to all adults above the age of 18. Suited for seasoned painters. The medium of your choice. Registration is required.

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MOONLIGHT
WORKSHOP

March 20th, 2019

Capturing Impressions with Color and Light

By Tiffanie Mang

San Diego

Often times when painting outside, we do not have a lot of time to record every detail because as Monet once stated, 'We truly only have 20 minutes before the light changes'. In this workshop, plein air gouache artist Tiffanie Mang will demonstrate how to capture the essence of a landscape with energy and emotion. This workshop will focus heavily on the importance of composition before color through small value studies. In the second half of the class, students will dive into the basics of color mixing and color relationships, which is what makes a painting come alive after good value structure and composition. Through this workshop, students will learn to not record literally what they see in front of them, but to capture the soul of the subject matter in their own way on canvas. 

workshop for kids during Plein Air Curacao International Art Festival

TEENS WORKSHOP

March 17 , 2019 

The Beauty of  Painting Thumbnails

by Tiffanie Mang, 
San Diego

Ever used the medium gouache? Sounds fancy, but don’t worry! It’s just a French word meaning opaque watercolor. In this workshop, California based gouache plein air artist Tiffanie Mang will guide students through the basics of this wonderful medium and teach them how to create beautiful paintings through small thumbnail studies. After warming up with thumbnails, students will take one study and do a larger 5”x7” painting. Starting with the important fundamentals of value and composition, students will learn how to effectively paint engaging landscapes with a good sense of light. 

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ADULT WORKSHOP

March 21st, 2019

Painting Expressive Landscapes
With Palette Knives 

by Shinhuey Ho

Trinidad & Tobago

We all know palette knives are used to mix paints. we are going to use them to create eye-catching effects and textures on canvas! In this workshop, I will show you different types of painting knives and how to paint oil painting landscapes with them. By the end of the workshop, you will feel comfortable handling a palette knife and you will take home your wonderful creation painted with the palette knives.

Master Class
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March 12 - 14 - 15, 2017

Adult Workshop

Day 3: Composition for landscape painting

Glenn Vilppu demonstrated the use of thumbnail sketches to develop compositions and the use of values as well as light and dark patterns to create space. Students worked along with him developing compositions in their sketchbooks and then translate one into a painting. His suggestions for the colors: Alizarin Crimson (or Permanent Rose Magenta or Rose Madder), Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light, Titanium white and Umber Cerulean Blue. He demonstrated using a sketchbook and pencils for thumbnail sketches and paint with gouache. 

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Glenn Vilppu

workshop for kids during Plein Air Curacao International Art Festival

March 13, 2017

Teens Workshop 

Day 2: 

Shinhuey Ho demonstrated how to paint landscapes with oil paint and a palette knife. The focus was on: how to use the palette knife to create different effects, how to mix colors to create the exact color of your choice, and how to express sunlit areas and shadowed areas with appropriate mixed colors. The students chose their own spot to paint and use the palette knife techniques and color-mixing techniques demonstrated by her to create their own paintings. Students needed Oil colors, Palette knife, canvas panel, mixing palette or disposable paper palette, 2B Pencil or charcoal.

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workshop for kids during Plein Air Curacao International Art Festival

March 11, 2017

Teens Workshop

Day 1

Using the techniques and ideas demonstrated they created their own (urban) sketches and compositions. Benjamin spent time with each individual student talking to them about their work and helping them with any questions. He passed out handouts during the workshop with examples of pencil sketching, gesture drawing and pen and ink techniques. He briefly talked about the importance of sketching and will showed examples of sketches that great works of art have been based on. Basic ideas of figure and gesture drawing were presented as well as thumbnail sketching techniques and composition. 

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Benjamine Clarke 

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March 12 - 14 - 15, 2017

Master Class

Students learned how to effectively translate the three dimensional landscape into a two dimensional painting and incorporate figures into their Plein Air work.  Heather helped accelerate their learning process and teached techniques to bring added interest and life to their paintings.

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Heather Arenas

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March 11, 2017

Adult Workshop

Day 1: Art & Nature

Students learned about art techniques relating to nature at a locations where rocks, sand, water and sky combined with man-made structures are exceptional for plein air painting. Being a biologist Cecil guided the students in exploring the site, surroundings and the different kinds of vegetation. He gave tips as to what to focus on when painting. This observation-sketching tour lasted approximately 40 minutes. Then he started the drawing and painting process, explaining how to include the different things observed, while giving encouragement, oversight, and input.

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Cecil Runion

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March 13, 2017

Adult Workshop 

Day 2: Approaches to plein air paintings

Students were shown a method for lying in a composition from life outdoors. They discussed elements of value and edge, color harmony, and drawing as wel as specific approaches to landscape painting that will help artists see with more accuracy and develop a painting in an organized approach. He demonstrate as well as individually critique students, helping them correct their paintings and develop them further.  

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Ryan Brown

workshop for kids during Plein Air Curacao International Art Festival

Teens Workshop

Day 3

Outdoor painting is an interesting experience requiring skill and dexterity because of the dynamic style of painting due to the whims of nature.
The theme of the workshop is the natural beauty of the seascape of the Caribbean islands. The workshop lead to the development of the skills like:
-the application of colors (oil, acrylic or water) using different techniques;
- mixing colors to get different shades;
-using the contrasts of light and shadow;
-expressing personal emotions regarding the landscape using the different techniques.

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Ulises Matos

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Adult Workshop

Using Color correctly in plein-air painting

In this class the fundamentals of representational oil painting such as light and shadow, good shapes, values, color, edges, materials and techniques were covered. Debby demonstrated monochromatic, analogous, and complementary color schemes and the students did short exercises in oil. After completing the exercises, the students worked on a painting of the scene. The objective was to achieve color harmony in the painting through color planning. Students learned the use of warm and cool colors to paint convincing landscapes and how to paint simple figures in the landscape.

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workshop for kids during Plein Air Curacao International Art Festival

Teen/Young adult Workshop

Outdoor Watercolor Painting using Color Theory and  Design

This class included demonstration of outdoor painting techniques like negative painting, lifting out color and direct glazes, while emphasizing​ color plans, limited palette and composition.

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Patricia Barr Clarke

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Adult Workshop 

Fresh Air: painting with feeling

This workshop focused on creating “art from the heart” with a focus on composition, color, value, edges and materials. Kristin demonstrated and talked about the differences between painting from an emotional level compared to an intellectual level and to paint the scene with freshness and feeling. Artists worked in the medium of their choice, in either oil or acrylics.

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Adult Workshop

Capturing figures in plein-air

During this workshop the instructor showed how an understanding of basic shapes and light source will enable the painter working on location from life to capture simple figures quickly  without the use of a stationery model. A single figure, a crowd of people or a herd of livestock grazing a field  will often add life to a plein air painting, but an extensive knowledge of anatomy is not essential for these quick gestural images.

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Teen/Young adult Workshop
Introduction to Portrait drawing.

This workshop focused on the fundamentals of head-structure  creating a sense of pictorial space in a portrait. They constructed a head in charcoal from observation of a live model. The instructor will demonstrated how to create a wipe-out drawing by toning a sheet of paper with charcoal and erasing-out the lights. This drawing technique is a simple and effective introduction to the concepts that are essential to plein-air painting by focusing purely on value, shape and mass. 

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Rachel Constantine

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Adult Workshop

The Figure in Landscape painting

This workshop was about the fundamentals of Plein Air Painting, but with the addition of integrating a figure within the landscape or citiscape. Composition, theatrical movement of light, eye movement through the painting, control of strong and subtle colors, attention to values, and techniques for creating convincing spacial illusion were covered in this workshop.

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Adult Workshop

Alla Prima Portrait in an outdoor setting

Taking advantage of Curacao's beautiful outdoors, Shinhuey demonstrated method and techniques of painting a live model in natural lighting. Students painted from the same model afterwards. They learned:

  • How to mix natural skin colors

  • How to simplify values

  • How to paint realistic yet painterly portraits
    How to see with an artist's eye

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Shinhuey Ho

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Teen/Youn adult Workshop

Outdoor Watercolor Painting using Color Theory and  Design

Award winning pastel artist Lyn Asselta will guided students through the process of painting an expressive landscape in pastel.  Working on sanded papers, they learned to layer colors, organize interesting compositions and to see the landscape through the eyes of a pastel painter.  

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Lyn Asselta

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