Workshops

John Budicin
Plein Air in the Snoqualmie Valley
www.johnbudicin.com
May 5 - 9, 2008
$625

This class is limited in size to allow the instructor to give more individual attention. The essence of the workshop will be on what to look for; how to simplify and make an exciting statement.
We will focus on starting with simple shapes, as accurately as possible, placing the correct values and colors from the start. From this simple lay-in we will work towards a finished painting.
I will work and share what I have learned; my approach, what I look for, what I utilize or omit from the scene.

Class will begin with a short lecture and samples of my approach, as well as some completed field studies. From there we will go directly on location and begin painting. I like to work individually with each student and learn about their goals. Then I direct them towards developing their own personal way of seeing. We will be painting at all times. In case of rain, students should bring photographs or small studies to work from while indoor.


What is important to me, as a teacher, is to share whatever knowledge I have with my students. I have no secrets about the way I paint; my philosophy or my approach. I want to give each student all I can through personal attention, direction, and group discussions. There are no shortcuts in reaching for our goals; just hard work and determination. If I can help a student reach his/her goal then I have done my job.

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY

John Budicin was born in Rovigno, Italy. John was 12 years old when his family settled in Southern California. After working as a commercial artist for 19 years, John finally decided to make his true passion for art his lifetime profession. With many awards and honors, Budicin's work has been in museum exhibitions and featured in many art magazines, such as Southwest Arts, Pasadena magazine, and Art Business News. Recently, several of his paintings were selected and published in 200 Great Painting Ideas for Artists. Budicin is represented by the Long Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona, as well as other galleries in Pasadena, California; Laguna Beach, California; and Taos, New Mexico.