American Contemporary plein air painter.
Charlie did a full week of shooting on the island during the workshop.
This was a personal project of his, but he's also a professional photographer.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
American Contemporary Plein Air Painter - more paintings from Maine
American Contemporary plein air painter.
Lynne Drexler's place on Monhegan Island in Maine - 10 miles out in the Atlantic
"Edge of the Meadow"
12x12 Oil on canvas
AVAILABLE FOR YOUR COLLECTION
"Harbor House Sunflowers"
12x12 oil on canvas
AVAILABLE FOR YOUR COLLECTION
Contact the artist at
Sunday, August 28, 2011
plein air painter - Monhegan Island paintings
American Contemporary plein air painter.
One of the oil paintings from Monhegan Island, Maine week of painting this month.
One of the oil paintings from Monhegan Island, Maine week of painting this month.
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| Lobster Boat, Monhegan Island, Maine |
The Legacy
12 x 12 oil on linen
AVAILABLE FOR YOUR COLLECTION
contact the Artist
Friday, July 29, 2011
Plein air painter - Monhegan art workshop Aug 8-12
American Contemporary plein air painter.
ARTWORKSHOPS
ARTWORKSHOPS
Monhegan Island Original oil 24x24 oil on canvas
Uncle Henry's, Monhegan Island
12x12 oil on linen
AVAILABLE FOR YOUR COLLECTION
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Plein air painter - next workshop Monhegan Island
American Contemporary plein air painter.
And so what I've learned...
what I have realized...is that when people come to workshops and share their time with me, they may be there to further their painting, pick up a few tips, or take a trip to a neat location while doing something fun, or maybe even learn painting...but what happens is, because we all connect on a creative level, they make a transformation - we all do.
I'm always in awe when this happens. In a recent workshop a few weeks ago, I had a few people who had painted before, but just needed a confidence boost. One, at the end of the workshop made an audible sigh and had tears streaming down her face when she turned around. Her simple 'thank you' said a world of things...
I want you to know, I've been where you are. And the realization is, I like helping people to communicate, get in touch with their heart values, feel empowered that it's OK to be who they are,whether they want to be an artist or just learn that expressing ourselves creatively is a core need in our lives. With it, we can grow and mature - without it, we exist and just get on with our life. I'm no more special than anyone else. The secret is to be the best you possible. I love my life !
Take a minute to write down 5 things that make you feel so special you feel it with your heart. Spending time with family and friends is a given, so we won't include these.
In this example, you've already spent an entire day with everyone you love and said goodbye
If you had one day left on earth to do what you wanted for you - what would the 5 things be that would be the perfect day?
Info on Artworkshops HERE
And so what I've learned...
what I have realized...is that when people come to workshops and share their time with me, they may be there to further their painting, pick up a few tips, or take a trip to a neat location while doing something fun, or maybe even learn painting...but what happens is, because we all connect on a creative level, they make a transformation - we all do.
I'm always in awe when this happens. In a recent workshop a few weeks ago, I had a few people who had painted before, but just needed a confidence boost. One, at the end of the workshop made an audible sigh and had tears streaming down her face when she turned around. Her simple 'thank you' said a world of things...
I want you to know, I've been where you are. And the realization is, I like helping people to communicate, get in touch with their heart values, feel empowered that it's OK to be who they are,whether they want to be an artist or just learn that expressing ourselves creatively is a core need in our lives. With it, we can grow and mature - without it, we exist and just get on with our life. I'm no more special than anyone else. The secret is to be the best you possible. I love my life !
Take a minute to write down 5 things that make you feel so special you feel it with your heart. Spending time with family and friends is a given, so we won't include these.
In this example, you've already spent an entire day with everyone you love and said goodbye
If you had one day left on earth to do what you wanted for you - what would the 5 things be that would be the perfect day?
- ___________
- ___________
- ___________
- ___________
- ___________
Info on Artworkshops HERE
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
American Contemporary Plein Air Painter - sunset painting
American Contemporary plein air painter.
Painting done recently on Pleasant Beach, Ontario
ARTWORKSHOPS for Niagara area
Painting done recently on Pleasant Beach, Ontario
ARTWORKSHOPS for Niagara area
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Monhegan...the island time forgot- plein air painter
American Contemporary plein air painter.
Monhegan Island plein air painter artworkshops
ARTWORKSHOPS info HERE
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monhegan Island, Maine plein air painter workshop -..the island time forgot
American Contemporary plein air painter.
I first visited Monhegan Island in the mid seventies. To this day, though there are small changes
that take place year to year, most of the island remains unchanged. Especially the land under
trust to the Monhegan Associates founded in 1954 by Theodore Edison (the youngest son of Thomas Alva Edison ...this has kept the wildlands of the island untouched.
Some places on the island have remained in a century without electricity. You may be someone reading
a laptop by the light of a kerosene lamp...
The island has long been an artists colony with some of the greatest painters in history having
painted there - among them
Rockwell Kent (a favorite)
Edward Willis Redfield,
Fredrick Waugh,
Robert Henri
Charles Bellows
Alice Stoddard Kent
Andrew Wyeth
Jamie Wyeth
Lawrence C. Goldsmith
Rueben Tam
Alex Minewski
Ted Davis
Zero Mostel
James Fitzgerald
Caroline D. Wade
S. P. Rolt Triscott to name a few....
This summer, I will make the trip by plane,taxi and ferry to again paint the tiny island of Monhegan.
Come join us for 5 days of en plein air oil, acrylic or pastel painting.
The Workshop is August 8 - 12, 2011
More details can be seen HERE at ARTWORKSHOPS
or call us at 1.800.393.7270 most days at the studio 9-5
Can't send a week ?
We also have a weekend workshop August 12 - 13, 2011
Details at WEEKEND WORKSHOP HERE
SEE LATEST WORKSHOP NEWSLETTER HERE
:)
I first visited Monhegan Island in the mid seventies. To this day, though there are small changes
that take place year to year, most of the island remains unchanged. Especially the land under
trust to the Monhegan Associates founded in 1954 by Theodore Edison (the youngest son of Thomas Alva Edison ...this has kept the wildlands of the island untouched.
Some places on the island have remained in a century without electricity. You may be someone reading
a laptop by the light of a kerosene lamp...
The island has long been an artists colony with some of the greatest painters in history having
painted there - among them
Rockwell Kent (a favorite)
Edward Willis Redfield,
Fredrick Waugh,
Robert Henri
Charles Bellows
Alice Stoddard Kent
Andrew Wyeth
Jamie Wyeth
Lawrence C. Goldsmith
Rueben Tam
Alex Minewski
Ted Davis
Zero Mostel
James Fitzgerald
Caroline D. Wade
S. P. Rolt Triscott to name a few....
This summer, I will make the trip by plane,taxi and ferry to again paint the tiny island of Monhegan.
Come join us for 5 days of en plein air oil, acrylic or pastel painting.
The Workshop is August 8 - 12, 2011
More details can be seen HERE at ARTWORKSHOPS
or call us at 1.800.393.7270 most days at the studio 9-5
Can't send a week ?
We also have a weekend workshop August 12 - 13, 2011
Details at WEEKEND WORKSHOP HERE
SEE LATEST WORKSHOP NEWSLETTER HERE
:)
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Plein Air Painter - art workshops
American Contemporary plein air painter.
This week I am in Calabash, North Carolina judging the 20th annual Waterways Association art show.
And teaching a 2 day plein air painting workshop for the association.
This is a beautiful area to paint. Will update as the week progresses.
This is a painting I did a few years back in the area
.
We're supposed to be at 90 degrees by the weekend...
www.jrbaldini.com
This week I am in Calabash, North Carolina judging the 20th annual Waterways Association art show.
And teaching a 2 day plein air painting workshop for the association.
This is a beautiful area to paint. Will update as the week progresses.
This is a painting I did a few years back in the area
.
www.jrbaldini.com
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Plein air painter - Jurying Havre de Grace
American Contemporary plein air painter.
J. R. Baldini, IPAP Signature Member-
For the 4th year in a row, I am the Acceptance Juror at the annual Art Union Art Show
See info HERE
from Havre de Grace, Maryland
The judge this year will be Ken Backhaus, Plein Air Painters of America Signature member
For the 4th year in a row, I am the Acceptance Juror at the annual Art Union Art Show
See info HERE
from Havre de Grace, Maryland
The judge this year will be Ken Backhaus, Plein Air Painters of America Signature member
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Plein air painter Art Workshops - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Plein Air Painter art workshops
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
This a few spaces left to join us for a weekend workshop
April 30 and May 1
at
Myrtle Beach State Park
MYRTLE BEACH workshop info here
American contemporary plein air painter.
1.800.393.7270
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
This a few spaces left to join us for a weekend workshop
April 30 and May 1
at
Myrtle Beach State Park
MYRTLE BEACH workshop info here
American contemporary plein air painter.
1.800.393.7270
Monday, March 21, 2011
J.R. Baldini/IPAP - Art Workshop Buzz
J.R. Baldini/IPAP - Art Workshop Buzz
I've just finished this latest Art Workshop newsletter.
Among other things, it has info about the next plein air
painting workshops coming up in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Feel free to pass this info on to someone you feel may be interested.
Thanks
All info on upcoming workshops is at ARTWORKSHOPS
I've just finished this latest Art Workshop newsletter.
Among other things, it has info about the next plein air
painting workshops coming up in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Feel free to pass this info on to someone you feel may be interested.
Thanks
All info on upcoming workshops is at ARTWORKSHOPS
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Plein Air Painter - Florida here I come...
By Friday, we're supposed to be in the 50's and robins were sited a few days ago...
I know the white stuff will be back, but hopefull not before I leave for the
Sarasota/Longboat Key plein air painting workshop
While there, a few of us PA artists are hoping to get together for a day of painting.
If you're in the area, let me know !!
Jacq
American Contemporary plein air painter.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
American Contemporary plein air painter - latest newsletter
American Contemporary plein air painter.
I have just updated my workshop dates for 2011 - 2012
You can read the newsletter online at
NEWSLETTER
This is going to be an interesting Spring !
This is going to be an interesting Spring !
Hey, looking to escape the snow ?
Florida workshop Feb 26 & 27 !!
Florida workshop Feb 26 & 27 !!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Plein Air Painter - in San Diego
American Contemporary plein air painter.
San Diego , California
March 25-27, 2011
Details and Contacts HERE
This will be a unique combination of plein air painting and ...
A special place is waiting for your arrival in order to create a richly symbolic painting that speaks to your soul.
Do you wish to have more drama, more energy, more meaning in your work? This three day experience into the mystery of creation has been designed just for you.
If you don't know what you don't know...you don't know how to get there.
Two highly intuitive,experienced instructors and painters, will guide you on your journey to deepen the connection to the land, which will heighten your senses. Balancing physical ability and spiritual awareness will help you manifest a meaningful work of art with universal appeal.
Your weekend begins with exercises in the foundational skills necessary to create effective representational works of art. An expansion on your ability to tap into your inner vision is the focus in the evening session.
You will see how the use of metaphors incorporated into your work give each piece an added interest.
Leave the workshop with a pocketful of seeds to nurture.
Ready to take your work to a new level with added confidence, inspiration and excitement ?
We’ll show you the treasure chest and hand you the key.
We'll show you how to get rid of everybody else's energy in your head.
3 day workshop - $350.00 - I day and a half with Linda Richichi (website)- 1 day and a half with J.R. Baldini (website)
1 day workshop - $120.00 - 1 day spent with both instructors
Bonus
Add the extra day to the 3 day workshop for only $40.00
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Plein Air Painter - understand this...
American Contemporary plein air painter.
Because what we produce as art is so very much tied into who we perceive ourselves to be,
try an experiment the next time you are reluctantly taking part in a public function/mixer...
Be aware of the fact that no one there really knows you, really doesn't know how you define yourself. Doesn't know the paradigm you believe...molded in your childhood from parents projections, relating to siblings and gym class in high school...
Make a plan to be outside yourself. Smile more, introduce yourself to at least a dozen people and try to find out about them and why they're there.
When you introduce yourself, don't give yourself that familiar label, after all they don't know if you're a minister or a rapper...
Whether you realize it consciously or not, your job or purpose in life is to connect with people.
Think about all the ways you do this naturally. Conversation,your art,sharing a meal, etc.
As an artist and workshop instructor, I may say something like "I help people to connect to and value their creativity, which is a great stress reliever ". Now, I could just say "I'm an Artist"...
which do you think would engage you in conversation ?
Reinvent yourself - don't wait for a New Year !
You never know how life connects people and ideas...ARTWORKSHOPS
J.R.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Plein Air Painter -Protector of the lands and endangered animals
American Contemporary plein air painter.
Out door artists are very aware of the changes in the landscape they live in daily.
They see buildings demolished, trees cut, streams dry up, and species thin out.
Years ago, I was involved with Save the Whales, educating grade school children to be aware of what was happening to the magnificent giants of the deep - how they were being exploited and driven to extinction.
Our planet is so very fragile and the balance easily upset, as we're all seeing...
In Nairobi, a tiny baby elephant was separated from the herd, no doubt because of poachers.
She lost her way and perhaps looking for water, fell down a well.
She was rescued , along with other orphans and is being tended to and nourished. Her name is Naipoki (her name means "something painted) in Maa.
Recently, I adopted baby Naipoki and will get updates on her progress, until she, like others before her, is successfully returned to the wild.
Sometimes a little act can have 'elephant size' effects.
I hope she does well...
www.jrbaldini.com
Out door artists are very aware of the changes in the landscape they live in daily.
They see buildings demolished, trees cut, streams dry up, and species thin out.
Years ago, I was involved with Save the Whales, educating grade school children to be aware of what was happening to the magnificent giants of the deep - how they were being exploited and driven to extinction.
Our planet is so very fragile and the balance easily upset, as we're all seeing...
In Nairobi, a tiny baby elephant was separated from the herd, no doubt because of poachers.
She lost her way and perhaps looking for water, fell down a well.
She was rescued , along with other orphans and is being tended to and nourished. Her name is Naipoki (her name means "something painted) in Maa.
Recently, I adopted baby Naipoki and will get updates on her progress, until she, like others before her, is successfully returned to the wild.
Sometimes a little act can have 'elephant size' effects.
I hope she does well...
www.jrbaldini.com
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Plein air painter - we're very fortunate
St. Lucia, West Indies
American Contemporary plein air painter.
We're in a unique position as outdoor painters, to reach out and touch people's lives, when they see us painting on location. We interact with people, curious about why we're on a street corner painting or truly interested in art and appreciative to watch.
We're given unsolicited advice and stories about their Uncle Bob who painted pictures and their very talented niece who is only 6 but loves to draw.
People are fascinated with seeing an image appear, almost like magic on a canvas that starts with just a few brushstrokes. After all, we are abstract artists (all of us) starting a tree with a stroke here and there.
We're able to take a 3 dimensional scene and hopefully transfer the essence of it to a 2 dimensional surface with enough mystery to enable the artist to get lost in the scene and pass on this state of mind to the observer.
I was just thinking this morning how incredibly fortunate visual artists are. A poet or a songwriter or musician, can reach masses but, can't put an original work in a public space with the purpose of having someone fall in love with it and take it home...we touch peoples lives, one work at a time..
www.jrbaldini.com
American Contemporary plein air painter.
We're in a unique position as outdoor painters, to reach out and touch people's lives, when they see us painting on location. We interact with people, curious about why we're on a street corner painting or truly interested in art and appreciative to watch.
We're given unsolicited advice and stories about their Uncle Bob who painted pictures and their very talented niece who is only 6 but loves to draw.
People are fascinated with seeing an image appear, almost like magic on a canvas that starts with just a few brushstrokes. After all, we are abstract artists (all of us) starting a tree with a stroke here and there.
We're able to take a 3 dimensional scene and hopefully transfer the essence of it to a 2 dimensional surface with enough mystery to enable the artist to get lost in the scene and pass on this state of mind to the observer.
I was just thinking this morning how incredibly fortunate visual artists are. A poet or a songwriter or musician, can reach masses but, can't put an original work in a public space with the purpose of having someone fall in love with it and take it home...we touch peoples lives, one work at a time..
www.jrbaldini.com
Monday, December 27, 2010
American Contemporary Plein Air Painter - 2011 thoughts
American Contemporary plein air painter.
Artworkshops in Fabulous locations !
No guarantees in life...
I take everything at face value...
I try not to have expectations...
I appreciate what is...at the moment.
I believe everything happens for a reason.
If things do not occur as I imagine, I look inward for the lesson I'm being shown...
Artworkshops in Fabulous locations !
Artworkshops in Fabulous locations !
No guarantees in life...
I take everything at face value...
I try not to have expectations...
I appreciate what is...at the moment.
I believe everything happens for a reason.
If things do not occur as I imagine, I look inward for the lesson I'm being shown...
Artworkshops in Fabulous locations !
Sunday, December 26, 2010
American Contemporary Plein Air Painter
American Contemporary plein air painter.
Greetings!
You have previously expressed an interest in plein air painting workshops, either by email or as a past participant.
We'd like to keep you current on scheduled workshops to date.
Ever wonder how time gets away so quickly if you're trying to find time to paint, or even just some quality time for yourself ?
A book by Eckhart Tolle is all about the 'living in the now' concept, not waiting for more time, financial stability or better health. Because anything other than living in the now, is not really living. We all play roles in life and sometimes, those roles become bigger than life. Years ago, I began painting on the island of Monhegan - and through the years, my painting trips began to all center around painting on islands. It wasn't planned but, either I was drawn to them, or I was asked to do a workshop on one.
And the biggest magnet for me personally, was that on an island, I found it incredibly easy to 'live in the now'. No effort required - and if you add the element of painting en plein air, the process begs to be repeated and so, this 'draw' was a force that I listened to, before books such as, A New Earth, came into the mainstream.
You're invited to join me on this incredible journey...
www.jrbaldini.com
Greetings!
You have previously expressed an interest in plein air painting workshops, either by email or as a past participant.
We'd like to keep you current on scheduled workshops to date.
Ever wonder how time gets away so quickly if you're trying to find time to paint, or even just some quality time for yourself ?
A book by Eckhart Tolle is all about the 'living in the now' concept, not waiting for more time, financial stability or better health. Because anything other than living in the now, is not really living. We all play roles in life and sometimes, those roles become bigger than life. Years ago, I began painting on the island of Monhegan - and through the years, my painting trips began to all center around painting on islands. It wasn't planned but, either I was drawn to them, or I was asked to do a workshop on one.
And the biggest magnet for me personally, was that on an island, I found it incredibly easy to 'live in the now'. No effort required - and if you add the element of painting en plein air, the process begs to be repeated and so, this 'draw' was a force that I listened to, before books such as, A New Earth, came into the mainstream.
You're invited to join me on this incredible journey...
www.jrbaldini.com
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Plein Air Art Workshops
American Contemporary plein air painter.
We are in the middle of a cold spell here in Niagara Region.
Too cold for me to paint plein air. I may get out in the next week for some plein air studies & Spunduliks .
What's a Spunduliks you ask ?
Watch for a future post ...
www.jrbaldini.com
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Plein Air Painter - SALE Demo & Studies Paintings
American Contemporary plein air painter.
(click image to enlarge)
I've been going through demo paintings & studies because I need room for new .
ALL Paintings
FREE standard shipping included.
Even some with frames
HAVE FUN !
Great gift Ideas...
Items for sale - updated as we have items of interest
NO SHIPPING CHARGE FOR PAINTINGS ANYWHERE IN THE US
(standard shipping only included)
PAYPAL only
You do not need a PAYPAL account - Credit Cards can be used.
Shipping is included anywhere in the US by USPS if applicable
Insurance is the responsibility of the bidder if desired.
In the event the same item is purchased by 2 buyers at the same time, the earliest time stamp is the buyer
& the other person will be refunded via PAYPAL.
#4 Wharf study
8x8 oil on canvas
unframed unstretched
#5 Island study
8x8 oil on canvas
unframed unstretched
#6 light house study
8x8 oil on canvas
unframed unstretched
Have a peek and there just may be something Perfect for you Holiday list...
first come - first pick
See Paintings HERE
PayPal only :)
www.jrbaldini.com
(click image to enlarge)
I've been going through demo paintings & studies because I need room for new .
ALL Paintings
FREE standard shipping included.
Even some with frames
HAVE FUN !
Great gift Ideas...
Items for sale - updated as we have items of interest
NO SHIPPING CHARGE FOR PAINTINGS ANYWHERE IN THE US
(standard shipping only included)
PAYPAL only
You do not need a PAYPAL account - Credit Cards can be used.
Shipping is included anywhere in the US by USPS if applicable
Insurance is the responsibility of the bidder if desired.
In the event the same item is purchased by 2 buyers at the same time, the earliest time stamp is the buyer
& the other person will be refunded via PAYPAL.
#4 Wharf study
8x8 oil on canvas
unframed unstretched
#5 Island study
8x8 oil on canvas
unframed unstretched
#6 light house study
8x8 oil on canvas
unframed unstretched
Have a peek and there just may be something Perfect for you Holiday list...
first come - first pick
See Paintings HERE
PayPal only :)
www.jrbaldini.com
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Plein Air Painter - SALE Demo & Studies Paintings
American Contemporary plein air painter.
(click image to enlarge)
I've been going through demo paintings & studies because I need room for new .
ALL Paintings
FREE standard shipping included.
Even some with frames
HAVE FUN !
Great gift Ideas...
Items for sale - updated as we have items of interest
NO SHIPPING CHARGE FOR PAINTINGS ANYWHERE IN THE US
(standard shipping only included)
PAYPAL only
You do not need a PAYPAL account - Credit Cards can be used.
Shipping is included anywhere in the US by USPS if applicable
Insurance is the responsibility of the bidder if desired.
In the event the same item is purchased by 2 buyers at the same time, the earliest time stamp is the buyer
& the other person will be refunded via PAYPAL.
#1 Orchids
Acrylic demo
9x12 unframed
#2 Back Garden
Oil 6x8 framed
See more SALE ITEMS HERE
(click image to enlarge)
I've been going through demo paintings & studies because I need room for new .
ALL Paintings
FREE standard shipping included.
Even some with frames
HAVE FUN !
Great gift Ideas...
Items for sale - updated as we have items of interest
NO SHIPPING CHARGE FOR PAINTINGS ANYWHERE IN THE US
(standard shipping only included)
PAYPAL only
You do not need a PAYPAL account - Credit Cards can be used.
Shipping is included anywhere in the US by USPS if applicable
Insurance is the responsibility of the bidder if desired.
In the event the same item is purchased by 2 buyers at the same time, the earliest time stamp is the buyer
& the other person will be refunded via PAYPAL.
#1 Orchids
Acrylic demo
9x12 unframed
#2 Back Garden
Oil 6x8 framed
See more SALE ITEMS HERE
Friday, December 3, 2010
Plein air painter - Great SALE on studies & Demo paintings
American Contemporary plein air painter.
I've been sorting through some of the Demo paintings and outdoor studies to make room in my studio.
Somehow, most of these never seem to surface again...til I'm in the studio looking for something.
This hardly ever happens because I'm always painting outdoors.
So now to make room for new direction, I'm offering this select group of studies and demos
Some are Oil, some watercolors - even a few framed...(see sample below)
Have a peek and there just may be something Perfect for you Holiday list...
first come - first pick
See Paintings HERE
PayPal only :)
Happy Holidays Y'all !!
I've been sorting through some of the Demo paintings and outdoor studies to make room in my studio.
Somehow, most of these never seem to surface again...til I'm in the studio looking for something.
This hardly ever happens because I'm always painting outdoors.
So now to make room for new direction, I'm offering this select group of studies and demos
Some are Oil, some watercolors - even a few framed...(see sample below)
Have a peek and there just may be something Perfect for you Holiday list...
first come - first pick
See Paintings HERE
PayPal only :)
Happy Holidays Y'all !!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Plein Air Painter - Sarasota Longboat Key workshop
American Contemporary plein air painter.
Sarasota/ Longboat Key Workshop
Each day starts with a morning demonstration and lecture focusing on bold composition with underpainting.
You will learn to make quick decisions and simplify for the most impact. We will discuss Color relationships, detail, form and edges
Put the brakes on and learn to 'bake the cake' before you apply the frosting (accents)
Participants should be able to start a second painting for the afternoon session so it is suggested to work no larger than 12x12. I will be working square.
Supervised painting until 4:30 pm each day
This workshop is focused on making you a faster and better painter, capturing the essence of the landscape
Workshop is from 10:00 - 4:30 pm
2 day Workshop Cost pp is $297.00 US
ARTWORKSHOPS
or call the studio at 1 800 393-7270 during studio hours.
Sarasota/ Longboat Key Workshop
Each day starts with a morning demonstration and lecture focusing on bold composition with underpainting.
You will learn to make quick decisions and simplify for the most impact. We will discuss Color relationships, detail, form and edges
Put the brakes on and learn to 'bake the cake' before you apply the frosting (accents)
Participants should be able to start a second painting for the afternoon session so it is suggested to work no larger than 12x12. I will be working square.
Supervised painting until 4:30 pm each day
This workshop is focused on making you a faster and better painter, capturing the essence of the landscape
Workshop is from 10:00 - 4:30 pm
2 day Workshop Cost pp is $297.00 US
ARTWORKSHOPS
or call the studio at 1 800 393-7270 during studio hours.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Plein Air Painter - me & James Cameron Niagara Falls Arts & Culture Wall of Fame
American Contemporary plein air painter.
Recently I had the honor of being inducted into the Niagara Falls Arts & Culture Wall of Fame along with Director James Cameron, of AVATAR and TITANIC fame.
As an American living and working in Niagara Falls, Canada, I was especially honored to be included with the names that make up the Wall of Fame.
WATCH VIDEO
(click on images to enlarge)
In photo (l to r)
MPP Kim Craitor,Attorney General Rob Nicholson,Mayor Ted Salci,artist J.R. Baldini
www.jrbaldini.com
Recently I had the honor of being inducted into the Niagara Falls Arts & Culture Wall of Fame along with Director James Cameron, of AVATAR and TITANIC fame.
As an American living and working in Niagara Falls, Canada, I was especially honored to be included with the names that make up the Wall of Fame.
WATCH VIDEO
(click on images to enlarge)
In photo (l to r)
MPP Kim Craitor,Attorney General Rob Nicholson,Mayor Ted Salci,artist J.R. Baldini
www.jrbaldini.com
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Plein Air Painter - How to decide on a workshop
American Contemporary plein air painter.
The most difficult decision...
On a few occasions, I've been in a dollar store and overheard a Mom or Grandma explaining to a young child that they were giving them a dollar and they could buy anything in the whole store they wanted , but only one thing...
First the child is unbelievably excited and runs off to explore the 'eye candy', only to come back in a few minutes to ask 'should I get this or this...??' hoping for -
1. the answer that they can have both
2. Having the decision made for them.
The investment is minimal
but the responsibility of multiple choice is overwhelming !
I get emails and phone calls from people trying to make an educated decision about taking a workshop. The desire is there, but they're really just looking for a positive reinforcement, that I think the workshop is a good fit for them.
The truth is, you take a workshop to grow. A tiny step can often lead to a big shift in your paradigm. One of the most sincerely rewarding parts of teaching workshops is seeing participants make a break through in their creativity.
What happens next is important...The break through may come, but
1. You may quickly begin to dismiss or explain it away, not trusting your eyes or feelings.
2. You may not even recognize that a break through happened.
A breakthrough can often be a direction you don't recognize. Your creativity can manifest strongly in a way you don't feel comfortable with .And that's the whole purpose !! If you're in your comfort zone, you're not growing.
If you join us in the safe, encouraging atmosphere of a workshop, you will be totally supported, uplifted and surprised at what you are capable of.
Jacqueline
www.jrbaldini.com
POSTERS & PRINTS of my paintings available HERE
P.S.
The 2011 Art workshop schedule will be posted in the next few weeks.
If you'd like advance notice, just go to ARTWORKSHOPS and sign up for the newsletter
The most difficult decision...
On a few occasions, I've been in a dollar store and overheard a Mom or Grandma explaining to a young child that they were giving them a dollar and they could buy anything in the whole store they wanted , but only one thing...
First the child is unbelievably excited and runs off to explore the 'eye candy', only to come back in a few minutes to ask 'should I get this or this...??' hoping for -
1. the answer that they can have both
2. Having the decision made for them.
The investment is minimal
but the responsibility of multiple choice is overwhelming !
I get emails and phone calls from people trying to make an educated decision about taking a workshop. The desire is there, but they're really just looking for a positive reinforcement, that I think the workshop is a good fit for them.
The truth is, you take a workshop to grow. A tiny step can often lead to a big shift in your paradigm. One of the most sincerely rewarding parts of teaching workshops is seeing participants make a break through in their creativity.
What happens next is important...The break through may come, but
1. You may quickly begin to dismiss or explain it away, not trusting your eyes or feelings.
2. You may not even recognize that a break through happened.
A breakthrough can often be a direction you don't recognize. Your creativity can manifest strongly in a way you don't feel comfortable with .And that's the whole purpose !! If you're in your comfort zone, you're not growing.
If you join us in the safe, encouraging atmosphere of a workshop, you will be totally supported, uplifted and surprised at what you are capable of.
Jacqueline
www.jrbaldini.com
POSTERS & PRINTS of my paintings available HERE
P.S.
The 2011 Art workshop schedule will be posted in the next few weeks.
If you'd like advance notice, just go to ARTWORKSHOPS and sign up for the newsletter
Monday, October 18, 2010
Plein Air Painter - Bruce Trail
American Contemporary plein air painter.
J. R. Baldini, left Kathryn A McMahon, right
click on image to enlarge
Painting on the Bruce Trail today with Florida artist, Kathryn McMahon.
Yes, we had 3 layers of clothing but, the weather was quite mild with the sun out.
Kathryn's paintings in photo.
www.jrbaldini.com
Find me on FACEBOOK
J. R. Baldini, left Kathryn A McMahon, right
click on image to enlarge
Painting on the Bruce Trail today with Florida artist, Kathryn McMahon.
Yes, we had 3 layers of clothing but, the weather was quite mild with the sun out.
Kathryn's paintings in photo.
www.jrbaldini.com
Find me on FACEBOOK
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Plein Air Painter - News
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Modern Art - Ready Made Art ?
American Contemporary plein air painter.
Has representational art become 'lowly Art' to major museums ?
Modern Artists would have you believe this...
The deliberate absence of beauty in Modern Art, shows that we have progressed beyond representation, right ? or
... does the Emperor have no clothes ?
The Absence of Beauty
Can our Society really be defined by Modern Art ? Have we been reduced to only showing negative emotion ?
Art Imitates Life and Life Imitates Art
Anti-mimesis is a philosophical position that holds the direct opposite of mimesis. Its most notable proponent is Oscar Wilde, who held in his 1889 essay The Decay of Lying that "Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life". In the essay, written as a Platonic dialogue, Wilde holds that such anti-mimesis "results not merely from Life's imitative instinct, but from the fact that the self-conscious aim of Life is to find expression, and that Art offers it certain beautiful forms through which it may realize that energy.".[
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Has representational art become 'lowly Art' to major museums ?
Modern Artists would have you believe this...
The deliberate absence of beauty in Modern Art, shows that we have progressed beyond representation, right ? or
... does the Emperor have no clothes ?
The Absence of Beauty
Can our Society really be defined by Modern Art ? Have we been reduced to only showing negative emotion ?
Art Imitates Life and Life Imitates Art
Anti-mimesis is a philosophical position that holds the direct opposite of mimesis. Its most notable proponent is Oscar Wilde, who held in his 1889 essay The Decay of Lying that "Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life". In the essay, written as a Platonic dialogue, Wilde holds that such anti-mimesis "results not merely from Life's imitative instinct, but from the fact that the self-conscious aim of Life is to find expression, and that Art offers it certain beautiful forms through which it may realize that energy.".[
www.jrbaldini.com
FOLLOW my new page at Facebook HERE
Friday, October 8, 2010
Plein Air Painter - Last workshop in Niagara Falls
American Contemporary plein air painter.
Last workshop in Niagara Falls this weekend.
I will also be in a group show at the Queenston, Ontario Library
starting October 14th.
Stop by & see the show !
J.R.
Last workshop in Niagara Falls this weekend.
I will also be in a group show at the Queenston, Ontario Library
starting October 14th.
Stop by & see the show !
J.R.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Plein Air Painting-Monhegan Paintings
American Contemporary plein air painter on Monhegan Island in August
Got the chance this week to photograph a few of the paintings from a recent trip to Monhegan Island in Maine. I've been painting the island since 1974.
All paintings are done outdoors.
The beauty of Monhegan inspired me years ago to offer plein air painting workshops there.
The saying is 'everywhere you look is a painting waiting to happen'.
Find out the dates as soon as they are scheduled for 2011 on the 'island that time forgot' HERE
Stay tuned for a new video coming soon from the 2010 workshop.
J.R. Baldini.com
Got the chance this week to photograph a few of the paintings from a recent trip to Monhegan Island in Maine. I've been painting the island since 1974.
All paintings are done outdoors.
The beauty of Monhegan inspired me years ago to offer plein air painting workshops there.
The saying is 'everywhere you look is a painting waiting to happen'.
Find out the dates as soon as they are scheduled for 2011 on the 'island that time forgot' HERE
Stay tuned for a new video coming soon from the 2010 workshop.
J.R. Baldini.com
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