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Il Chiostro
241 W. 97th St., 13N
NY, NY 10025
800-990-3506
fax: 858-712-3329
Painting
in Oils & Acrylics
with Shauna Shane
June 7-14, 2008
Price: $1,695
Program Description:
...my art is my musical instrument
Painting under the Tuscan sun was a life changing experience for me, and I'm sure it will be for you as well. I can't begin to describe the delightful environment that Michael and Linda at Il Chiostro provide to allow their students the best possible week. I paint in the tradition of America's plein air masters-immersed in the light and atmosphere of the day. There is simply no substitute for the intense experience and first hand observation of nature that occurs when painting from life and Tuscany provides that intensity at every turn.
This class is a plein air painting class in which I can accommodate pastel, oil or acrylic. All levels of skill are welcome since most instruction is done to each student's individual needs. If the weather does not cooperate (a rare occurrence during June) we will paint a still life indoors in the studio. If the students are interested I would like to place a model in the landscape to work from. (My most popular painting was of other painters in the poppy fields. What a joy!)
My teaching style is encouraging and positive. I begin the week with a demo that is packed with information about the how's and why's of a successful painting. We will then begin our painting week, completing two small paintings each day we are out. My goal is to help each student learn as much as possible about how to produce a beautiful painting.
We'll discuss:
- How to choose your subject with consideration for the time you have
- How to simplify those complex spinach shapes into masses
- How to see light and dark as your major design element
- How to develop your skill level so that you can paint more efficiently
- How to relax and smile so you can enjoy your journey through this amazing, delightful experience called painting.
You
just need to get here.
.
Activities: Besides painting, there will be many opportunities to discover what makes Tuscany so special. All local transportation for excursions and to/from plein air sites will be provided. Optional activities include:
- an excursion to the medieval city of Siena
- wine tour and tasting at a nearby Chianti winery
- short excursions to other hilltowns in the area like Radda, Castellina or Monteriggioni
About the Instructor:
I am an artist, a painter, and teacher. My paintings record the inspiration that I experience when I come across a beautiful landscape or a lovely face that just must be captured. My goal is simple: to share my love and appreciation of the natural world with others.
Shauna Shane has been painting professionally for 25 years. A former Resident Artist at Yellowstone National Park, her paintings can be found in numerous collections and several countries around the world. In addition to workshops and master classes from artists such as Robert Bateman, Charles Reed, Clyde Aspevig and Raymond Everett Kinstler, her educational background includes Lyme Academy of Fine Art, University of Connecticut, Banff School of Fine Art in Alberta, Canada, and Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana.
Working in a variety of mediums including watercolor and oil, Shauna's work is saturated with light and color informed by many years of painting from life. Her paintings of the landscape, still life and the figure reflect a solid academic training as well as the ability to communicate not only the energy and the unique atmosphere of a scene, but also that subtle emotional connection between the subject and viewer.
Wine & Goblet
by Shauna Shane
Shauna has exhibited in international competitions around the country, including the Knickerbocker Exhibit, Oil Painters of America, the Salmagundi Exhibit in New York City. Shauna is an experienced teacher with 25 years of teaching students the pleasure of seeing and understanding the artistic concepts that open like windows when they begin with a strong foundation. In addition, Shauna has given more than 50 demonstrations to Connecticut and Massachusetts Art Guilds as well as to public school art classes and she is represented in galleries in Connecticut, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Montana
Click here to link to Shauna's website...
Shauna painting among
the poppies outside of the medieval walled town of Monteriggioni
Setting & Accommodations:
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Price
and Registration: $1,695
p/p
($350 p/p supp. for ensuite bathroom or single room-limited availability)
Includes:
- Shared double room in country villa
- Daily traditional breakfast and dinner, including wine
- Daily plein air excursions
- Excursion to Siena
- ½ day excursion to nearby hilltown (Monteriggioni, Radda, Volpaia…)
- Pick up from Florence train station at 3:30pm on arrival Saturday
- Transfer
to bus/train station in Siena on final day
Does Not Include:
- Airfare
- Lunch
- Art supplies
- Local bus transportation
- Independent meals and sight-seeing
Getting
There: Florence will be our meeting point on the first day
of the workshop. We will arrange for a van to pick up the group at the
train station at about 3:30 pm on Saturday afternoon. We recommend that
you fly into either Florence or Rome (Milan is a bit too far away).
Florence is closer but it doesn't have an intercontinental airport, so
there are no direct flights from the US. You would have to change planes
in a larger European city. From the Florence airport you will need to
take a shuttle bus into the center (20 minutes).
There are more scheduled flights from the US to Rome, many of them direct.
From Rome, you will need to take a train to Florence (about 2 1/2 hours).
Important! In making your return flight arrangements, if you are flying
home on Saturday after the workshop, try not to book a flight too early.
From our location it will take 1 ½ hours to get to the Florence
airport or 3 ½ hours to get to the Rome airport.
For suggestions about getting to Rome or Florence, accommodations or other
logistics, please consult our Travel
to Italy link. Renting a car from all the major rental
agencies is possible if you prefer to be more independent during the week.
To Register:
- Download Registration Form by clicking button at left
- Print, fill out and sign Registration Form
- Mail or fax it to Il Chiostro with a non-refundable deposit of $300 (address and fax number are on the Registration Form)
- You will receive a registration confirmation and subsequently, relevant information about your workshop, travel to Italy, arrivals, suggested supplies, etc.
- Or call us at 800-990-3506 to register by phone.
The Chianti valley
from our windows
Painting among the poppies
Yellow Begonia by Shauna Shane
Painting en plein
air on the property, photo by Linda Mironti
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