at last another . . .
 Periodic Painting Post
Have fun mixing a variety of warm nature greens 
then use them  on one of these workshops!


COME PAINT LOCAL SCENES WITH THE LOCALS
May 19 to 21  A weekend workshop on Maine's Boothbay peninsula.
Sponsored by the Boothbay Region Art foundation.
There are a few more openings on this plein air workshop
for watercolorists  and those painting in acrylics.
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Treasure Island

NY Valley View
July 10 to July 14, 2017
SUMMERTIME IN THE CATSKILLS, NY

An all inclusive workshop offering warm hospitality, comfortable accommodations and delicious meals. Eating together creates a more cohesive group experience since art is of course, our topic of conversation.  Only a few openings remain on this workshop.
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July 17 to July 21, 2017  
VERMONT'S RURAL LANDSCAPE

Tom and Maureen are your hosts at the Landgrove Inn, a vintage 1810 farmhouse and homestead  with country charm and comfort in uniquely decorated guestrooms.
All meals are delicious and desserts are "over the top".  There still is room in the class, so click the  image for details and registration.
Harbor Reflections
July 31 to August 4, 2017
MAINE'S HISTORIC BELFAST
You'll love this workshop in a quirky and fun harbor town. Tugboats are waiting along the quay while working boats and pleasure craft are plying the water. Then explore Bayside, a Victorian surprise.  A few openings  remain. Click the image for details and registration.
Morning Sail
September 18 to 22, 2017
TREASURES OF COASTAL MAINE

Down East magazine listed Boothbay Harbor as number two of Maine's prettiest villages. 
Wonder why this is home base for me? There are lobster shacks on rickety docks, the rocky coastline of Ocean Point in East Boothbay, plus many of my favorite sites in the area. Click the image for details and registration

Thalo mixtures
HOW TO MIX NATURE GREENS 

You can use virtually any green to capture a true nature green.  The secret is to NEVER START with green.  Nature greens are generally warm, so instead, start with a warm color such as yellow, orange, ochre or burnt Sienna.   THEN place a dab of green next to your warm color and slowly add a little of it into that color until you have a rich, natural green.  In the chart, I used that wicked Pthalo Green. (You buy only one tube in your lifetime, then pass it on to your children)  Let it sneak into the large warm colors with the result displayed in the mixed patch on top.  I do  have Pthalo Green on my palette and use it mostly for man-made objects such as roofs, shutters, plastic buckets, clothing, etc.  Notice also the wonderful grey created with Alizarin Crimson mixed with Pthalo Green.  Want to be on the safe side?  Use Sap Green to add to warm mixes.  Just use a variety of greens and remember, mostly warm.  Have fun!
OOOPS I forgot.   I have a DVD on that topic, available on my website below.

OCT. 13-23  LET'S PAINT THE VILLAGES OF THE PROVENCE
This, my tenth annual workshop is based in the medieval section of  Vaison La Romaine.  Exciting  subjects beg  to be painted, j ust steps from our 3-star hotel, while nearby villages offer even more creative possibilities.  Use watercolor, acrylics or create a sketchbook journal.  Lots of demos and individual assistance. Local transportation and most meals are included.  Non-painter discounts. 
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