about my work...

"I paint Niagara for the same reason Monet painted his haystacks over and over ...the ever changing light".

Creativity art workshops & retreats

Creativity art workshops & retreats
See website for other locations www.permissiongranted.org

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Feb 1st - 8th annual mini "Day in an Artist's Studio" Niagara Falls

American Contemporary plein air painter.















Experience what it's like to be an "ARTIST FOR A DAY", whether you've ever even picked up a paintbrush before or not. Our annual, all inclusive mini holiday -


a 8th annual DAY IN AN ARTIST'S STUDIO


features a warm inviting cozy fire,light lunch and gourmet coffee, teas & all supplies provided to create your own oil painting.


I teach how to use your creativity to relieve stress.


Read an article on me talking about this  HERE


EVERYONE is creative !! Come spend a creative relaxing day with us !


Includes(more details at ...) http://artworkshops.homestead.com/day.html

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Niagara Arts and Culture Wall of Fame - Lynda Reeves HGTV host

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Niagara Arts and Culture Wall of Fame 2014 Inductee
- Lynda Reeves( from her website)

Lynda is the founder and publisher of House & Home magazine and its French-language counterpart, Maison & Demeure. A former interior designer, Lynda has spent the past 27 years hosting TV shows, writing her own columns and speaking about design and decorating on national TV and radio. 



Ms. Reeves was recently in Niagara Falls to accept an award from the Niagara Falls Arts & Culture committee.
She graciously posed for some photographs with former recipients on the wall of fame.
Lynda is the host and Executive Producer of H&H Online TV that features house tours, decorating lessons, cooking segments and design news. New episodes are available weekly on demand at houseandhome.com/tv


Monday, September 1, 2014

September in Niagara Falls en plein air painting workshop

American Contemporary plein air painter.

2 registrations today for the 
'Find your Creative Self ' 
 Sept 12 & 13, 2014 workshop in Niagara Falls

 Let's get back to the basics of who you are...feel that stress leaving already ?

 


 or call the studio at 800.393.7270

other dates Sept 27 & 28
Oct 10 & 11, 2014

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Creativity retreats - new 2015 scheduled updated soon

American Contemporary plein air painter.
Looking for a short 2-3 hour program for your upcoming conference or convention ?
Contact us to find out how Creativity through art, may increase creativity in your company and decrease sick days with
stress reduction techniques easy to learn.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Niagara Whispers- oil painting on canvas

American Contemporary plein air painter.
 "Niagara Whispers" oil on canvas
SOLD



J.R. Baldini:  Creativity in painting Landscapes – Painting in Oil
Riverbrink Art Museum new workshop November 1
contact manager@riverbrink.org

Friday, May 30, 2014

Monhegan Island workshops

American Contemporary plein air painter.
The 5 day Monhegan Island Workshop has a dbl occupancy room available
including the 5 day workshop.
See photos of the cottage HERE
 
Send me a voice message HERE


Sunday, May 25, 2014

Painting Niagara's lilac gardens

American Contemporary plein air painter.
Centennial Lilac Gardens"
Oil on 6" x 6" x 2.75" deep gallery wrap canvas
$175. ©2014 J R Baldini
www.jrbaldini.com

Friday, May 2, 2014

One of the painting challenges I see in art workshops is...

American Contemporary plein air painter.
 One of the most common struggles I see in workshops is...
how to make water lie flat in your painting.
Here's a TIP : realize when you are painting what you see as the bottom of the rocks or ground, that you are not painting the base of either. People tend to have the bottom of the shape follow the perspective to the horizon line. But, because you are not painting the base, rather you are painting the water line and since water always levels itself, you're painting a horizontal surface and the base of the rock or ground is below the water line. Remembering this, and overlapping as you come forward are two things that will make your water look more realistic.                                J.R. Baldini
'changing the world one brushstroke at a time...'

www.permissiongranted.org

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

An American painter in Greece

American Contemporary plein air painter in Greece.

Oh, those Greeks...
This was our charming tour guide during our time on Mytilini
a beautiful island in Greece


www.permissiongranted.org

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Enlightened Feelings Garden art workshop - Fonthill, Ontario (Niagara Falls)

American Contemporary plein air painter.

NEW

'Through the Eyes of Your Heart' Art Experience
#NIAGARA_ARTWORKSHOP
Sunday June 22, 2014 10AM-3PM

Internationally renowned Plein Air artist Jacq Baldini takes you on an inward journey to connect with nature at the heart and soul level. This creativity and visualization experience is for artists, nature lovers, and artist-want-to-be's

Plein Air means 'painting on site in the open air'. Jacq has elevated plein air into the art of seeing your environment through how it makes you FEEL. You don't have to be an artist to paint from the soul or to visually express what you feel. You just have to answer your own deep desire to see and feel your world through new eyes.

Our beautiful Enlightened Feelings gardens and property is the ideal place to feel your heart and soul in a profound new way. This workshop is a spectacular way to truly become one with nature and see it through new eyes. Jacq will help you access your inner creative self in a picturesque setting bursting with the vibrant energies of colour, scent and sound. Feel, sense, hear, inhale. You'll be at one with magical garden divas and tree spirits, uplifting songbirds, healing flowers and herbs, a peaceful meandering brook, and graceful towering willow trees.

$80 Includes HST, materials and instruction. Jacqui will supply 1 canvas, paint, and use of brushes. Enlightened Feelings will provide flower essence samples to help you be One With Nature. Feel free to bring your own art supplies. Bring a chair and an easel (or something to prop your canvas at an angle such as a loose leaf binder or wooden board), as well as something to cover your clothing from paint, and a bag lunch or snacks.

About your workshop leader: J.R. Baldini is the Executive Director of International Plein Air Painters and author of the forthcoming book: "Permission Granted – learning to breathe on Planet Earth." J.R. paints and teaches not only in Canada and the USA, but internationally.

Reserve your space today! $40 deposit required. Balance due on day of workshop. We do accept credit cards and e-bank transfers. 


Call Enlightened Feelings 905-892-3813 Fonthill, Ontario
or reserve and pay online...http://www.enlightenedfeelings.com/calendar/calendar_day/7478408/2014-6-22.htm

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Monhegan Island artworkshop - August 2014

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Monhegan Island, Maine August art workshop

American Contemporary plein air painter.
Monhegan workshop participants August 11-15, 2014, will get to visit the studio built by Rockwell Kent and see the paintings of James Fitzgerald.

http://artworkshops.homestead.com/monheganworkshop.html

In 2004, longtime friend and Monhegan Island summer resident Anne M. Hubert bequeathed to the Monhegan Museum the estate of painter James Fitzgerald (1889-1971), including all his art work (drawings, sketches, watercolors, oils) and his house and studio (both of which had been designed and built by Rockwell Kent and eventually acquired by Fitzgerald).

 

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Niagara "Day in an Artist's Studi" 7th annual

American Contemporary plein air painter.

8th annual Feb 1, 2015 - See you then ! 

http://artworkshops.homestead.com

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Niagara Falls - Day in an Artists Studio

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Feb 2, 2014
pre-register at DAY WORKSHOP

7th Annual Day in an artist studio
Sign up for a one day 'Mini Holiday"
Give the gift to yourself
or someone on your friend list.
Workshop one day only...


Experience what it's like to be an "ARTIST FOR A DAY", whether you've ever even picked up a paintbrush before or not. Our annual, all inclusive mini holiday -
a DAY IN AN ARTIST'S STUDIO
features a warm inviting cozy fire,light lunch and gourmet coffee, teas & all supplies provided to create your own oil painting.
I teach how to use your creativity to relieve stress.

EVERYONE is creative !! Come spend a creative relaxing day with us !
Includes 10 - 3 pm  workshop instruction
1 canvas
Use of environmentally friendly oil paints and brushes
morning coffee
Light Lunch
only $65.00 per person + tax ($73.45)

Go home with your finished original painting
Sign up with a friend and give yourself the gift of time.

Studio location
7973 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, Ontario

Adult or preapproved juvenile
Call 1 800 393-7270 or 905.354.8692 to register