April 20-22, 2012 • Springtime in Carmel: Plein Air Painting Workshop
Paint in charming and picturesque coastal Carmel this spring. Learn how to fine-tune your powers of observation and develop your own artistic style based on understanding the fundamental principles of light, how to determine the color of light, and how to create the movement of light. We cover color mixing, how to apply color and value to light relationships, and how to develop form and perspective in the landscape through the use of light and color. The components of composition, developing depth, aerial perspective, light and shade, and form in the landscape are also be covered.
September 20-30, 2012 • Landscape Painting in Southern France
Spend time exploring, painting, and finding your own inspiration in this magnificent area. Paint in and around the picturesque village of Limoux, with its medieval bridges and churches, colorful narrow streets, and animated market days. Travel to nearby towns to paint beautiful southern French landscapes: wildflowers, vineyards, wheat fields, fishing villages, and the Pyrenees mountains.
About Julie Houck A signature member of the American Impressionist Society, Plein Air Painters of Hawaii and International Plein Air Painters, Julie is a well respected and popular teacher, known for her emphasis on individualized instruction. Her work can be found in the permanent collection of the Hawaii State Art Museum, as well as private collections on the mainland and abroad.
Painting workshops cover fundamental techniques & classical principles of observing nature with emphasis on light, color & composition.
Number of Programs/Year
2-4
Program Length
3 days to 2 weeks
Group Size or S:T Ratio
10:1 maximum
Program Focus
Painting
Faculty
Classically trained professional artist and an art teacher for 15+ years, Julie Houck studied at the Atelier of Classical Realism & with master painter Ted Seth Jacobs. She represented the U.S. at the 2007 Florence Biennale.
Costs
Maui: $325/3 days; Carmel: $375/3 days; France: $3,500/10 days includes lodging & some meals.
U.S. Locations
Carmel, California
Maui, Hawaii
Global Locations
Languedoc, France
Months
February, April, May, June, September, October
Contact
Julie Houck Plein Air Journeys
PO Box 791644
Paia, HI 96779
United States
Phone: 808-873-0597
Fax: 808-873-0597
E-Mail:
Julie@pleinairjourneys.com
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